Detroit: The advanced manufacturing hub you always knew you needed

No region integrates innovative technology into advanced manufacturing quite like Detroit. With one of the largest, most experienced manufacturing workforces in the nation, we provide an innovative ecosystem and the specialized high-tech talent to support every business venture–from Industry 4.0 to traditional manufacturing.

Advanced Manufacturing Regional Facts

#5
U.S. Metro for Total Manufacturing Talent
2023
#1
in Industrial Robots Deployed
3 Times the National Average (2018)
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10,000+
Annual Completions from Manufacturing Related Programs
2023
#1
U.S. Metro for Assembler and Fabricators
Along with Having One of the Lowest Job Turnover Rates (2023)
290,000
Manufacturing Industry Jobs
2023
#1
U.S. Metro for Total Tool and Die Makers
2023

Wins & Testimonials

Yanfeng: Global Supplier Hires 600+ in Expansion

When Yanfeng expanded their Highland Park facility, the Detroit Regional Partnership helped connect them with community partners to access diverse and highly skilled candidates for their talent needs.

Nabtesco

“The Detroit Region is one of the best SMART hubs around–100%. From a manufacturing perspective, Detroit is the only place to be. Everyone wants to go toward technology, but if you are going to manufacture any products, it needs to be in Michigan.”

– Jason Lazar, Nabtesco Motion Controls

Fortescue

“Detroit is an extremely attractive place to manufacture, given the skilled workforce, existing EV and green energy supply chains, and strong support from state and local governments.”

– Judith Judson, Fortescue WAE CEO

Gestamp

Spanish automotive supplier Gestamp invests $390.2 million and creates up to 580 new jobs in Michigan.

LuxWall

“Today is a huge step for LuxWall as we ready our company for the commercialization phase by meaningfully expanding our footprint in Michigan to now include major manufacturing plants in Litchfield and our future Detroit site.”

– Scott Thomsen, CEO and Co-Founder of LuxWall

Fast Facts

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Innovative Ecosystem

The Detroit Region is home to more than 8,066 advanced manufacturing companies.
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Workforce

Out of the top metros for manufacturing jobs, Detroit is ranked the #2 U.S. Metro for manufacturing talent affordability and density.
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Cutting-edge Technology

Detroit is the #1 U.S. Metro for robots deployed with more than 15,000, which is three times the national average.

Reach Out to Our Experts Today

By engaging with our experts at Detroit Regional Partnership, advanced manufacturing companies gain access to a robust network of industry experts and local incentives. We’ll guide you through site selection, introduce specialized talent pools, and help navigate incentive programs that reduce operational costs. For businesses in the advanced manufacturing industry, our team offers a dedicated concierge model that streamlines project management and connects you with local government entities. Our research highlights Detroit’s competitive advantages, while our talent solutions ensure you find skilled workers. By leveraging these resources, manufacturing companies can expand faster, create higher-paying jobs, and boost overall profitability. Contact our team to learn more about our top-tier services.

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