Industry Trends in Southern Indiana - Southwest Indiana

Between 1990 and 2000, non-farm employment grew 17.5 percent, with the greatest growth attributed to services (14,987 new jobs) and the largest percent of change in finance, insurance and real estate (40.1 percent).

In an era of plant closings, manufacturing had a healthy 10.8 percent growth during the decade, adding over 5,000 jobs. In fact, within the past year, the Toyota plant in Princeton (Gibson County) expanded employment by 80 percent, bringing its number of employees to approximately 4,700.
Source: Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Insight 2003

Major Employers in the SWIDC area

Major industrial employers in the area include:

• AK Steel
• ALCOA
• ATTC Manufacturing, Inc.
• Berry Plastics
• Black Beauty Coal
• Bristol-Myers Squibb
• Essex Wire Company
• GE Plastics
• Gemtron/Schott
• Grain Processing Corporation
• VUTEQ
• Jasper Engines and Transmissions
• Kimball International
• MasterBrand Cabinets
• Mead Johnson Nutritionals
• Perdue Inc.
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing
• Whirlpool

Major employers in the service sector include:

• ACCENT Customer Relationship Partners
• American General Finance
• Holiday World Theme Park (rated #1 inthe world for operations,
  friendliness and cleanliness)
• National Bank and Credit Card Call Centers
• Nationally Recognized Regional Hospitals
• Regional Utility Call Centers
• TJ Maxx Distribution Center
• Virginia Ts Distribution Center

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Technology Transfer Program
Southwest Indiana is home to one of the premier US Naval Military Installations, NSWC Crane. NSWC Crane’s Technology Transfer Program opens the door for your company to access State-of-the-Art techniques and processes, test, evaluation, and prototype development facilities, as well as scientists, engineers, and technicians.

Companies in Southwest Indiana can receive up to 32 hours of manufacturing assistance (at no charge), consult with personnel, use facilities, collaborate in technology partnerships or help develop and implement dual-use technologies. This program can also introduce companies to the latest advancements in manufacturing technologies and processes that can give them a competitive edge in today's global economy.

Manufacturing - Strong and Thriving in Southwest Indiana

Today the SWIDC region is known for the production of a wide variety of manufactured products including:

• Motor vehicles
• Refrigerators
• Nutritional products
• Pharmaceuticals
• Prepared foods
• Aluminum sheet and billots
• Auto glass
• Cold rolled steel
• Paints
• Plastic compounds
• Advanced technology
• Electronics
• Supplies for the military
• Furniture
• Plastics products
  

Companies located in Southwest Indiana maximize profits and minimize costs by taking advantage of the area’s excellent operating environment. They benefit not only from the region’s strategic central location, but also from the skilled, productive workforce, utility rates that are among the lowest in the United States, and low cost of doing business.

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