Key Industries
America's precision manufacturing capital. Still building the future.
The first Harley Davidson motorcycle rolled out of a Milwaukee garage in 1903. Rockwell Automation is running AI-driven manufacturing research right now in the same city. Over 120 years, the story of manufacturing in Wisconsin hasn't changed: Milwaukee builds things that change the world.
%
Of the regional workforce employed in manufacturing
Manufacturing jobs in the region
Highest concentration of manufacturing jobs in the U.S.
Manufacturers across the seven-county region
In manufacturing output as a % of GDP
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Precision manufacturing at every scale
The region's manufacturing base runs from foundry parts and hydraulic systems to low-emission diesel engines, advanced aviation components, and sophisticated industrial controls and robotics. World-renowned anchor companies sit alongside hundreds of smaller precision manufacturers, creating a dense, self-reinforcing supply chain that gives OEMs something they can't find in most markets: a complete ecosystem within a short drive. Milwaukee is a national leader in precision manufacturing in Wisconsin.
The talent pipeline is ready to go
The region’s technical colleges and universities provide critical training and research support, including applied technology centers that manufacturers can use to test their designs and create prototypes. Technology transfer programs help companies turn ideas into marketable products.
Key academic partners: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), Gateway Technical College, Waukesha County Technical College.
Industry 4.0 isn't coming to Milwaukee. It's already here.
"We are proud to grow our world-class work environment here in Wisconsin so we can attract, retain and recruit the best talent in the world"
STEVE RICHMAN
Group President of Milwaukee Tool
We're here.
Ready to help.
Expansion or relocation is always a challenge. The Milwaukee 7 Partnership is your local advocate, simplifying and streamlining the investment process.
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