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Advanced Manufacturing
Modern manufacturing through technology and innovation.
If there is a place that knows how to make it, it’s Kansas! Ranging from fuselages to food and chemicals to computer electronics, there is a common thread among Kansas’ manufacturing pursuits – the use of the most advanced techniques and innovative materials and support from in-state centers of national prominence. We are home to a vast network of diverse, quality and precision manufacturing activities from our catalog of companies.
The exploration of innovative ideas is critical to businesses being able to improve processes, bring new products to market, increase efficiencies and – above all – improve profitability. The Kansas workforce and many university partner resources can help your operations reach new heights.
Add in effective business incentives, competitive utility rates, a high standard of living and an excellent business environment, and you have the winning formula for your manufacturing operation.
Source: Kansas Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Services, Kansas Wage Survey 2020
Labor Force
Manufacturing employs 173,400 people spanning all its industry sectors, which is 11.5% of total employment in Kansas.
Kansas Colleges & Universities
Partners in Manufacturing & Innovation
Kansas colleges and universities are preparing to streamline talent for today and tomorrow’s most in-demand jobs and careers. The public system of higher education within the State of Kansas includes four sectors: six state universities, one municipal university, 19 community colleges, and 7 technical colleges with awards of $885.9 million for research and development activity throughout the state. Programs at our public post-secondary institutions support our diverse industries, including advanced manufacturing with graduates educated in the most current industry practices.
Industry
Kansas is home to more than 4,435 manufacturers employing approximately 173,400 people across the state, including but not limited to: food and beverage, aviation, machinery and computer and electronic companies. Companies can leverage the multiple benefits of access to agricultural resources, a skilled workforce and our outstanding transportation infrastructure.. Global brands like General Motors, Newell Rubbermaid, Johnson Controls, Pfizer, Inc., Ceva Animal Health and Honeywell have all chosen to call Kansas home for their manufacturing operations.
86%
of Kansas’ yearly exports are manufactured goods (Office of the United State Trade Representative 2023)
$12.1 billion
worth of manufactured goods to other countries (USA Trade 2023)
14.5%
Manufacturing makes up 14.5% of the Kansas GDP (Bureau of Economic Analysis 2023)
4,435
More than 4,435 manufacturing firms operating in Kansas (Lightcast Business Table 2023)
Reiloy USA
German-owned
Reiloy USA
is expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities with plans to invest more than $20 million in a new building and machinery in Maize, Kansas. Reiloy USA President Joe Piccini said, “This expansion brings additional sophisticated and proprietary equipment and technology that will benefit customers throughout North and South Americas.”
Interested in starting your business in Kansas?
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Explore Kansas’ key industries and learn how you can be part of the next Kansas success story.
Manufacturing thrives in Kansas. Kansas is specialized in several major advanced manufacturing subsectors and is poised for additional future growth.
Advanced Manufacturing
A growing number of companies are choosing Kansas to locate their headquarters and professional services, tapping into the state’s highly qualified, educated workforce.
Corporate & Professional Services
Location and infrastructure are critical to a business’ ability to be competitive. There’s no state better suited for your logistics and distribution operations than Kansas.
Logistics & Distribution
Known as America’s breadbasket, Kansas produces nearly 20 percent of all wheat grown in the U.S. While our roots in agriculture are deep and well known, specialty food and beverage manufacturers and consumer brands have also embraced Kansas as home for their operations.
Food Processing and Manufacturing
Kansas has a proud history as an aerospace manufacturing leader. Some of the industry’s earliest pioneers, including Clyde Cessna, Walter and Olive Anne Beech and Lloyd Stearman made Kansas their home. Help us write the next chapter for the industry in our state.
Aerospace & Defense
The animal health sector in Kansas continues to grow in both size and influence. Anchored by Manhattan, Kansas, and Columbia, Missouri, the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor is the single largest concentration of animal health interests in the world.
Animal Health
Kansas’ investment in the life sciences continues to attract biotech companies from around the globe.
Bioscience
Grown from the middle.
Agriculture
As an agricultural leader and a state blessed with tremendous natural resources, Kansas is well positioned to be a forerunner in renewable energy production.
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Governor Kelly Announces Indra Group to Invest Nearly $7.5M to Manufacture Air Traffic Radars in Kansas
March 23, 2026
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December 22, 2025
Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Panasonic EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in De Soto
July 14, 2025
Governor Kelly Announces Grand Opening of Heartland Coca-Cola Olathe Production Campus
June 10, 2025
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To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards
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Advanced Manufacturing
Corporate & Professional Services
Logistics & Distribution
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Aerospace & Defense
Animal Health
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Energy & Natural Resources
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Chiefs in Kansas
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Governor Kelly Visits Geoprobe, 2025 Exporter of the Year
Governor Laura Kelly visited Geoprobe Systems in Salina last Thursday to officially honor the company’s selection as the 2025 Governor’s Exporter of the Year.
Office of Broadband Announces $16.3 Million in New Grant Funding
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $16.3 million is available to improve broadband infrastructure through the Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) program.
Spring Into a New Career at KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair.
Kansas Commerce Selects Third Round of Rural Champions
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Department of Commerce has selected the third cohort of Rural Champions to solve pressing needs in their local communities.
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Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing
Modern manufacturing through technology and innovation.
If there is a place that knows how to make it, it’s Kansas! Ranging from fuselages to food and chemicals to computer electronics, there is a common thread among Kansas’ manufacturing pursuits – the use of the most advanced techniques and innovative materials and support from in-state centers of national prominence. We are home to a vast network of diverse, quality and precision manufacturing activities from our catalog of companies.
The exploration of innovative ideas is critical to businesses being able to improve processes, bring new products to market, increase efficiencies and – above all – improve profitability. The Kansas workforce and many university partner resources can help your operations reach new heights.
Add in effective business incentives, competitive utility rates, a high standard of living and an excellent business environment, and you have the winning formula for your manufacturing operation.
Source: Kansas Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Services, Kansas Wage Survey 2020
Labor Force
Manufacturing employs 173,400 people spanning all its industry sectors, which is 11.5% of total employment in Kansas.
Kansas Colleges & Universities
Partners in Manufacturing & Innovation
Kansas colleges and universities are preparing to streamline talent for today and tomorrow’s most in-demand jobs and careers. The public system of higher education within the State of Kansas includes four sectors: six state universities, one municipal university, 19 community colleges, and 7 technical colleges with awards of $885.9 million for research and development activity throughout the state. Programs at our public post-secondary institutions support our diverse industries, including advanced manufacturing with graduates educated in the most current industry practices.
Industry
Kansas is home to more than 4,435 manufacturers employing approximately 173,400 people across the state, including but not limited to: food and beverage, aviation, machinery and computer and electronic companies. Companies can leverage the multiple benefits of access to agricultural resources, a skilled workforce and our outstanding transportation infrastructure.. Global brands like General Motors, Newell Rubbermaid, Johnson Controls, Pfizer, Inc., Ceva Animal Health and Honeywell have all chosen to call Kansas home for their manufacturing operations.
86%
of Kansas’ yearly exports are manufactured goods (Office of the United State Trade Representative 2023)
$12.1 billion
worth of manufactured goods to other countries (USA Trade 2023)
14.5%
Manufacturing makes up 14.5% of the Kansas GDP (Bureau of Economic Analysis 2023)
4,435
More than 4,435 manufacturing firms operating in Kansas (Lightcast Business Table 2023)
Reiloy USA
German-owned
Reiloy USA
is expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities with plans to invest more than $20 million in a new building and machinery in Maize, Kansas. Reiloy USA President Joe Piccini said, “This expansion brings additional sophisticated and proprietary equipment and technology that will benefit customers throughout North and South Americas.”
Interested in starting your business in Kansas?
CONTACT US
Explore Kansas’ key industries and learn how you can be part of the next Kansas success story.
Manufacturing thrives in Kansas. Kansas is specialized in several major advanced manufacturing subsectors and is poised for additional future growth.
Advanced Manufacturing
A growing number of companies are choosing Kansas to locate their headquarters and professional services, tapping into the state’s highly qualified, educated workforce.
Corporate & Professional Services
Location and infrastructure are critical to a business’ ability to be competitive. There’s no state better suited for your logistics and distribution operations than Kansas.
Logistics & Distribution
Known as America’s breadbasket, Kansas produces nearly 20 percent of all wheat grown in the U.S. While our roots in agriculture are deep and well known, specialty food and beverage manufacturers and consumer brands have also embraced Kansas as home for their operations.
Food Processing and Manufacturing
Kansas has a proud history as an aerospace manufacturing leader. Some of the industry’s earliest pioneers, including Clyde Cessna, Walter and Olive Anne Beech and Lloyd Stearman made Kansas their home. Help us write the next chapter for the industry in our state.
Aerospace & Defense
The animal health sector in Kansas continues to grow in both size and influence. Anchored by Manhattan, Kansas, and Columbia, Missouri, the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor is the single largest concentration of animal health interests in the world.
Animal Health
Kansas’ investment in the life sciences continues to attract biotech companies from around the globe.
Bioscience
Grown from the middle.
Agriculture
As an agricultural leader and a state blessed with tremendous natural resources, Kansas is well positioned to be a forerunner in renewable energy production.
Energy & Natural Resources
Business Resources
Incentives & Financing, Taxes, Credits & Exemptions, Site Selection, Doing Business in Kansas
Quality Places
Infrastructure assessment, community planning, development support, and downtown activation
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Find a Job, Job Seeker Services, Employer Services
TRAVEL KANSAS
Plan your trip to Kansas. Places to visit, things to do. Order a free Travel Guide.
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