Pasco Economic Development Council | 16506 Pointe Village Drive, Suite 107 | Lutz, FL 33558

Advanced Manufacturing

Pasco County has a long history of specialized production. From the early years of pioneering technological advancements in Florida's citrus industry to our revolutionary breakthroughs in advanced sensor-based manufacturing methods for global brands like METTLER TOLEDO, Pasco is positioned for long-term growth. With access to the second-largest manufacturing workforce in Florida that is high-skilled, forward-thinking, and growing at a rate of 2% annually, Pasco County is ready for the future.

If you’re new to manufacturing, need skills refreshing, or desire advanced learning to land your ideal job, many Pasco County employers offer on-the-job training opportunities and apprenticeships (as part of the American Manufacturing Skills Initiative) that allow career seekers an opportunity to upskill and obtain critical expertise to use in the field.

Aerial map

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SNAPSHOT

Our snapshot features industry specific data sets, local incentive information, and the advantages of doing business in Pasco County. 

Download Brochure

 

 


  • Average Industry Wage
    in Pasco County
    $71,522


  • TOTAL EMPLOYMENT
    FOR INDUSTRY IN MSA
    33,620


  • 5 YEAR EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
    FOR INDUSTRY IN MSA
    9.73%


  • NO PERSONAL STATE
    INCOME TAX

 

“Our manufacturing plant is truly state-of-the-art [allowing] us to significantly exceed our customer’s expectations [... as well as] have great employee amenities and a collaborative environment, which we believe will attract the special talents we are looking for to fill the new positions.”
— Viggo Nielsen, General Manager, METTLER TOLEDO

Regional Manufacturing Employers

  • Bay Tech Industries
  • Blue Triton/Zephyrhills Water
  • ClarkDietrich Building Systems
  • Dixie Belle Paint Company
  • FACTS Engineering LLC
  • Florida Avenue Brewing Co.
  • Florida Custom Mold Inc.
  • Gary Plastics Corp.
  • Leggett & Platt Adjustable Bed Group
  • Meopta USA Inc.
  • Mettler Toledo LLC
  • Morrow Steel Fabricators, Inc.
  • Pall Aeropower Corporation
  • Pharmaworks, Inc.
  • Polaris Sales Co LLC
  • Seaway Plastics Engineering, Inc
  • Southeast Bottling & Beverage
  • Stainless Fabricators Inc.
  • The Soule Co.
  • TouchPoint Medical, Inc.
  • TRU Simulation + Training Inc.
  • Welbilt Inc.
  • Widell Industries Inc.
  • Zeppelin Systems
  • USA-Food Processing Plants Division
  • Advanced Airfoil Components
  • Chromalloy
  • James Hardie Building Products Inc.
  • Suzuki Marine
  • Tampa Tank
  • A2 Global Electronics
  • GE Energy
  • Jabil Circuit
  • Koozie Group
  • Phasetronics

Recent News

  • Pasco grants $958,206 in economic incentives to plastics manufacturer
    December 6, 2022
    Tampa Bay Times

    NEW PORT RICHEY — With hopes of adding another high-impact, job-producing manufacturer, the Pasco County Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved...
    Read Full Article

  • Pasco leaders provide $1M in incentives to lure NY plastic manufacturer
    December 6, 2022
    Business Observer

    A New York packaging company is moving to Pasco County and creating about 555 jobs in the process. Gary Plastic Packaging...
    Read Full Article

  • New York manufacturer seeks incentive to move HQ, operations to Pasco County
    December 1, 2022
    Tampa Bay Business Journal

    A plastic packaging manufacturer wants to move its headquarters and operations to Pasco County from New York City. Pasco County...
    Read Full Article

CONTACT ME
Advanced Manufacturing
Tom Ryan, CEcD
Vice President, Business Development

Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Telephone: +1 813 355 0646

Download Contact Info
GET ALL THE LATEST UPDATES
on Pasco County delivered to your inbox.