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Above: Alaska Steel Co., located in Anchorage, AK, a top manufacturers in the state of Alaska. (Image courtesy of Alaska Steel Co.)
Home to abundant natural resources, the state of Alaska boasts a unique and powerful manufacturing sector, with a stronghold in the petroleum and seafood industries and very little reliance on imported materials. Curious about what's made in Alaska and who makes it? Let’s explore the latest facts and trends in Alaska’s manufacturing sector and explore its top companies, based on MNI survey of the state’s 600+ manufacturers.
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According to MNI compiler of the industrial information that powers IndustrySelect, Alaska is currently home to 590 manufacturing companies employing 23,839 workers.
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According to MNI, Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city based on number of manufacturing jobs, with 7,708 workers.
Read more: Top Manufacturing States in the U.S.
Other top cities in Alaska include
• Dutch Harbor (2,331 jobs)
• Kodiak (1,472 jobs)
• Naknek (1,353 jobs)
• Sitka (1,291 jobs)
The food manufacturing industry ranks as Alaska’s largest industrial sector based on number of jobs, employing 56% of the state’s industrial workers. The petroleum products industry employs another 16% of the state’s manufacturing workers, while printing and publishing accounts for 6% of Alaska manufacturing jobs. Industrial machinery employs 5%, while fabricated metals accounts for 4%.
MNI reports there are 2,801 executive contacts among Alaska’s manufacturing companies, including 269 presidents, 362 owners and partners; 148 vice-presidents and 166 sales, marketing and purchasing executives.
Other facts to know about Alaska manufacturers, based on IndustrySelect’s advanced criteria available to subscribers, include ownership, distribution and other trends. Let’s take a look:
• 2% of Alaska manufacturers are women-owned
• 11% are publicly owned companies
• 6% import raw materials
• 18% distribute their products internationally.
These statistics reveal that more Alaska manufacturers import far fewer materials, to the national average (6% versus 11% nationally) but export fewer products (18% in Alaska compared to 29% amongst U.S. manufacturers as a whole).
Next, we’ll take a look at the state’s top companies.
| Company | Employees | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs | 3,000 | Anchorage | AK |
| UniSea, Inc. | 1,500 | Dutch Harbor | AK |
| Trident Seafoods Corp. | 1,050 | Akutan | AK |
| Westward Seafoods, Inc. | 700 | Dutch Harbor | AK |
| Allen Marine, Inc. | 500 | Sitka | AK |
| Peter Pan Seafood Co., LLC | 500 | King Cove | AK |
| Petersburg Fisheries | 500 | Petersburg | AK |
| Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC | 500 | Valdez | AK |
| Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC | 500 | Naknek | AK |
| Alaska General Seafoods | 450 | Naknek | AK |
1. Jacobs (Anchorage, AK) - With a workforce of 3,000 employees, Jacobs is a leading provider of technical, professional, and construction services. The company is known for its innovative solutions in engineering, architecture, and construction management, contributing significantly to Alaska’s infrastructure development.
2. UniSea, Inc. (Dutch Harbor, AK) - Employing 1,500 people, UniSea, Inc. is a major player in the seafood processing industry. Located in Dutch Harbor, the company specializes in the production of high-quality seafood products, including pollock, crab, and cod, which are distributed globally.
3. Trident Seafoods Corp. (Akutan, AK) - Trident Seafoods Corp. operates one of the largest seafood processing plants in North America, employing 1,050 individuals. Based in Akutan, the company is renowned for its sustainable fishing practices and wide range of seafood products.
4. Westward Seafoods, Inc. (Dutch Harbor, AK) - With 700 employees, Westward Seafoods, Inc. is another key player in the seafood processing sector. The company focuses on producing premium seafood products, including pollock, crab, and salmon, for both domestic and international markets.
5. Allen Marine, Inc. (Sitka, AK) - Allen Marine, Inc. employs 500 people and is a leader in the design and manufacturing of custom vessels. Based in Sitka, the company is known for its high-quality boats used in tourism, research, and commercial fishing.
6. Peter Pan Seafood Co., LLC (King Cove, AK) - Peter Pan Seafood Co., LLC, with 500 employees, is a prominent seafood processing company located in King Cove. The company is dedicated to providing a variety of seafood products, including salmon, crab, and halibut, to markets around the world.
7. Petersburg Fisheries (Petersburg, AK) - Employing 500 individuals, Petersburg Fisheries is a significant contributor to the local economy. The company specializes in processing and distributing a wide range of seafood products, including salmon, halibut, and black cod.
8. Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC (Valdez, AK) - Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC, with 500 employees in Valdez, is a major seafood processing company. The company is committed to sustainable fishing practices and produces high-quality seafood products for global distribution.
9. Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC (Naknek, AK) - Another facility of Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC, located in Naknek, also employs 500 people. This plant focuses on processing salmon and other seafood products, ensuring the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
10. Alaska General Seafoods (Naknek, AK) - Alaska General Seafoods employs 450 individuals and is a key player in the seafood processing industry. Based in Naknek, the company is known for its efficient processing operations and high-quality seafood products, including salmon and herring.
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