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Above: A view of titanium supplier Timet's massive VAR furnace. Timet's Henderson location is among Nevada's largest industrial operations. (Photo source: Timet)
Known for its rock-solid infrastructure and business-friendly environment, the state of Nevada is a top destination for manufacturers. The Silver State is famous for its massive mining operations, but it is also home to an eclectic range of companies, including gaming technology manufacturers and the world’s #1 lithium ion battery company
This article will explore the latest facts on the state’s industrial sector and getting to know the top manufacturing companies in Nevada.
According to MNI, compiler of the industrial information that powers IndustrySelect, Nevada is currently home to 1,622 manufacturing companies employing 52,964 workers.
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According to MNI, Las Vegas is Nevada’s largest city based on number of manufacturing jobs, with 17,529 workers.
Read more: Top Manufacturing Cities in the U.S.
Other top cities in Nevada include
• Reno (9,645 jobs)
• Sparks (6,124 jobs)
• Henderson (4,351 jobs)
• North Las Vegas (4,344 jobs)
Clark County is Nevada’s largest in terms of manufacturing jobs, home to 32,807 workers. This is followed by Washoe County with 18,537 workers, Carson City County (3,541 jobs), Elko County (3,327 jobs) and Douglas County (2,291 jobs).
The miscellaneous manufacturing industry is Nevada’s largest in terms of employment, accounting for 17% of the state’s industrial workforce.
Miscellaneous manufacturing (major SIC group 39) includes a wide range of items such as athletic and sporting goods, artists’ materials, jewelry, toys, musical instruments—and you guessed it: slot machines.
Other top manufacturing industries in Nevada include fabricated metals, accounting for 11% of the state’s industrial workforce. This is followed by printing and publishing as well as industrial machinery and equipment, each accounting for 9%. Food processing is also a major industry in Nevada, employing 8% of the state’s industrial workers.
MNI reports there are 4,163 executive contacts among Nevada’s manufacturing companies, including 669 presidents, 584 owners and partners; 295 vice-presidents and 348 sales, marketing and purchasing executives.
Other facts to know about Nevada manufacturers, based on IndustrySelect’s advanced criteria available to subscribers, include ownership, distribution and other trends. Let’s take a look:
• 2% of Nevada manufacturers are women-owned
• 10% are publicly owned companies
• 11% import raw materials
• 31% distribute their products internationally.
These trends reveal that Nevada is home to twice as many publicly owned companies than the national average for manufacturers (10% vs. 5% nationally) and distributes more of its products internationally (31% versus 29% nationally).
Next, we’ll take a look at the state’s top companies.
| Company | Employees | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | 7,000 | Sparks | NV |
| International Game Technology | 1,800 | Reno | NV |
| Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc. | 1,600 | Carlin | NV |
| Scientific Games Corporation | 1,500 | Las Vegas | NV |
| Cortez Gold Mines | 1,000 | Crescent Valley | NV |
| Round Mountain Gold Corp. | 860 | Round Mountain | NV |
| International Game Technology | 700 | Las Vegas | NV |
| Silver State Industries | 616 | Carson City | NV |
| Robinson Nevada Mining Co. | 600 | Ruth | NV |
| Timet | 600 | Henderson | NV |
1. Tesla, Inc. (Sparks, NV)
Telsa's first “Gigafactory” this massive facility is roughly the size of 107 football fields or 13.6 million square feet to be exact, making it the largest factory in the world. Normally employing 7,000, Tesla reduced its workforce temporarily at this facility 75% during the height of the pandemic. Established in 2016, this location produces car, home and commercial batteries, including large batteries for solar-powered homes, utilities, and businesses.
2. International Game Technology, (Reno, NV)
Not surprisingly, Nevada’s second-largest manufacturing company is the production location for a multinational gaming giant. Employing 1,800 in the town of Reno, this International Game Technology location occupies a 1,000,000-square foot facility where it produces slot machines. Headquartered in London, International Game Technology is a $4.6 billion company that employs 12,000 around the world.
3. Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc. (Carlina, NV)
If you don’t strike it rich in Vegas, you might still strike gold in a number of gold mines around the state. Barrick Goldstrike Mines, inc. in Carlin is the largest of Nevada’s gold mines, employing 1,600. Established in 1988, Barrick Goldstrike mines is located on Carlin Trend, a major district for the mining of gold, and over the years has produced 44.4 million ounces of gold.
4. Scientific Games Corporation (Las Vegas, NV)
What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what is made in Vegas gets distributed around the world. Scientific Games Corporation produces card shuffling equipment, table games, electronic tables, electronic gaming machines, as well as i-gaming mobile app software development for international distribution. This massive gaming equipment company ranks as the Nevada’s third largest manufacturing company with 1,500 workers.
5. Cortex Gold Mines (Crescent Valley, NV)
Employing 1,000 in Crescent Valley, Cortez Gold Mines is Nevada’s fourth-largest industrial employer and the nation’s second-largest gold mine. Established in 1987, Coretz focuses on gold mining and production.
6. Round Mountain Gold Corp. (Round Mountain, NV)
Employing 860 employees, Round Mountain Gold Corp, a gold mine situated near the town of Round Mountain, is Nevada’s sixth-largest industrial employer. The company was founded in 1986 and distributes internationally.
7. International Game Technology (Las Vegas, NV)
The second of IGT’s Nevada locations, International Game Technology is a multinational producer of slot machines and game technology, based in London. This location operates as the company’s U.S. headquarters and makes video slot machines. Employing 700, this location is Nevada’s seventh largest industrial employer.
8. Silver State Industries (Carson City, NV)
Employing 616 in Caron City, Silver State Industries is a manufacturer of custom wooden household and office furniture such as desks, sofas, tables, chairs and bookcases. Established in 1970, Silver State Industries occupies a facility of 45,000 square feet and distributes its products nationally.
9. Robinson Nevada Mining Co. (Ruth, NV)
Nevada’s ninth-largest industrial company is Robinson Nevada Mining, a massive porphyry copper mining location near the town of Ruth. Ore extracted from this mine is processed into both copper-gold and molybdenum concentrates. Established in 2004.
10. Timet (Henderson, NV)
Rounding out our top ten list is Timet, a major supplier of titanium products. Established in 1950, TIMET supplies nearly one-fifth of the world’s titanium. The company’s worldwide network encompasses 8 mills, and five service centers as well as extensive titanium R&D facilities. This Henderson location produces titanium sponge and titanium tetrachloride, employing 600.
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Sources:
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Game_Technology_(1975%E2%80%932015)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldstrike_mine
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinson_Mine
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Game_Technology
Editor's note: This article was orginially published in September 2021. It is updated annually to include new statistics on Nevada's manufacturing sector.