
Above: Moog, Inc., in East Aurora, New York, the state's 9th largest manufacturing company (image credit: Moog, Inc.)
For those looking to do business with New York manufacturers, it helps to have a thorough understanding of the state’s manufacturing climate. This article will explore some key statistics on New York’s manufacturing sector and provide a look at the state’s largest companies.
According to MNI, compiler and publisher of the industrial data that powers IndustrySelect, New York is currently home to 12,250 manufacturers employing 605,498 workers. Other facts to know about New York manufacturers, based on advanced criteria available to IndustrySelect subscribers:
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According to MNI data, 54% of New York manufacturing employment is centered in the New York City Metro Area, while the Western region of the state accounts for 25% of industrial jobs. Central New York accounts for 13.4%, while Upstate New York represents 7%.
There are currently 41,280 executive contacts among New York manufacturing companies, according to MNI, including 7,772 presidents, 3,971 owners and partners; 4,216 vice-presidents and 2,973 sales, marketing and purchasing executives.
New York City accounts for 114,017 jobs or about 20% of the state’s total. Rochester accounts for 35,421 jobs, while Buffalo is home to 27,626 workers. Brooklyn accounts for 16,443 manufacturing jobs. Other top manufacturing cities include:
| Company | Employees | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Corp., Data Systems Div. | 5,000 | Poughkeepsie | NY |
| Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC | 5,000 | Hopewell Junction | NY |
| GE Vernova, LLC | 4,500 | Schenectady | NY |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | 4,000 | Rochester | NY |
| Moog, Inc. | 3,740 | Elma | NY |
| Lockheed Martin Mission Systems & Sensors | 3,700 | Owego | NY |
| GlobalFoundries, Inc., Fab 8 | 3,000 | Malta | NY |
| Pfizer, Inc. | 3,000 | Pearl River | NY |
| Chobani, LLC | 2,625 | New Berlin | NY |
| Eastman Kodak Co. | 2,500 | Rochester | NY |
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IBM’s Poughkeepsie location produces data processing equipment and multiple-chip computer moldules. This location made the news in 2019 when it established an additional facility on the site for the production of its next-generation mainframes used for a broad range of daily business operations applications.
Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC, which operates as part of onsemi (ON Semiconductor), runs a facility in Hopewell Junction focused on advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The site produces a range of power and sensing technologies used in automotive, industrial, and communications applications. These products support critical markets such as electric vehicles, energy infrastructure, and smart devices, reinforcing onsemi’s role in enabling energy-efficient innovations worldwide.
GE is a global leader in power generation technologies. This Schenectady GE location focuses on the manufacturer of steam turbines & generators as well as storage batteries.
L3Harris Technologies provides global technology solutions for the aerospace and defense industries, integrating innovations across an array of domains including air, land, sea, space and even cyber. Its Rochester location specializes in high-grade encryption devices, surveillance systems, and vehicular intercoms and control products.
Moog Inc is a U.S. manufacturer of precision motion control products and systems, with several divisions across the U.S. This location in East Aurora focuses on producing controls and components for electrohydraulic, aircraft and automated industrial machine applications.
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace and defense company that specializes in the research, design, development, manufacture, and integration of advanced technology systems, products, and services. The company has a presence in Owego, NY, where it develops multi-function radar, electronic warfare, and communication sensors. Owego is also home to Lockheed Martin’s machining center that spans over 120,000 square feet with some of the newest machining technologies operating anywhere.
GlobalFoundries’ Fab 8 in Malta is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the United States. Specializing in leading-edge process technologies, the fab produces integrated circuits used in high-performance computing, automotive systems, aerospace, and 5G communications. Employing thousands, Fab 8 is a cornerstone of U.S. semiconductor production capacity and plays a vital role in strengthening domestic chip supply chains.
Pfizer is among the world’s leading pharmaceutical giants, developing and producing a wide range of prescriptions and over-the-counter products. This location focuses on such well-known brands as Advil®, Robitussin®, ThermaCare® and Emergen-C®
Chobani is an American food company that specializes in the production of Greek yogurt. The company was founded in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya in New Berlin, NY. Chobani’s products are made from natural ingredients and are free from preservatives and artificial flavors.
Eastman Kodak, headquartered in Rochester, New York, is an iconic name in the world of photography and imaging. Established in 1892, Kodak revolutionized the photography industry with its easy-to-use cameras and film. Despite facing challenges with the digital transition, Kodak has reinvented itself as a technology company providing industry-leading products and services in commercial print, packaging, publishing, and manufacturing. The company remains a significant player in the imaging and printing sectors.
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Editor's Note: The article was originally published in December 2019. It is updated annually to reflect new statistics on New York manufacturing.