Top 10 Manufacturing Companies in New York

Above: Moog, Inc., in East Aurora, New York, the state's 9th largest manufacturing company (image credit: Moog, Inc.)

New York's industrial base runs from a semiconductor fab in Malta churning out chips for 5G and aerospace, to a small-town yogurt startup in New Berlin that grew into a national food brand. In between, the state is home to IBM's mainframe production in Poughkeepsie, Moog's precision flight controls in East Aurora, and Kodak's century-old imaging legacy in Rochester. With nearly 12,000 manufacturers and close to 600,000 industrial workers spread across the state, New York's manufacturing story is far bigger and more varied than its reputation for finance and media would suggest.

Today, we're taking a closer look at New York's manufacturing sector, including key employment statistics and the state's ten largest industrial employers.

Key Statistics on New York Manufacturing Companies

According to MNI, compiler and publisher of the industrial data that powers IndustrySelect, New York is currently home to 11,801 manufacturers employing 594,881 workers. Other facts to know about New York manufacturers, based on advanced criteria available to IndustrySelect subscribers:

• 2% of New York manufacturing companies are women-owned
• 1% are minority-owned
• 6% are publicly owned companies
• 13% import raw materials
• 29% distribute their products internationally

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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 40,313 executive contacts among New York manufacturing companies, according to MNI, including 7,370 presidents, 4,045 owners and partners; 4,060 vice-presidents and 3,417 sales, marketing and purchasing executives.

New York City accounts for 112,244 jobs or about 20% of the state’s total. Rochester accounts for 35,071 jobs, while Buffalo is home to 22,046 workers. Brooklyn accounts for 16,682 manufacturing jobs. Other top manufacturing cities include:

• Hauppauge: 12,047 jobs
• Syracuse: 7,410 jobs
• Farmingdale:7,086 jobs
• Melville: 6,396 jobs

Top 10 Manufacturing Companies in New York

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About the Top 10 Manufacturing Companies in New York

1. IBM Corp., Data Systems Div. (Poughkeepsie, NY)

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.

2. Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC. (Hopewell Junction, NY)

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.

3. GE Vernova (Schenectady, NY)

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.

4. L3Harris Technologies, Inc., (Rochester, NY)

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.

5. Moog, Inc., (East Aurora, NY)

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.

6.Lockheed Martin (Oswego, NY)

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.

7.GlobalFoundries, Inc. Fab 8 (Malta, NY)

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.

8. Pfizer (Pearl River, NY)

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®

9. Chobani (New Berlin, NY)

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.

10. Eastman Kodak (Rochester, NY)

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.