Industry Initiatives

Advanced Manufacturing

 

INDIANA'S ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INITIATIVE

The mission of the Indiana's Advanced Manufacturing Initiative is to support the statewide economic development goals of growing and retaining businesses in Indiana, and to attract new businesses to the state by developing world-class manufacturing resources through:

  • Creating awareness of Indiana's advanced manufacturing resources.
  • Facilitating access to public resources.
  • Reporting progress and updates

EXPERTISE IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING - Indiana has a long history of excellence and innovation in the manufacturing industry, and the sector continues to thrive today.

A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE - Indiana is an ideal place to grow your business. The state nurtures innovation and discovery through strong collaborations between universities, businesses and the public sector.

ACCELERATE YOUR BUSINESS - Corporate leaders in advanced manufacturing including Eli Lilly, Cummins, Toyota, Honda, Pfizer, Rolls Royce, Zimmer and many others, call Indiana home.

BENEFITS IN BRIEF:

  • Indiana offers a low-cost, pro-business environment and a highly skilled, educated and capable workforce.
  • Our location in the heart of the U.S. has helped make Indiana one of North America’s leading logistics hubs.
  • Recent state-of-the-art telecommunications legislation has led to major new investments in broadband and fiber optics across the state.
  • Indiana’s high rate of productivity increase out performs other regional state competitors.
  • Indiana is embarking on a massive infrastructure investment program (roads, bridges, airports) as part of the country’s largest monetization of public infrastructure.
  • The State’s workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance rates are among the lowest in the country.
  • Indiana is home to nationally recognized research parks and innovative businesses.
  • The strong collaborative ties between Indiana’s universities, businesses and public sector make Indiana a cradle for innovative companies.
  • Indiana offers a wide range of incentives and grants to qualified projects
  • Recent legislation has allowed Indiana to develop a $12 billion infrastructure improvement fund called Major Moves.

 

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We know there is a talented workforce here with the skills we need to be successful. Couple that with easy access to interstate highways and it became clear that Indiana made the most sense for our new manufacturing operation.

- Stephen Garman, president, Allied Manufacturing