The Greater Portland Region is not only a northwest, but a national leader in manufacturing with extensive expertise in the machining, advanced material and metals industry.
The Greater Portland Region is home to providers and firms that manufacture highly specialized products, including semiconductors, Freightliner from Daimler Trucks, combat crafts and cargo ships from Vigor Industrial, and aerospace parts from Boeing. Download our metals & machinery industry overview below to learn more about Greater Portland’s cutting-edge manufacturing industries, manufacturing companies, and manufacturing processes.
22,600
Employees*
574
Manufacturing Establishments*
4x
More industry companies compared to the national average*
2x
Industry workforce is growing at 2x the national rate*
1.5x
Concentration of Industry Specialists*
*GPI Research
Greater Portland: A Leader in Metals and Machinery Manufacturing
Our industry strengths in Metal and Machinery Manufacturing are ever-growing. With a talented workforce, reliable, low-cost energy and premiere shipping access and infrastructure, Greater Portland is the ideal location for industry expansion.
Greater Portland Is Home to a Skilled Workforce
For companies looking for talented teams, there is no shortage of talented full-time professionals in the region. In fact, the concentration of civil engineers and structural steel and iron workers in Greater Portland has grown at more than 2x the national rate.
This growth is largely due to the region’s commitment to workforce development and 150 companies partnering with four universities to provide internships and hands-on training.
Additional resources like the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center offer access to specific subject matter expertise covering every step of the manufacturing process, from CNC machine operators to the latest in metal product automation.
Access Reliable & Cost-Effective Energy
Top manufacturing companies that choose to settle in Greater Portland gain access to a reliable energy infrastructure that allows machines to run around the clock. According to U.S. News, for reliable energy access, Oregon ranks #3, and Washington ranks #4 overall when scoring electricity price, infrastructure, renewable energy usage and power grid reliability.
Shipping Access
The Greater Portland region offers the pertinent infrastructure for manufacturing companies of every size and need. Four of our ports can support robust supply chains, ensuring that products and materials arrive securely and on time. This includes deep-water ports in Portland and Vancouver, which handle 30+ million tons of cargo annually.
A Robust Metal Manufacturing Ecosystem
When it comes to metal product manufacturing, Greater Portland has a robust ecosystem set up for success. Specialists range from machinery and iron + steel manufacturing to fabricated metals and products, motor vehicles, aircraft and even ship manufacturing.
Top 5 Metals & Machinery Companies in Greater Portland
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