Advanced Manufacturing

Built to Last

Global leaders in the manufacturing industry recognize Abilene as an ideal domain for their companies due to the region’s reliable infrastructure, absence of stifling red tape, and progressive business incentives enabling a healthy and robust environment. Coca-Cola, AbiMar Foods, Bridgestone, Cargill, and other innovators call Abilene home and are redefining manufacturing industry standards and practices every day.

Abilene’s business community offers a variety of manufacturing operations – from Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, and Aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul, to Boat Manufacturing, Package Manufacturing, and Precision Parts Manufacturing.

Food and Beverage
Metal Fabrication
Maintenance Repair & Overhaul
Abilene’s Manufacturing Gems

Food and Beverage

Passing the plate from Abilene to homes across the county

Major global leaders in the food and beverage industry choose Abilene to produce their goods

From reputable names such as Coca Cola to AbiMar Foods and Great Lakes Cheese, Abilene ensures that food and beverage companies have the equipment and infrastructure necessary to produce tasty and consumer-friendly goods. In addition to these food industry giants, Abilene also supports smaller boutique manufacturers with high growth potential like Absolutely World Class, Belt Buckle Distillery, 2 Profs Ice Cream, and Chike Nutrition.

Metal Fabrication

Providing the workforce with the skills they need

Abilene’s booming metal fabrication industry leads in innovation

Abilene’s advanced metal fabrication industry continues to create cutting-edge materials to aid in any project imaginable. Specialized skill sets and laborers continue to be in demand in Abilene, and the metal fabrication sector is no exception. Companies like Rentech, Hirschfield Steel, and Broadwind Heavy Fabrications keep the historic and long-standing metal fabrication industry in Abilene alive and thriving.

two people working together at a work bench

Maintenance Repair & Overhaul

Fixed on Perfection

Abilene is a one-stop-shop for all things repair and operations

Abilene has a sturdy relationship with American Airlines and Eagle Aviation. For over 20 years, Abilene has been a critical location for Eagle Aviation’s Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility, where aerospace maintenance is continuing to consistently grow and succeed.

people working in a metal shop or factory

Abilene’s Manufacturing Gems

Community-Supported Businesses

Notable boutique companies are just as important as the industry giants.

Abilene is home to a diverse network of manufacturing companies and services, both large and small. Some key companies that have strong community ties include Tige Boats, started more than 30 years ago in Abilene, Bridgestone Bandag Tires, an Abilene staple and support-system for 50+ years, and Martin Sprocket and Gear, a reliable and complete manufacturer to count on in the region.

Built to Last

Strong companies with a stable workforce. No wonder Abilene is home to top employers in the manufacturing industry.

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