Dayton Region Manufacturers Association releases 2023 regional manufacturing data
The Dayton Region Manufacturers Association (DRMA) has released its 2023 update on the impact of the manufacturing industry within the Dayton Region.
The Dayton, Ohio region’s manufacturing industry is one of the largest, most highly developed centers in the United States. The unique and compelling nature of the industry is a result of cutting-edge technology, sophisticated processes, and a highly skilled workforce.
Supported by the region’s 40 colleges and universities, abundant water and transportation resources and an incredible knack for innovation, manufacturing is one of the most significant contributors to economic development in the region. Dayton-area manufacturing is globally competitive for businesses entering or expanding in the region.
“We have seen significant growth in manufacturing in the Dayton region over the past several years and that trend continued in 2023,” said DRMA President Angelia Erbaugh. “The industry is trending up in terms of number of employees, average, number of companies, and gross regional product. The most significant increase has come in regional economic development with a 354-percent increase from 2022. Manufacturing remains as strong and vibrant as ever in the Dayton region.”
Additionally, Erbaugh states, “The Manufacturing Impact on the Dayton region study reinforces the region’s manufacturing industry as one of the largest, most highly developed centers in the United States. DRMA and its 330 members continues to be a driving force behind the region’s recent growth in the number manufacturing companies, employees and earnings as well as being a critical contributor to the vitality of our region’s economy.”
Visit www.DaytonRMA.org/manufacturing-impact to download the full version of the document.
The Dayton Region Manufacturers Association (DRMA) is the voice and advocate for the manufacturing industry in the Dayton Region, providing programming, education, and peer-to-peer connectivity opportunities for members serving the aerospace, agricultural, medical, construction, defense and other markets. It represents over 200 manufacturers and has 330 member companies. Manufacturing in the Dayton Region employs over 130,000 workers earning $10.9 billion in annual payroll. For more information about DRMA, visit www.DaytonRMA.org.