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Our strong communities and diverse and growing population keep Macon County on the rise.
With a large labor shed and high education standards, Macon’s strength is its people.
Manufacturing
Targeted Sectors - Reading This Data
Our Labor shed:
The Macon County labor shed includes a 8 county area surrounding Macon County. This area contains a total population of 706,677.
How to Read This Data:
The company and labor data for this sector are derived from our labor shed area, as defined above.
The data points are presented several ways:
- The number of companies supporting a given sector in our labor shed, stated as an empirical value.
- A comparison of the numbers of these companies in our labor shed vs the US average, stated as a percentage.
- Skilled labor (SICS) supporting a given sector in our labor shed, stated as an empirical value.
- A comparison of the numbers of skilled laborers by skill classification in our labor shed vs the US average, stated as a percentage.
- Growth occupations in our labor shed over a given number of years, stated as a percentage.
Moton FieldMacon County is proud of our broad spectrum of manufacturers in our area. Manufacturers and advanced manufacturers from around the globe have chosen Macon County as the perfect location for their operations.
This location decision is driven by our unique combination of location, workforce talent and workforce development, positive local engagement, and access to other OEM manufacturers.
As we surpass $1billion in manufacturing facility investment, we invite you to be part of our growing economy. We love making history here. Join us and begin making some history of your own.
Area Manufacturing Companies
Hanon Systems
- Leader in innovative thermal and energy management solutions
- Develops and manufactures automotive climate control products for automotive original equipment manufacturers and after-service suppliers
LogisALL
- Provides logistics support and distribute automotive parts between Hyundai, Kia and automotive suppliers
- 40,000 square-foot facility in Macon County receives, quality-tests, inventories, and distributes auto parts and components
Shinsung NVH USA
- Tier 1 automotive supplier
- Produces components that dampen noise and vibration in vehicles
Samkee America
- Tier 1 supplier for Hyundai, Kia, and Ford
- Manufactures die-cast aluminum automotive components
Samkwang
- Tier 1 supplier for automotive OEMs, including Hyundai and Kia
- Manufacturer of injection, paint, and assembly-based components for autos
Our Companies
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Education
Tuskegee University
- Materials Science and Engineering Program
- Aerospace Manufacturing Program
Auburn University
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate Advanced Manufacturing Programs
- Advanced Manufacturing Training Center
Southern Union State Community College
- Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, and Robotics Programming programs
Trenholm State Community College
- Automotive/Advanced Manufacturing Program
- Industrial Systems/Automation Program
