Meetings By Industry: Manufacturing

One of the top industries in Palm Beach County, our diverse manufacturing sector includes sophisticated aviation and marine components, biomedical devices, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, IT hardware and software, and printing and construction products.
If your company wants to be at the forefront of the manufacturing sector, host your next meeting in The Palm Beaches. Besides a strong manufacturing industry, our destination offers a centrally located international airport, hassle-free ground transportation, a state-of-the-art Convention Center, and several meeting venues.

Fast Facts

• Palm Beach County has over 20,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector
• The State of Florida is home to over 19,000 manufacturers that contribute to strong economic growth in the area
• Palm Beach County boasts strong expertise in advanced materials, aerospace, biomedical, IT, defense, marine, and green technologies
• Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing thanks to pro-business policies, a strong workforce, and trade infrastructure
• The State of Florida boasts one of the most extensive multi-modal transportation systems in the world, which allows manufacturers to move their products to the places they need to

Noteworthy Manufacturing Companies

• Aerojet Rocketdyne: an innovative, technology-based company providing innovative solutions to its customers in the aerospace and defense, and real estate markets
• Aerospace Technologies Group: a 65,000-square-foot facility located in the Research & Development Park at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. The company is a worldwide leader in the design and production of window shade systems for commercial and corporate aviation customers
• Bee Access Products: a company that provides safe and innovative access solutions, from hoists and suspended platforms to rigging equipment and all the accessories
• GeoGlobal Partners: a company that designs, manufactures, and markets the finest products in the water garden, lake management, and garden décor categories
• KRS Global Biotechnology: an industry-leading customized FDA-registered and inspected 503b Human Outsourcing Facility that provides sterile and non-sterile compounding services
• Lumitec: an engineering and design firm that designs and manufactures marine LED lighting solutions, focusing on high-quality, extreme environment LED lighting
• Pratt & Whitney: a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units
• Solartech Universal: a company delivering the world’s best solar solutions
• SV Microwave: a global leader in the radio frequency microwave industry that designs and manufactures RF connectors, cable assemblies, and passive components

Research & Education

Palm Beach County is home to a broad network of higher education, vocational education, and customized training programs that contribute to the quality of the workforce and the consequent success of the manufacturing industry. Our top colleges and universities include Palm Beach Atlantic University, Florida Atlantic University, Palm Beach State College, NOVA Southeastern University, Lynn University, and Keiser University.
 

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Getting to The Palm Beaches

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) offers over 200 daily flight arrivals and departures from 13 airlines: Air Canada, Allegiant Airlines, American Airlines, Avelo Airlines, Bahamasair, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and United Airlines.
The Palm Beaches are served by two other major South Florida airports: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Miami International Airport (MIA). The Palm Beaches’ southernmost cities, such as Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and Boca Raton, are only about 30 minutes from FLL and within an hour of MIA.
 
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