Greater Phoenix is a leader in the Mountain West for manufacturing operations. With the fourth largest labor pool and some of the most competitive labor costs in the western U.S., Greater Phoenix features an affordable operating environment and access to your consumer base.
The Manufacturing Technology and Engineering Technology programs at Maricopa Community Colleges teach CNC machining, welding and other key manufacturing operations.
Arizona State University’s Department of Supply Chain Management is consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally.
The region offers competitive operating advantages, including 90 days or fewer permitting.
Nearly 40 million consumers can be served within a single day’s truck haul
The Greater Phoenix region offers operational costs of up to 32% less than California
Shipping costs to California are up to 49% cheaper than other Mountain West markets
A large labor pool and competitive labor costs make Greater Phoenix the place for businesses to thrive
Manufacturing companies of all sizes and operational use in Greater Phoenix enjoy the benefits of low business costs, minimal regulation and an advantageous operating environment. The state offers a minimalist regulatory approach, no corporate franchise tax and is constitutionally recognized as a right-to-work state. Aggressive tax credits and incentives make Greater Phoenix a location of choice for manufacturing operations.
Companies such as Intel, Boeing, Shamrock Foods, Honeywell, Cardinal IG and Amazon all enjoy the region’s pro-business environment. Greater Phoenix offers a skilled labor pool with talent in fields ranging from assembly to engineering. The region’s many available buildings and sites make it easy to relocate or expand to Greater Phoenix.
“GPEC and the City of Surprise have been incredibly helpful in making the process extremely easy in moving our corporate headquarters to Greater Phoenix. They made us feel welcome and really took time to understand our needs.”
Akihiro Ohyama, Chairman, IRIS USA
“The talent in Greater Phoenix is better than expected – quality experience and very strong work ethic.”
Chet Keizer, President, IRIS USA
