[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] It’s said that “location, location, location” is everything. And that’s proven to be true when it comes to the business growth in Volusia County. While Florida manufacturing, logistics and distribution companies have long recognized the prime space Volusia County occupies in the corridor of Interstate 4 and Interstate 95, the secret has been […]Read More
FitUSA Manufacturing, a veteran-owned manufacturer of custom athletic and performance wear, professional sports jerseys, uniforms and custom products, has expanded operations in a new facility in DeLand, according to a media release. FitUSA’s growth comes with newly acquired contracts to produce character and staff apparel for major corporations, the release states. In response to the […]Read More
St. Johns County officials are hoping to land more than 300 advanced manufacturing jobs with a little luck and a generous economic development grant agreement. Commissioners reviewed details of the proposed agreement at a meeting earlier this month and gave staff the green light to draft the agreement – which includes incentives valued at more […]Read More
Timeless Craftsmen and the Art of Boat Building The art of shipbuilding has taken on many forms and advances over the millennia. From the ancient Egyptians traversing the Nile River to new world colonists navigating the Port of Boston, our fascination with being on the water has never waned. While we no longer bind reeds […]Read More
Volusia and Flagler counties are embarking this month on one of the nation’s most respected and innovative programs for educating and advancing skilled workers into the local manufacturing industry. FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) operates through an ‘earn while you learn’ model. Ten participating companies are sponsoring students who will divide their week between […]Read More
Even the most beloved career might not last forever. When the curtain came down on their original choices, these Volusia County residents decided it was time to open their career’s Second Act.Read More
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, there are 12.82 million manufacturing workers in the United States, accounting for 8.5 percent of the workforce. In Volusia County, those working in manufacturing make up 4.5 percent of the workforce, around 11,000 workers.*Read More
Question: What’s the connection between disposable diapers, surgical gloves and fashion textiles? Answer: They are all part of a vast and diverse manufacturing community in Volusia County, one that is always striving to make a good product and deliver it to the customer at a reasonable and competitive price.Read More
Ask a cross-section of current manufacturing professionals in the region about the nature of the work they do, and you’ll get a variety of answers. Read More
