Advanced Manufacturing

Discover our Strengths in Advanced Manufacturing

When you come to Blount County, you’ll be among several leading businesses in the advanced manufacturing industry. Taking advantage of our strategic location, skilled workforce, and solid infrastructure, these businesses have seen major growth by calling Blount County home.

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At a Glance

Blount County is home to several major advanced manufacturing businesses.

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Employees

8,045+

Employees

Source: TNECD.com
Companies

106

Companies

Source: TNECD.com
Average Annual Wages

$85k

Average Annual Wages

Source: TNECD.com

What Blount County Businesses Are Saying

Since our first step into Blount County in 1987, the Blount Partnership has been a strong, strategic partner for DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. The sense of unity in our community parallels our company’s commitment to collaboration and teamwork across North America. The Partnership continues to be a true supporter of our company, our associates and this great place we call home.

David Byrum. | Vice President of Corporate Functions, DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc.

Industry Highlights

Key Sectors

The advanced manufacturing industry in Blount County is strong. Manufacturing sectors like automotive, medical technology, watercraft, aluminum production and others have all found economic success here. Leading Blount County businesses like DENSO reach all the world’s major markets and operate in 32 countries.

Key Advantages

The location and infrastructure and educated workforce are just a few reasons advanced manufacturing thrives in Blount County. Leading medical technology companies like Siemens Medical Solutions chose Blount County in part for its educated workforce. Blount County business Arconic powers the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction industries through its aluminum production.

Industry Leaders in our Area

Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.

 Smith & Wesson
Blount Chamber Member

DENSO is a leading supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems and components for every major automotive producer on the planet.  Including subsidiaries, the company operates in nearly 200 locations around the globe with more than 165,000 employees.

 Denso
Blount Chamber Member

Arconic is a company created by Alcoa Inc.’s separation into two independent, publicly traded companies in the second half of 2016. Alcoa Inc. spun off its bauxite, alumina, and aluminum operations to a new company called Alcoa Corp.

 Arconic
Blount Chamber Member

At AESSEAL® we design a manufacture sealing solutions for a sustainable future. We combine both our own success with environmental protection and being a good corporate citizen.

Siemens Medical Solutions brings together innovative imaging equipment, information technology, management consulting and services to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable clinical and financial outcomes.

 Siemens