Manufacturing
A diversity of manufacturers call the County home and have helped sustain the industry throughout economic uncertainty for decades. Technological innovations and direct proximity to a world class multimodal logistics hub are projected to significantly spur the steady recovery and growth of this critical industry in the County and throughout the region.
Impact Overview
Impact | Jobs | Associated Worker Income | Employers |
Regional | 53,381 | $4 billion | Over 1,700 |
Statewide | 103,592 | $7.6 billion | Over 3,800 |
County Manufacturing Industry
Baltimore County accounts for 14 percent of Maryland’s manufacturing jobs—with employers benefiting from a strategic location, integrated supply chain with distribution networks and a skilled and agile workforce.

More than 14,114 manufacturing workers
More than 500 manufacturing employers
Generates $940 million in worker income
Employment Highlights
More than 500 Employees
Baltimore County is home to 36 percent of the Baltimore region’s top 25 manufacturers as ranked by Baltimore area employers.
- McCormick and Company, Inc.
- BD Life Sciences Diagnostic Systems
- Stanley Black & Decker Global Tools and Storage Headquarters, Inc.
- Textron Systems
- GE Middle River Aircraft Systems
- Coty (Formerly Procter and Gamble)
- Marquip Ward United
- Saft America, Inc.
- Zentech Manufacturing, Inc.
From 100 to 499 Employees
Mid-sized manufacturers are vital to the industry’s local supply chain, fabricating quality components, parts and packaging required for larger scale production jobs.
- Danfoss Automatic Controls, Inc.
- Gamse Lithographing Company
- Green Bay Packaging, Inc.
- US Filter—Pall Corporation
Less Than 100 Employees
Baltimore County has technical assistance resources and local incubators that help establish and grow small business ventures.
- Bakery Express Warehouse
- Control Cable, Inc.
- MS Willett, Inc.
- Mann-Pak, Inc.
- Maryland Metals Processing, Inc.
- Vac-Pac, Inc.
- Ruxton Chocolates
Learn More
For a detailed analysis of employment in the manufacturing industry, view the Job Connector Toolkit.