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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 | 56,714 | $4.5 billion | Over 1,800 |
Statewide | 109,202 | $8.6 billion | Over 4,000 |
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 15,418 manufacturing workers
More than 500 manufacturing employers
Generates $1.1 billion in worker income
Employment Highlights
The following are the top employers in the County:
- McCormick & Company: 2,300 employees
- BD Life Sciences Diagnostic Systems: 2,292 employees
- Stanley Black & Decker Global Tools and Storage Headquarters: 1,600 employees
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.
- 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.
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