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Manufacturing

Inside a manufacturing company.

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.