IndustrySelect Blog

Regional Data · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Top 10 Manufacturing Companies in Minnesota

By IndustrySelect

With a robust economy, abundant capital funding, an educated workforce, and sharp focus on technology and innovation, Minnesota has a lot to offer manufacturers. According to CNBC's Best States for Business list, the state of Minnesota ranks 7th in the nation for business conditions, scoring an "A" for technology and innovation, and an "A+" for education. Today, we're exploring the latest statistics on Minnesota's robust manufacturing sector and diving into the ten largest manufacturing companies in the state.

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Industrial News · Monday, November 9, 2026

U.S. Manufacturing Hiring Gathers Steam in October

By IndustrySelect

The latest employment summary from the U.S. Department of Labor finds U.S. manufacturers added another 19,000 jobs in October, adding to the 25,000 jobs the sector added in August and September.

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Marketing/Sales Resources · Friday, November 6, 2026

In-Demand Industrial Products & Services This Week

By IndustrySelect

Welcome to our rundown of the most in-demand industrial products and services in the U.S. right now. At MNI, as well as providing comprehensive profiles of 360,000 industrial business in the U.S., we also keep track of what equipment, parts, services millions of industrial buyers are searching for across 11,000 distinct product and service categories on our industrial marketplace IndustryNet.

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Marketing/Sales Resources · Thursday, November 5, 2026

If I Had to Start Fresh in Industrial Sales Tomorrow, Here's What I'd Do

By Kati McDermith, Brand Ambassador at MNI

Sales is hard, and that's why I've dedicated myself to supporting salespeople. It's unpredictable, emotionally and mentally taxing, and there are just easier ways to make a living. Though after watching successful salespeople all these years, if someone told me I had to start from scratch in industrial sales tomorrow, here's how I'd approach it.

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Regional Data · Monday, November 2, 2026

Top 10 Manufacturing Companies in Kentucky

By IndustrySelect

From iconic auto plants to global appliance makers, Kentucky's manufacturing sector remains one of America's most productive. The state's industrial base blends deep automotive roots with a fast-growing mix of food, metals, and machinery producers. Today, we're exploring some key facts and insights on Kentucky manufacturing and providing information on the ten largest factories in the state.

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Marketing by Industry · Monday, November 2, 2026

Key Facts & Statistics on the U.S. Textile Manufacturing Industry

By IndustrySelect

If you think of the textile industry as one of America's oldest trades, you would be right, but you would also be overlooking how dynamic it has become. The sector that once clothed early America has evolved into a high-tech, global player supplying not just apparel and furnishings but also advanced materials for automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.

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IndustrySelect News & Resources · Thursday, October 29, 2026

IndustrySelect Is Now Fully Mobile: One Site, Every Feature, Any Device

By IndustrySelect

Whether you're at your desk or between sales calls, IndustrySelect now works wherever you do. The entire IndustrySelect platform is now fully responsive. Every feature from search filters and company profiles to contact records, buyer intent signals, corporate family trees, and account management works on mobile, tablet, and desktop without a separate app or any changes to your workflow. The site detects your device and adjusts automatically.

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Marketing by Industry · Thursday, October 29, 2026

Top Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in the U.S.A.

By IndustrySelect

The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in the United States is a vital component of the nation's healthcare system and economy. This sector plays a crucial role in developing, producing, and distributing medications that improve and save lives. With a strong emphasis on innovation and quality, U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturers are at the forefront of medical advancements, ensuring that patients have access to cutting-edge treatments. In this article, we will explore some of the leading pharmaceutical manufacturers in the United States, explore some of the latest trends and statistics on this powerful industry, based on data collected by MNI.

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Industrial News · Thursday, October 29, 2026

New U.S. Manufacturing Operations Announced in October

By IndustrySelect

This month in U.S. manufacturing, pharmaceutical and life sciences investment took center stage in a big way. Three separate companies -- Eli Lilly, Bayer, and GSK -- announced a combined $8 billion in new U.S. manufacturing commitments in a span of three weeks, spanning Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Taken together, it represents one of the most concentrated life sciences manufacturing investment surges in recent American industrial history

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Regional Data · Monday, October 26, 2026

Top 10 Manufacturing Companies in Tennessee

By IndustrySelect

Tennessee's competitive labor costs, solid infrastructure and favorable business environment continue to draw manufacturers to the state. The state was recently ranked fifth in the nation for its business climate by the International Economic Development Council (IDEC), and with major strongholds in the transportation equipment, food processing and machinery industries, Tennessee remains a top destination to do business. Today, we're focusing on the latest trends in Tennessee's diverse manufacturing sector and exploring the ten largest manufacturing companies in the Volunteer State.

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Industrial News · Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Things That Go Bump in the Factory: 13+ Strange and Creepy Industrial Terms Explained

By IndustrySelect

Halloween is a time for ghosts, goblins, and other creatures of the night. But did you know that there are also some pretty eerie-sounding terms used in the industrial world? We come across a lot of mysterious manufacturing terms when putting together our most-searched industrial categories in the U.S. on IndustryNet each week-but they are far more fascinating than scary. Just in time for Halloween, we're exploring some eerie industrial terms that might make you shiver, but also teach you something new about the incredible world of manufacturing!

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Marketing by Industry · Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Top 10 Communications Equipment Manufacturers in the U.S.A.

By IndustrySelect

The surge in U.S. data center construction is creating a second customer base for manufacturers who have never sold a server rack in their lives. As facilities race to come online, the equipment behind the scenes, from secure communications systems to networking hardware, is in high demand.

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Marketing by Industry · Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Key Facts and Statistics in the U.S. Transportation Equipment Industry

By IndustrySelect

The transportation equipment and automotive manufacturing sector is a vital part of the United States economy. It encompasses a wide range of industries, from automobile and truck manufacturers to suppliers of parts and components, as well as companies involved in the design, development, and marketing of vehicles. The many subsectors of this segment afford you sales opportunities for a wide array of materials and parts. Transportation equipment also offers you an impressive marketplace for assemblies and subassemblies, more so than with machinery in general. This article will explore exclusive data collected directly from more than 10,000 U.S. transportation equipment manufacturers, covering the industry's key trends and statistics, leading states & geographic regions, employment trends, key sub-sectors, and more.

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Regional Data · Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Top 10 Manufacturing Companies in Arkansas

By IndustrySelect

Arkansas may be known for its natural beauty and agricultural roots, but its manufacturing sector powers much of the state's economy. Food processing giants, precision metal fabricators, and aerospace leaders all call the state home, driving jobs and exports and securing the state's reputation as a top notch place to do business. Today, we're exploring some key facts and insights on Arkansas manufacturing and providing information on the ten largest factories in the state.

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Marketing/Sales Resources · Thursday, October 15, 2026

Fall Into ROI: The Q4 Pipeline Review Every Industrial Sales Team Needs

By IndustrySelect

As the leaves begin to turn and Q4 planning kicks into high gear, there's one thing every revenue leader should be doing before launching their next campaign or sales push: cleaning up their data. Not the flashiest task on the list, sure. But probably the one that will have the greatest impact on your revenue efficiency. Because let's be honest: every bad lead you follow costs you time, money, and momentum.

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Marketing by Industry · Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The Largest Textile Mills in the U.S.

By IndustrySelect

The textile industry ranks among the oldest manufacturing industries in the United States, starting with Samuel Slater's yarn spindle plant, established in Rhode Island in the year 1790. The industry has expanded significantly since then, but suffered greatly from the Great Depression,COVID-19, outsourcing and more. Nevertheless, this industry remains a critical one. This article will explore some of the key facts and trends in the textile industry in 2026 and will explore the industry's largest textile mills.

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Regional Data · Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Top 10 Manufacturing Companies in South Carolina

By IndustrySelect

Over the past decade South Carolina has seen major growth in its manufacturing sector and remains a top state to do business. The state has completely reinvented itself following the recession's steep losses and boasts some of the best incentive programs in the nation, as well as a favorable regulatory environment, access to capital, and competitive labor costs.

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Industrial News · Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Industrial Labor Signals in October: Manufacturing's Hiring Gap Narrows

By IndustrySelect

Industrial Labor Signals is a recurring look at what current data means for anyone selling into, staffing, or investing in American manufacturing. This edition covers hiring trends and is updated monthly with the latest jobs and JOLTS data.

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Marketing by Industry · Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Key Facts & Statistics in the U.S. Stone, Clay, and Glass Industry

By IndustrySelect

If you were to refer to the stone, clay, and glass industry as the salt of the earth, you wouldn't be far off the mark. This sector uses natural substances gathered from our planet to make everything from roads to shower doors. Stone is primarily utilized by the building industry. However, glass and ceramics manufacturers serve the space, telecommunications, food storage, chemical, medical, nuclear, and computer industries.

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Regional Data · Monday, October 5, 2026

Top 10 Manufacturing Companies in Ohio

By IndustrySelect

Home to 18,000+ industrial companies and nearly a million related jobs, Ohio is among the nation's most powerful states for manufacturing. With its low business costs, solid infrastructure and abundant capital funding, the Buckeye state is home to both major names in the automotive sector and also medical equipment and industrial machinery. This article will explore the latest trends and statistics in the state's industrial sector and examine the top manufacturing companies in Ohio.

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Industrial News · Wednesday, September 30, 2026

New U.S. Manufacturing Operations Announced in September 2026

By IndustrySelect

In August, the semiconductor and life sciences sectors drove the investment story, anchored by the Terafab announcement and a wave of pharmaceutical manufacturing commitments. September brought the story back to the physical fundamentals of American industry. The month's most striking pattern was a surge in electrical infrastructure manufacturing, with three separate major investments in transformers, enclosures, and high-voltage cable announced across three states as demand from AI data centers, grid modernization, and industrial electrification continued to pressure domestic supply chains.

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Regional Data · Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Top 10 Manufacturing Companies in Utah

By IndustrySelect

Utah is a truly unique manufacturing state. Home to some top manufacturers making everything from electronics to medical devices and rocket propulsion systems to essential oils, Utah is renowned for its low business costs and educated workforce. Let's take a look at the latest trends in Utah's eclectic industrial sector and explore the state's ten largest companies.

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Industrial News · Thursday, September 24, 2026

The IndustrySelect 500 Deep Dive Part Two: Exploring the Top Companies

By IndustrySelect

The full IndustrySelect 500:Top Manufacturers & Suppliers highlights 500 of the nation's largest manufacturers and industrial suppliers by annual sales. In Part One, we explored the companies occupying the top half of the list. Now we continue our deep dive with companies ranked 251-500. This half of the IndustrySelect 500 is every bit as diverse, spanning manufacturers, suppliers and industrial service providers across dozens of industries and nearly every part of the country. From well-known brands to specialized manufacturers that operate largely outside the public spotlight, these companies help illustrate the depth and variety of America's privately held industrial sector. Here's a closer look at the companies rounding out the IndustrySelect 500.

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Industrial News · Thursday, September 24, 2026

The IndustrySelect 500 Deep Dive Part One: Exploring the Top Companies

By IndustrySelect

The full IndustrySelect 500:Top Manufacturers & Suppliers list ranks the nation's largest manufacturers and industrial suppliers by annual sales, revealing a remarkable cross-section of American industry. But the rankings only tell part of the story. In Part One of our IndustrySelect 500 deep dive, we take a closer look at the companies ranked 1-250. From major food processors and energy companies to machinery manufacturers, industrial distributors and century-old family businesses, these companies represent some of the largest and most influential privately held industrial operations in the country. Read on to learn more about what they make, where they operate and the markets they serve.

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Industrial News · Thursday, September 24, 2026

The IndustrySelect 500: Top Privately-Held Manufacturers & Suppliers by Annual Sales

By IndustrySelect

Since 1912, MNI has been researching American industry one company at a time, tracking the manufacturers, suppliers and industrial service providers that make, move and maintain the products the country runs on. That research, gathered firsthand and verified by real people, powers IndustrySelect and IndustryNet today. The IndustrySelect 500 puts that research to work. It ranks the top 500 privately-held manufacturers and suppliers operating in the United States by annual sales, based on MNI data. Most of these companies don't publish financial statements, so their size rarely makes headlines, even as they run some of the country's biggest plants, refineries, cooperatives and distribution networks.

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Marketing by Industry · Monday, September 21, 2026

Key Facts & Trends in the U.S. Plastics and Rubber Industry

By IndustrySelect

The U.S. plastics and manufacturing sector is a dynamic and growing industry, demonstrating strong exports and employment growth in recent years. A large and complex industry that encompasses everything from mechanical rubber goods and gaskets to plastic film and foam products, having a deep understanding of this market can help industrial sales and marketing professionals navigate the industry. This article will break down the key elements of the rubber and plastics sector in the U.S, including major subsectors, and will examine the latest trends, statistics, and challenges in the industry.

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Regional Data · Monday, September 21, 2026

Top 10 Manufacturing Companies in New York

By IndustrySelect

New York's industrial base runs from a semiconductor fab in Malta churning out chips for 5G and aerospace, to a small-town yogurt startup in New Berlin that grew into a national food brand. In between, the state is home to IBM's mainframe production in Poughkeepsie, Moog's precision flight controls in East Aurora, and Kodak's century-old imaging legacy in Rochester. With nearly 12,000 manufacturers and close to 600,000 industrial workers spread across the state, New York's manufacturing story is far bigger and more varied than its reputation for finance and media would suggest.

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Marketing/Sales Resources · Thursday, September 17, 2026

The Ultimate LinkedIn Outreach Guide for Sales Pros

By IndustrySelect

Reaching out to executives on LinkedIn sounds straightforward. You find the right person, send a connection request, and start a conversation. In practice, it rarely works that way. Requests go unanswered. Messages get ignored. Conversations stall before they begin.

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Marketing by Industry · Thursday, September 17, 2026

10 Largest Glass Manufacturers in the U.S.

By IndustrySelect

Glass manufacturers provide essential materials for different industries, including construction, manufacturing, automotive, telecommunications and consumer products. This sector has experienced steady growth over the past few years, and there are new products and opportunities to be aware of when selling to glass manufacturers.

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Regional Data · Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Top 10 Manufacturing Companies in Oklahoma

By IndustrySelect

With its low business costs and abundant natural resources, Oklahoma has drawn a diverse set of manufacturers to its borders, with strongholds in industrial machinery, food processing, aeronautics and more. This article will explore the latest data on Oklahoma manufacturers and share some essential insights provided by the state?s top industrial companies.

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