Manufacturing

Built for Makers, Movers, & Manufacturers

San Angelo, TX is a smart choice for manufacturers looking to scale, innovate, and thrive. With shovel-ready sites, direct highway and rail access, and a regionally trained workforce,San Angelo is designed for industrial success — from traditional fabrication to advanced precision manufacturing.

Traditional & Core Manufacturing

Where Industry Builds Its Future

San Angelo supports a robust base of legacy manufacturing operations:

Caterpillar – Heavy equipment
W&W AFCO Steel – Structural steel
SMC Global Chemicals – Plastics and chemical processing
Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson) – Medical device manufacturing
Principal LED – Lighting and electrical components
Goodyear Proving Grounds – Automotive testing and R&D

Key Manufacturing Infrastructure Advantages

Rail-served sites with transloading at the 180-acre San Angelo Rail Port

Abundant water access via OC Fisher, Twin Buttes, and Lake Nasworthy

Local workforce training in welding, machining, diesel tech, and fabrication

Smart & Advanced Manufacturing

Precision-Ready. Workforce-Aligned. Future-Focused.

San Angelo delivers a specialized talent workforce and the next-gen infrastructure needed by today’s advanced manufacturers:

Data-ready sites with fiber broadband, sensor-integrated power, and utility redundancy
University-aligned education at Angelo State University with respected programs in electronics, robotics, and applied physics
Advanced workforce training in automation, CAD/CAM, and systems integration

Supported Advanced Manufacturing Industries

Aerospace and defense components

Energy tech and battery innovation

Fiber-optic, LED, and electronics manufacturing

Robotics and clean tech systems

Case Study: Rosenberger Group selected San Angelo for RF and fiber-optic manufacturing, based on direct alignment with ASU’s applied physics programs.

ESG-Ready & Resilient

Sustainable & Resilient Manufacturing Starts Here

San Angelo supports the future of responsible industry:

Access to renewable energy sources and low-emission zoning
Water-efficient and power-resilient industrial zones
Support for manufacturers retrofitting to smart, cleaner production modelscleaner production models

Manufacturing Outlook

Texas ranks among the top states for precision and defense manufacturing
National growth of advanced manufacturing is projected to grow 3–5% annually
San Angelo is primed for legacy facility modernization and reshoring

Aerospace & Defense Alignment

Strategic Connections

San Angelo is well-positioned to support the reshoring and modernization of U.S. defense-related supply chains.

Close proximity to Goodfellow Air Force Base (5.5 miles)
Ideal for secure logistics, retrofitting, and Tier 2 and Tier 3 DoD suppliers
Talent pipeline for cyber-physical systems, electronics, and secure assembly
Secure, uncongested shipping routes and Class I rail access

Supply Chain Powerhouse

TXPF, BNSF, and UP rail lines with international access via the Presidio-Ojinaga bridge
Direct trucking routes via US Highways 67, 87, and 277
Strategic location for suppliers to Texas metros and Mexican manufacturing zones

Our Strategic Advantages

Make It in San Angelo - Where Innovation Meets Infrastructure

Your Future Starts Here