Advanced Manufacturing in Seguin (NAICS: 31-33)
Manufacturing is the heart of the Seguin economy. Numerous manufacturers and Fortune 500 manufacturing companies have established major operations within the City of Seguin. This includes Vitesco Technologies, Commercial Metals Corporation (CMC), Tyson Foods, Inc., Caterpillar, Inc., The Inteplast Group – Minigrip, Alamo Group, and Hexcel. Nearly 30% of Seguin’s workforce is employed within the manufacturing industry. In fact, the Seguin area has over 8,000 manufacturing jobs; this is more than four times the national average. Our proximity to San Antonio and Austin enables our manufacturers to tap into a large, diverse and skilled labor pool. Seguin is located three hours away (190 miles) from the U.S. – Mexico Border via Interstate 35 and two and a half hours away (170 miles) from the Port of Houston, one of the world’s largest sea ports. This provides Seguin manufacturers with great access to get materials in and out to their customers around the world.
The SEDC proudly honors the contributions Seguin's advanced manufacturing companies provide to our community including quality jobs, a diversified tax base and community service initiatives.
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Principal Manufacturing Companies in Seguin
| Manufacturer | Estimated Employee Count |
|---|---|
| Caterpillar, Inc. | +/-2000 employees |
| Vitesco Technologies | +/-1500 employees |
| CMC Steel Texas | +/-900 employees |
| Tyson Foods | +/-750 employees |
| Republic Plastics | +/-180 employees |
| Hexcel | +/-260 employees |
| Helmerich & Payne | +/-300 employees |
| Minigrip | +/-220 employees |
| Alamo Group | +/-160 employees |
| Cavco | +/-107 employees |
| Niagara Bottling LLC | +/-115 employees |
Manufacturing Industry Overview
| Total Employment | Average Annual Wages | Location Quotient (LQ) | Average Annual % Change in Employment (10-Year History) | Average Annual Growth Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seguin Region (ZCTA: 78155 & 78123) | 8,243 | $69,794 | 4.19 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| Guadalupe County | 9,723 | $67,169 | 2.34 | 4.6% | 1.9% |
| San Antonio - New Braunfels MSA | 58,994 | $70,036 | 0.62 | 2.1% | 1.1% |
Source: JobsEQ® Data as of 2023Q1
