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 Schaeffler (formerly known as 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 EmploymentAverage Annual WagesLocation Quotient (LQ)Average Annual % Change in Employment (10-Year History)Average Annual Growth Rate
Seguin Area (ZCTA: 78155 & 78123)8,446$69,9294.165.0%2.2%
Guadalupe County9,944$68,5812.324.4%2.2%
San Antonio - New Braunfels MSA61,714$73,2800.642.7%1.3%

Source: JobsEQ® Data as of 2024Q1