Kristina Collins
Sr. Vice President, Economic Development
Waco “the next great city in Texas” is the state’s fastest growing region. Just 1.5 hours from both Dallas and Austin, Waco is within 3 hours of 80 % of Texas’ population. Waco is a vibrant, growing community with diverse industries, including manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, and professional service and robust infrastructure. Our regional labor force of 300,000 + and college student pipeline of 75,000 + provide the skilled talent needed by employers.
271,906 (Waco MSA)
825,051
(Region)
47,828 $
126,324
(Waco MSA)
324,317
(Region)
Advanced Manufacturing, Aviation / Aerospace, Chemicals / Plastics / Advanced Materials, Healthcare / Medical Devices / Life Sciences / Pharma, Warehousing / Distribution / Logistics
Kristina Collins Sr. Vice President, Economic Development
www.wacochamber.com kcollins@wacochamber.com 001-254-757-5635List of European Companies who have already invested
| Name | Industry | No. of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Manitou Americas (France) | Construction Machines and Site Equipment | 167 |
| Ferguson Enterprises (United Kingdom) | Pipes and Machining | 121 |
| Polyglass USA - Mapai Group (Spain) | Insulation and Coating | 46 |
| Vossloh Fastening Systems (Germany) | Rail Fasteners Manufacturer | 40 |
| ZinkPower (Germany) | Hot-dip Galvanizing and Powder Coating | - |