WHAT ’ S HAPPENING IN YOUR REGION ?
INNOVATION AND GROWTH FOR OREGON ’ S AEROSPACE AND
DEFENSE INDUSTRY
BY : BUSINESS OREGON
Oregon ' s Aerospace and Defense industry is an emerging , competitive segment of Advanced Manufacturing , growing employment by 41 % between 2009 and 2019 , while employment nationally declined in this industry group . Oregon ' s Aerospace and Defense industry may not be as large and established as some other states ', but it is clearly an expanding manufacturing sector in Oregon based on its employment growth , competitive market share gain , and industry innovation over the past 10 years .
Microchips , video displays , medical devices , UAV systems , helicopters , and shelter systems are all produced in Oregon . Significant employers include aerospace aviation and defense manufacturers like Boeing and Erickson Air- Crane ; search , detection , and navigation manufacturers such as Garmin and FLIR systems ; and unmanned aerial vehicles manufacturers like UAV McMinnville and Insitu ; and FAA approved UAV test ranges throughout the state .
Oregon has long been an innovator in metals manufacturing , developing more competitive , innovative products for end user goods . Using titanium and other metals , our manufacturers are internationally recognized for producing world-class precision parts and components for the aerospace , aviation , and defense industries .
Oregon is known for : » Advanced metals manufacturers » The use of titanium in aerospace and biomedical products
» Machinery manufacturers , producing equipment used for heavy lift , material moving , pumping , metalworking , logging , and construction .
Oregon machinery manufacturers are very export-oriented , shipping their advanced equipment all over the world . Business Oregon , the state ' s economic development agency , invests in Oregon businesses , communities , and people to promote a globally competitive , diverse , and inclusive economy . The agency ' s services span rural community development and infrastructure financing ; business retention , expansion and recruitment ; export promotion and international trade ; investments in industry research and development and entrepreneurship ; small business assistance ; and support for arts and cultural organizations . Learn more at biz . oregon . gov .
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