Knox County’s Manufacturing Heritage Is Future-Focused
Innovative Manufacturers Find Homes Here.
Hard work and high standards for quality are nothing new to Knox County’s impressive manufacturing workforce. Many of the 410,000 workers who live within an hour’s drive of our employers hail from multi-generational manufacturing families and were raised to appreciate the importance of a solid day’s work. They bring the same values to work needed by today’s most innovative companies.
1.81 manufacturing location quotient
104,000,000 consumers within a day’s drive
410,000 labor shed
2,000 rail cars classified daily in Galesburg
Regional Manufacturing Operations
Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Rivian, Derby Industries, Gates, Heat and Control, ILPEA, Kress Carrier, Midstate Manufacturing, Pegasus Mfg., Kalb Corp, Jupiter Machine Tool, BDI, FCA Packaging
Extensive Transportation
Knox County’s central location is only part of the story. It’s tough to find a community our size with such a broad range of road, rail, air, and river connectivity. Truck transport benefits from fast access to three interstates and several U.S. and state highways, allowing critical shipments to reach places like Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Des Moines in less than half a day. Rail shippers will appreciate that we’re the hubof seven BNSF mainlines, hosting 100+ trains each day, along with shortline service. Two international airports within 45 minutes and the nearby Heart of Illinois Regional Port round out the options.
Reliable, Affordable Utilities
Knox County, Illinois is ready to meet the needs of most facilities. Local providers recognize their roles in your success, so you’ll find friendly attitudes and a partnership approach to powering your business growth.
Additional Information
Contact: Ken Springer ken@knoxpartnership.com