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    1. Industry Trends

    Four Years of Job Growth for Manufacturers in North Dakota

    Aug. 6, 2014
    The state is now home to 1,219 manufacturers employing 45,738 workers.

    North Dakota manufacturers added 1,194 jobs, a 2.6% increase, from June 2013 to June 2014, according to a new study by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. This makes the fourth straight year, of growth.

    The state is now home to 1,219 manufacturers employing 45,738 workers.

    “Manufacturers in North Dakota are making large strides, particularly in oil and gas extraction,” says Tom Dubin, president of Manufacturers’ News, Inc. “The state’s business-friendly environment and flourishing energy sector continue to support industrial growth.”

    According to the database of North Dakota manufacturers, oil and gas extraction ranks second in the state for industrial employment, employing 8,393, 7.6% more than a year ago. The energy boom has helped boost other sectors, with jobs in petroleum products up 10.4%, up 8.5% in transportation equipment, and 4.6% in industrial machinery.

    Manufacturing companies in Fargo employ 10,726 workers, up 1%. Williston, which ranked seventh in the state for industrial employment five years ago, now ranks second with 6,379 jobs, 2.1% more than a year ago. Industrial jobs in Dickinson rose 4.9%; and increased 4.5% in Grand Forks. The Northwest region accounts for 10,833, up 4.9% over the past year.

    About the Author

    Adrienne Selko | Senior Editor - MH&L, IW, & EHS Today

    Adrienne Selko has written about many topics over the 17 years she has been with Endeavor Business Media and currently focuses on workforce development strategies. Previously Adrienne was in corporate communications at a medical manufacturing company as well as a large regional bank.

    She is the author of Do I Have to Wear Garlic Around My Neck? which made the Cleveland Plain Dealer's best sellers list. She is a senior editor at Material Handling & Logistics, EHS Today, and IndustryWeek. 

    Editorial Mission Statement:

    Manufacturing is the enviable position of creating products, processes, and policies that solve the world’s problems. When the industry stepped up to manufacture what was necessary to combat the pandemic, it revealed its true nature. My goal is to showcase the sector’s ability to address a broad range of workforce issues including technology, training, diversity & inclusion, with a goal of enticing future generations to join this amazing sector.

    Why I Find Manufacturing Interesting: 

    On my first day working for a company that made medical equipment such as MRIs, I toured the plant floor. On every wall was a photo of a person, mostly children. I asked my supervisor why this was the case and he said that the work we do at this company has saved these people’s lives. “We never forget how important our work is and everyone’s contribution to that.” From that moment on I was hooked on manufacturing.

    I have talked with many people in this field who have transformed their own career development to assist others. For example, companies are hiring those with disabilities, those previously incarcerated, and other talent pools that have been underutilized. I have talked with leaders who have brought out the best in their workforce, as well as employees doing their best work while doing good for the world.