Illinois: Driving the Manufacturing Renaissance

Prepared for the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), this report analyzes and identifies Illinois’ key manufacturing activities, highlighting the unique assets that Illinois should strengthen to continue to cultivate its manufacturing prowess. The report’s strategies focus on the tremendous opportunities to support Illinois metal fabrication and electrical component suppliers, in order to fuel growth in automated machinery, grid modernization, and several other legacy and emerging sectors.

September 17, 2025