Metal Manufacturing
Companies in Kilgore
Manufacturing is one of the largest industries by employment in Kilgore, with more than 23% of the workforce employed in the goods-producing sector. The sector is driven by a strength in skilled trades and workers that have clear skill transferability to other machine operator and metalworking occupations.
Manufacturing employment is concentrated in four industries: fabricated metal products, primary metals, machinery, and chemicals. Occupational strengths include a highly skilled workforce with a large number of skilled welders, machinists, production workers and machine operators.
Manufacturing is one of the largest industries by employment in Kilgore, with more than 23% of the workforce employed in the goods-producing sector. The sector is driven by a strength in skilled trades and workers that have clear skill transferability to other machine operator and metalworking occupations.
Manufacturing employment is concentrated in four industries: fabricated metal products, primary metals, machinery, and chemicals. Occupational strengths include a highly skilled workforce with a large number of skilled welders, machinists, production workers and machine operators.
Location Advantages
Location Advantages
Geographic Location
An advantageous Northeast Texas location with accessibility to major traffic arteries (I-20 and US 259/59)
Local Support
Partnerships with Kilgore EDC and the City of Kilgore foster business growth.
Geographic Location
An advantageous Northeast Texas location with accessibility to major traffic arteries (I-20 and US 259/59)
Local Support
Partnerships with Kilgore EDC and the City of Kilgore foster business growth.
Industry Spotlight
Industry Spotlight
Local Success
Drilltools
Local Success
Drilltools
