Manufacturing
Locally Made, Nationally Used
Thanks to low business costs and plentiful land for development, manufacturing operations are taking off in Edinburg. Our infrastructure and growing distribution companies take all the guesswork out of shipping your product out – all you have to worry about is getting it made. Thanks to our growing and adaptable workforce, local training programs, and available sites and properties, you can quickly start up your next manufacturing effort – or bring a new big idea to life – in Edinburg. Parts, pieces, products and parcels made in Edinburg are sure to succeed.
1,337
Manufacturing Employment (Emsi, Edinburg Zip Codes, 2020)
$117 million
Manufacturing Value-Added (Emsi, Edinburg Zip Codes, 2020)
Source: Emsi, Edinburg Zip Codes, 2020
Quality and Care at the Center of Production
International Paper is one of the world’s leading producers of fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper. Its corrugated box plant and corrugated sheet plant operations are based in Edinburg, TX.
Courses for Talent
UTRGV’s College of Engineering and Computer Science offers specific coursework to help prepare talent for a career in manufacturing and industrial engineering. The Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center operates an outreach center that partners with local and small businesses to upskill employees and implement strategies for increased productivity. The Texas Industry Partnership program supports partnerships between workforce development boards and employers.
South Texas Industrial Assessment Center (ST-IAC)
The South Texas Industrial Assessment Center at UTRGV provides free energy efficiency, productivity, and sustainability assessments to small and mid-sized manufacturers in the region. These assessments help manufacturers reduce operating costs, improve processes, and strengthen long-term competitiveness, at no cost to the business.
Edinburg North Industrial Park
The Edinburg North Industrial Park is a premier location for manufacturing and industrial operations. With dual electric service, public utilities, concrete roads, natural gas, and direct access to I-69C/US 281, the park is built to support serious operations. Its proximity to international border crossings makes it especially well-suited for manufacturers with supply chains that cross between the U.S. and Mexico. Companies including Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, Nicho Produce, and CIL Logistics have all established operations here.
