Advanced Manufacturing

Denton offers unparalleled advantages to manufacturing companies that locate here. Just minutes from the Alliance Global Logistics Hub and DFW International Airport, and situated on the nation’s primary I-35 north-south interstate highway, manufacturers select Denton to capitalize on the efficiencies our optimal access to national and global suppliers and customers provides.   

Denton’s continuum of relevantly-skilled manufacturing workforce talent is fueled by education-industry partnerships that define, develop, and deliver the employees manufacturers need to innovate and grow. From industry-recognized certifications that students can complete while still in high school to advanced university degrees, Denton provides manufacturers with the right workforce to be globally competitive.

• Denton’s University of North Texas (UNT) College of Engineering offers:
  • BS, MS, and PhD programs in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Computer Engineering, and a BS and MS in Engineering Technology
• Within a 40 mile radius of Denton:
  • Four additional universities offer BS, MS, and PhD degrees emphasizing mechanical, industrial, software and aerospace applications
  • DeVry campu location offers AS and BS degrees in Industrial Engineering and Technology
• UNT’s 290-acre Discovery Park  research park is home to one of the most advanced university facilities in the nation for research involving materials:
  • Center for Advanced Non-Ferrous Structural Alloys (CANFSA)
  • Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART)
  • PACCAR Institute ( Peterbilt Motors-UNT technology innovation consortium)
• North Central Texas College partners with Denton manufacturers to provide flexible, customized workforce training skills grants, certifications and associate degree programs that advance manufacturing operations and production capacity.
• Denton’s high school graduates are work-ready!  Denton ISD’s Advanced Technology Complex utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and instruction to offer a growing number of progressive industry certification series:
  • Engineering
  • Electronics
  • Aircraft technology
  • Welding
  • Computerized machining

Denton’s largest manufacturing operations represent diverse industries and are a testament to the excellent logistical advantage, quality workforce, competitive tax climate, and quality of life that can be realized by locating in Denton.

• Peterbilt Motors Company -- Headquarters and Manufacturing facility - 3,074 employees
• Safron Electric Power -- Headquarters and Manufacturing facility - 700 employees
• Flowers Baking Company - 480 employees
• ESAB Victor Technologies - 450 employees
• Jostens, Inc. - 450 employees
• Mayday Manufacturing Company-Hi-Tech Metal Finishing - 370 employees
• Elite Manufacturing - 300 employess
• Southwire Company, LLC - 280 employees
• Acme Brick Company - 212 employees
• Morrison Milling Company - 175 employees