Advanced Manufacturing

In Brownsville, advanced manufacturing isn’t just a target industry—it’s a competitive advantage. Ranked the No. 2 lowest-cost manufacturing location in the nation, companies across cybersecurity, data analytics, supply chain management, and smart manufacturing find the tools for continuous improvement while stretching their dollars the furthest in Brownsville. With high-capacity infrastructure, a bilingual and technically skilled workforce, and global access via port, rail, air, and highway, the Greater Brownsville region offers the tools to scale production, control costs, and effectively move product across the global supply chain.

Brownsville’s advanced manufacturing and logistics sector is built for the cutting edge, with industrial sites ready to support specializations in semiconductors, robotics, automation, 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and more. This is a place where manufacturing does not just happen. It accelerates.

INFRASTRUCTURE BUILT FOR PRODUCTION

Brownsville’s multimodal logistics network makes it an advanced manufacturing hub. It all starts with the Port of Brownsville, the largest land-owning public port authority in the nation and the only deepwater port directly on the U.S.-Mexico border. Encompassing 40,000 acres and connected to the Gulf of Mexico via a 17-mile-long ship channel, the Port also operates Foreign Trade Zone No. 62, ranked No. 3 in the nation for export value.

Brownsville also offers proximity to three Class I railroads, Interstate 69E/the USMCA corridor, and the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport with cargo capabilities. Plus, manufacturing processes are supported by power, water, and broadband capable of handling high-volume operations from day one.

TECHNICAL WORKFORCE & TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Brownsville’s labor force includes more than 183,000 workers across the metro area, with a strong base in fabrication, machining, prototyping, material handling, assembly, and logistics. Local training partners provide degree programs, specialized training, and certifications that keep talent pipelines aligned with job growth and employer needs. UTRGV's Institute for Advanced Manufacturing was named one of the Most Innovative Schools in the country, having opened a groundbreaking 14,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF) in the Rio Grande Valley in 2025. Texas A&M Engineering Extension offers free courses in advanced manufacturing, process improvement, cybersecurity, and heavy equipment, while Texas Southmost College offers degree programs and certifications that keep students trained in the most up-to-date production processes in the industry.

SPACE TO GROW AND SCALE

The Port of Brownsville offers 40,000 acres of development-ready land, and shovel-ready parks throughout the region include the Greater Brownsville Tech District, North Industrial Park, and 802 Industrial Park, among others. Most recently, the City of Brownsville broke ground on the Greater Brownsville Tech District, a 730-acre complex located less than 2 miles from I-69, 6 miles from the Port of Brownsville, and 13 miles from the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport.

Here, manufacturers have room to expand, diversify operations, or build greenfield projects with confidence. Learn more about available sites in Brownsville.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN BROWNSVILLE

Saronic Technologies

Larsen Manufacturing

MVP Plastics

Sata USA

ORC Industries

Rich Products Corporation

Fisher Dynamics

Peptech