Manufacturing

In Waupun, Wisconsin, manufacturing is our heritage and our future. A strong manufacturing base, high concentrations of manufacturing occupations, and affordable labor with a world-class work ethic make the Waupun region an ideal location for all kinds of manufacturing. Add a central location with access to highways, rail and air, and you’ll understand why leading manufacturers like Mercury Marine, Federal-Mogul and National Rivet & Manufacturing call the region home.

SUPPLY OPPORTUNITIES

Waupun manufacturers have access to several large buyers in the region, such as:

Basic American Metal Products

AFFORDABLE LABOR

Wages for many occupations manufacturers need are highly competitive with the rest of the state and nation. And because manufacturing has been such a force in Waupun, our workers value their jobs and have a great work ethic.

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LOW BUSINESS COSTS 

Along with wages for low-skilled, high-skilled and professional technical workers in Waupun being below state and national averages and averages for surrounding states, Wisconsin’s corporate income tax is lower than Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois.

ACCESS TO MARKETS

Within a day’s drive, companies in Waupun can reach over 72 million people in the U.S. alone, including these major regional markets:

Chicago, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Madison, Detroit, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Omaha, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Cincinnati

TRAINED WORKFORCE

The Waupun School District has the largest FFA chapter in Wisconsin with 490 active AET (agriculture experiences tracker) student accounts.

Moraine Park Technical College offers several applicable programs:

• Agribusiness Science and Technology
• Basic Industrial Maintenance
• Advanced Industrial Maintenance
• Automotive Technician
• Automotive Technology

Fox Valley Technical College trains students in related skills:

• Horticulture
• Dairy Production
• Electromechanical Engineering
• Machine Tool Technology

WISCONSIN WELCOMES MANUFACTURING

Now fully phased in, Wisconsin’s Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit exempts businesses engaged in
manufacturing and agricultural activities from all or most state tax liability. 

To learn how your manufacturing business can find success in Waupun, contact us today!