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The Target Industry Analysis provides guidance on which industries would be the best fits in Rockdale.

Crafted with meticulous research and analysis, the target industry list narrows the field of candidate industries based on the following criteria:

  • Growing industries within the United States
  • Regional industrial leakage
  • Supply chain of top regional industries
  • Workforce compatibility
  • Geographical factors
  • Local/regional assets
Semiconductor Supply Chain
Central Texas is emerging as a growing semiconductor manufacturing cluster and Rockdale is well positioned to take advantage of this opportunity given our proximity to other large fab plants, water and utility capacities, and available industrial land.
Food Processing
Food processing companies would be a good fit in Rockdale due to Rockdale’s strategic position in Texas, water and utility availability, and a lower cost workforce. Rockdale is at the intersection of two US Highways - 77 and 79, within the Texas Golden Triangle. These roads access larger interstate highways which can reach a 38 million domestic population within 400 miles.
Fabricated Metal Manufacturing
Fabricated metal product manufacturing operations would be successful in Rockdale given local workforce training programs, power availability, potential markets, and transportation network.
Machinery Manufacturing
Machinery manufacturing operations would be successful in Rockdale given purchases made in the region from suppliers outside the region, local workforce training programs, power availability, the local business environment, and transportation network.
Distribution & Logistics
Rockdale’s strategic offering, most importantly its position within the Texas Golden Triangle, makes a compelling case for distribution and logistics companies. Rockdale is located at the intersection of two US Highways - 77 and 79; these roads access larger interstate highways (Interstates 10, 35, and 45) which can reach a 38 million domestic population within 400 miles and into Northern Mexico.
Transportation Equipment
Transportation equipment manufacturing operations would be successful in Rockdale given potential markets with regional buyers, local workforce training programs and new housing, utility availability, and relocation incentives. There are an estimated total $2.4 billion of annual imported purchases from this industry, including over $460 million in automotive parts and components manufacturing. This is driven by the presence of Tesla and other automotive assembly plants in Texas.
ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS & INSTRUMENTATION
Electronic product/instrumentation equipment manufacturing operations would be successful in Rockdale given nearby universities and research institutions, the availability of skilled labor, abundant utilities, and a pro-growth business environment.
MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING
Medical device manufacturing companies would be successful in Rockdale given nearby universities and research institutions, the local quality of life and the affordability of Rockdale, the local transportation system which accesses major markets, and the availability of aggressive incentives.