Primary Industries in Erie
Erie’s strongest manufacturing sectors — and the precision parts we machine for each.
Industrial Equipment
Erie's industrial equipment sector is anchored by the city's heavy manufacturing legacy. Wabtec Corporation (formerly GE Transportation) in Erie manufactures locomotives and mining equipment requiring hydraulic systems, compressors, and power-transmission components. Erie Indemnity and the region's plastics industry — including Eriez Manufacturing specializing in separation technologies — drive demand for process equipment. Lord Corporation's Erie operations produce vibration control and motion management products, and the Port of Erie's maritime operations maintain demand for marine-grade pumps, valves, and material-handling equipment.
Explore Industrial Equipment in ErieDefense
Erie's defense manufacturing base includes Wabtec's defense vehicle heritage, GE Transportation's legacy operations, and a skilled machining workforce feeding ground vehicle and naval programs. Proximity to NSWC Crane and the Detroit Arsenal connects Erie shops to major weapons and vehicle programs.
Explore Defense in ErieAerospace
Erie's aerospace footprint leverages the region's deep precision manufacturing heritage — local CNC shops apply locomotive and industrial equipment machining precision to aerospace turbine components, structural fittings, and actuator housings. Proximity to Pittsburgh's Howmet Aerospace and ATI specialty alloy operations provides feedstock access, and Penn State Behrend's engineering programs support the regional talent pipeline. The 171st Air Refueling Wing nearby sustains military aviation demand.
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