Primary Industries in Spokane
Spokane’s strongest manufacturing sectors — and the precision parts we machine for each.
Aerospace
Spokane's aerospace sector centers on Fairchild AFB — home to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing operating KC-135 Stratotankers, driving depot-level maintenance and structural repair machining demand. The region's growing precision manufacturing base, lower costs compared to Seattle, and proximity to Boeing's Puget Sound supply chain attract Tier 2 and Tier 3 aerospace suppliers. Spokane International Airport's MRO-friendly infrastructure supports growing commercial aviation maintenance.
Explore Aerospace in SpokaneDefense
Spokane's defense sector centers on Fairchild AFB — home to KC-135 tanker operations and the Air Force Survival School. The base drives demand for aircraft maintenance machining, while the Inland Northwest's manufacturing base supports Boeing and defense supply chain programs across the Pacific Northwest.
Explore Defense in SpokaneMedical Devices
Spokane's medical device sector is supported by Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center — the largest hospital between Seattle and Minneapolis — and a growing cluster of specialty care providers. Jubilant HollisterStier manufactures pharmaceutical delivery devices, Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane drives biomedical research, and the region's precision machining base built on mining, timber, and aerospace work translates well to surgical instrument and diagnostic device production.
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