Made Possible by Pennsylvania

Made in America:

From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a manufacturing powerhouse. And the success of U.S. manufacturing relies on Pennsylvania.

To succeed, Pennsylvania manufacturing relies on a steady supply of high-tech materials to drive well-paying jobs and innovation.

One of the most important materials that makes Pennsylvania a manufacturing powerhouse? Plastic.

Act now to show your support for Pennsylvania’s jobs and plastic manufacturing.

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American Manufacturing Made Possible by Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s economic output is enormous and vital to building a stronger, more resilient American economy. Three examples:

Food Manufacturing

Pennsylvania makes beloved foods – from household names in chocolate to ketchup to potato chips – that are found in most Americans’ pantries.

Aerospace

Pennsylvania makes state-of-the-art lunar landing modules and fighter jets… and educates the Pennsylvanians who make them.

Life-Science

Pennsylvania is an epicenter for medical devices and pharmaceuticals, helping save countless lives of our families and friends.

To expand these economic contributions to the American way of life, Pennsylvania manufacturers are reliant on a steady supply of:

Lightweight plastic packaging that protects Pennsylvania’s food products and prevents food waste.

Innovative plastic components for NASA vehicles and our nation’s military aircraft

High-tech plastic for life-enhancing medical implants.

Pennsylvania Manufacturing Relies on Pennsylvania Workers (and Plastic)

Who’s producing/packaging/shipping those food products?
Who’s making those high-tech aerospace components?
Who’s creating those medical devices?

Pennsylvanians. Friends. Families. Neighbors. Pennsylvania manufacturing relies on dedicated people who are proud of what they make and proud of their contribution to the American economy and way of life.

10%

Pennsylvania manufacturing accounts for >10% of all jobs in the state.

134
thousand

Pennsylvania manufacturing employees average about $134,000 in annual earnings.

570 thousand

Pennsylvania manufacturing employs nearly 570,000 residents.

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FACT

Pennsylvania makes the plastic that Made-in-Pennsylvania and Made-in-America products rely on. In fact, Pennsylvania is one of America’s leaders in plastic manufacturing.
Pennsylvania ranks #7 among states in the value of American plastic/products sold!