Manufacturing

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A Growing Hub for Modern Manufacturing

Killeen is part of a fast-growing Central Texas manufacturing region moving from traditional production to advanced, technology-driven operations. Located between Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth, Killeen offers manufacturers a practical, cost-competitive place to scale.

Manufacturing is one of Killeen’s strongest business clusters, with growth in semiconductors, aerospace and defense, automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and advanced materials – creating resilient, high-quality jobs and long-term economic diversification.

Why Killeen Works

Killeen offers access to a large, technically capable workforce supported by strong regional education and training partners. Fort Hood adds long-term economic stability and a steady pipeline of skilled talent, including transitioning service members with experience in electronics, logistics, maintenance, quality systems, and advanced technologies. Together, these strengths translate seamlessly to modern manufacturing operations and a reliable, ready-to-work labor force.

Manufacturers benefit from a strong regional training network aligned with industry needs, including Texas A&M University–Central Texas, Central Texas College, Temple College, Texas State Technical College, and Austin Community College. These partners help companies recruit, train, and retain skilled talent quickly.

Killeen’s location between Austin and Dallas–Fort Worth offers cost-effective logistics for key markets, with direct access to I-14, US 190, and I-35, BNSF rail service, and Killeen Regional Airport (GRK) just 18 miles away.

Manufacturers benefit from a pro-business climate with no state income tax, predictable regulation, competitive energy costs, and available land for growth.

Killeen is emerging as an advanced manufacturing hub, driven by:

  • Semiconductor and materials manufacturing expansion

  • Aerospace and defense production

  • Adoption of automation, robotics, AI, and smart manufacturing

  • Strong education-to-industry partnerships

State initiatives like the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) and the Texas CHIPS Act are accelerating investment and positioning Killeen to capture long-term growth.

Companies Investing in Killeen

  • Dongjin Semichem – Developing a major advanced manufacturing facility focused on semiconductor-related materials

  • MGC Pure Chemicals America Producing ultra-pure cleaning chemicals used in the semiconductor industry 

  • CSI Aviation – Providing passenger charter and cargo air transportation, as well as medical flight services

  • USAMM – Official full-service destination for military medals, military ribbons, and uniforms

Infrastructure That Supports Innovation

Wolf Tech & Life Science Park

Wolf Tech & Life Science Park is a 94-acre development designed to attract advanced manufacturing, R&D, and semiconductor-related industries in a purpose-built, scalable environment. The park emphasizes:

  • High-tech manufacturing and research sites

  • Higher-education and Department of Defense STEM partnerships

  • Defense-industry and private-sector collaboration

  • Workforce funding and targeted hiring support

Target industries include advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, semiconductors, robotics, automotive, IT and cybersecurity, life sciences, food production, and logistics.