About WMS
Commitment to Manufacturing
Why manufacturing matters in Washington:
- Manufacturing provides 301,700 jobs, $26.6 billion in GSP, 13% of the state’s employment, and 16% of total wages, second only to the service sector.
- Manufacturers need every competitive tool available in order to successfully compete in a global economy using a high-skill, high-wage workforce.
- King County manufacturing accounts for over 144,00 jobs. Each manufacturing job creates from 1.5 to 3 jobs in the region’s economy.
- Every $1 Washington State invests in WMS generates $5.30 in state tax revenue.
Over the past 10 years, WMS has worked with over 1000 companies. WMS projects have resulted in over $50 million in cost savings and $92 million in client sales increases. WMS has also held over 500 educational events, bringing the latest in training and technology to Washington’s manufacturers.
