U.S. Manufacturing Sector Shows Signs of Strength

In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace, some industries may be poised to benefit.  There is dynamic demand, for example, in some sectors of the manufacturing industry as reported earlier today by Reuters.

“U.S. manufacturing activity accelerated more than expected in October, with new orders jumping to their highest level in nearly 17 years amid a shift in spending toward goods like motor vehicles and food as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.” – Reuters

Shockey has built more than nine million square feet of manufacturing, industrial, and warehousing space in the last 20 years, for multi-national clients like 3M Corporation, Corning, Trex, TeMa North American, Melnor, and General Motors Corporation among many others.

The Shockey team has constructed complex, innovative projects for a wide range of manufacturing partners specializing in equipment and machinery, food and beverage, plastics and materials, and more.

The design-build delivery system is a particularly strong path to achieving cost savings and applying lean manufacturing concepts. This approach adds speed and value. When using a design-build delivery method, we work early and collaboratively with a wide range of specialists, from architects to modular system providers — all to develop creative, achievable design and construction solutions as efficiently as possible.

With decades of manufacturing experience and expertise with multi-national clients, Shockey is adept at maximizing return on investment and optimizing speed to market. We custom-partner with each client to meet their unique location, design, and planning needs.

If you are a manufacturer searching for development sites and building partners in Virginia, Maryland, or West Virginia, we can help.

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