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Foreign Investment in Texas

Manufacturing

Pearland has long been known for its strong base of manufacturing companies. The greater Houston region is home to nearly 4,000 manufacturers that employ almost a quarter-million skilled workers. In 2009, more companies chose the Houston Region to manufacture their products than any other U.S. city. This concentration of manufacturers is a direct result of an experienced and committed workforce and readily accessible suppliers and multi-modal transportation.

Benefits for manufacturers in Pearland include:

• Good Company:  Pearland is home to almost fifty manufacturers with over 3,200 workers specializing in precision steel, medical devices, power supply, pipe, turbine and heat exchange manufacturing and servicing.
• Transportation:  Extensive Multimodal Infrastructure, including interstate, rail and port access, facilitates the movement of product regionally, nationally and globally.
• Strategic Location:  Pearland addresses some of the most important factors in any manufacturing operation, including cost of operation, logistics and access to markets.
• Incentives:  PEDC works with companies creating primary jobs to secure state and local incentives.

Manufacturing Companies in Pearland
Manufacturers that have located new facilities in Pearland include Kemlon and TurboCare.

Kemlon specializes in the manufacturing of high quality electrical connectors, sensors, probes and related components for hostile environments. Kemlon is Pearland’s largest manufacturer with an estimated 300 workers.

TurboCare, a manufacturer specializing in the maintenance and repair of turbines and other rotating equipment, employs over 160 workers. Pearland serves as the company’s headquarters for both utility and industrial steam turbine, gas turbine and compressor repairs.