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Vancouver Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Why Canadian military's Cyclone helicopters were grounded for 27 days in May
The Canadian military's Cyclone helicopters weren't flying for 27 days in May due to a lack of spare parts, and only one of them is now able to take to the skies. Canada has 26 of the ship-borne maritime helicopters, with a final one slated for delivery this year. The $5.8-billion fleet is normally used to provide air support for the Royal Canadian Navy. Their missions include surface and subsurface surveillance, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare. 'On May 1, the Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division ordered a temporary pause to flying operations for the CH-148 Cyclone fleet, after questions emerged in late April about whether various spare parts for the aircraft were potentially in use beyond their service life. The temporary pause to flying operations was lifted as of May 27,' Kened Sadiku, who speaks for the Department of National Defence (DND), said in an email. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Certain aircraft components have a defined service life to ensure continued safety and airworthiness. Because using parts beyond their defined service life would pose risks to the safety of personnel and equipment, the decision was made to temporarily pause flight operations until certainty is regained.' DND, the military and Sikorsky, which manufactured the helicopters, 'have been working together to identify potential parts of concern. This includes components of the Cyclone's landing gear, tail rotor driveshaft flange and auxiliary power unit, as well as engine parts,' Sadiku said. As of this past Wednesday, one Cyclone, now on deployment, returned to flying operations, he said. 'The team works to do the same for the rest of the fleet.' The Cyclone 'fleet is currently facing some challenges, such as aging datalink systems as well as sensor and other capabilities that are overdue for important upgrades,' he said. 'Specific details, however, cannot be provided for reasons of operational security.' 'The Cyclone remains capable of supporting Royal Canadian Navy operations and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.' Sadiku wouldn't confirm Sikorsky has put a hefty price tag on replacing the Cyclones' ageing datalinks — used to communicate digital information such as radar images to other aircraft, warships and shore bases. 'The datalink upgrade project is still under evaluation, as such, schedule and costs are still being negotiated.' The military has flown other helicopters off the navy's warships before. 'In the past, CH-146 Griffons have landed on Royal Canadian Navy vessels in certain operational contexts (specifically, the relief efforts to Haiti in the wake of the 2010 earthquake,' Sadiku said. 'However, none of the Royal Canadian Air Force's helicopter fleets (besides the CH-148 Cyclone) are capable of fulfilling the maritime helicopter role in support of the Royal Canadian Navy.' Paul Martin's Liberal government announced in 2004 that the Cyclones would replace Canada's ageing fleet of CH-124 Sea King helicopters. 'The Cyclones are what we call an orphan fleet,' said retired colonel Larry McWha, an aviation expert who commanded 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron at 12 Wing Shearwater, when it flew Sea Kings. That means many suppliers aren't interested in producing parts for the Cyclones, McWha said. 'It's going to cost us money to keep (the fleet) viable.' McWha lives on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. 'I used to see Sea Kings flying by here all the time,' he said. 'I have extremely rarely ever seen a Cyclone flying by.' Canada lost a Cyclone on April 29, 2020 when one of the helicopters crashed into the Ionian Sea, claiming the lives of six Canadian Armed Forces members. Months later, senior military officials said there was a 'conflict' or 'competition' between the Cyclone and its pilot moments before the aircraft, known as Stalker 22, plunged into the water off the coast of Greece. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Edmonton Journal
3 days ago
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Why Canadian military's Cyclone helicopters were grounded for 27 days in May
Article content The Canadian military's Cyclone helicopters weren't flying for 27 days in May due to a lack of spare parts, and only one of them is now able to take to the skies. Article content Article content Canada has 26 of the ship-borne maritime helicopters, with a final one slated for delivery this year. The $5.8-billion fleet is normally used to provide air support for the Royal Canadian Navy. Their missions include surface and subsurface surveillance, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare. Article content Article content DND, the military and Sikorsky, which manufactured the helicopters, 'have been working together to identify potential parts of concern. This includes components of the Cyclone's landing gear, tail rotor driveshaft flange and auxiliary power unit, as well as engine parts,' Sadiku said. As of this past Wednesday, one Cyclone, now on deployment, returned to flying operations, he said. 'The team works to do the same for the rest of the fleet.' The Cyclone 'fleet is currently facing some challenges, such as aging datalink systems as well as sensor and other capabilities that are overdue for important upgrades,' he said. 'Specific details, however, cannot be provided for reasons of operational security.' Military and government officials 'are working together with industry partners to determine a way forward for the aircraft and the capabilities it supports,' Sadiku said. Article content 'The Cyclone remains capable of supporting Royal Canadian Navy operations and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.' Sadiku wouldn't confirm Sikorsky has put a hefty price tag on replacing the Cyclones' ageing datalinks — used to communicate digital information such as radar images to other aircraft, warships and shore bases. 'The datalink upgrade project is still under evaluation, as such, schedule and costs are still being negotiated.' The military has flown other helicopters off the navy's warships before. 'In the past, CH-146 Griffons have landed on Royal Canadian Navy vessels in certain operational contexts (specifically, the relief efforts to Haiti in the wake of the 2010 earthquake,' Sadiku said. 'However, none of the Royal Canadian Air Force's helicopter fleets (besides the CH-148 Cyclone) are capable of fulfilling the maritime helicopter role in support of the Royal Canadian Navy.' Article content Paul Martin's Liberal government announced in 2004 that the Cyclones would replace Canada's ageing fleet of CH-124 Sea King helicopters. 'The Cyclones are what we call an orphan fleet,' said retired colonel Larry McWha, an aviation expert who commanded 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron at 12 Wing Shearwater, when it flew Sea Kings. That means many suppliers aren't interested in producing parts for the Cyclones, McWha said. 'It's going to cost us money to keep (the fleet) viable.' McWha lives on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. 'I used to see Sea Kings flying by here all the time,' he said. 'I have extremely rarely ever seen a Cyclone flying by.' Canada lost a Cyclone on April 29, 2020 when one of the helicopters crashed into the Ionian Sea, claiming the lives of six Canadian Armed Forces members. Months later, senior military officials said there was a 'conflict' or 'competition' between the Cyclone and its pilot moments before the aircraft, known as Stalker 22, plunged into the water off the coast of Greece. Latest National Stories
National Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- National Post
Why Canadian military's Cyclone helicopters were grounded for 27 days in May
The Canadian military's Cyclone helicopters weren't flying for 27 days in May due to a lack of spare parts, and only one of them is now able to take to the skies. Article content Article content Canada has 26 of the ship-borne maritime helicopters, with a final one slated for delivery this year. The $5.8-billion fleet is normally used to provide air support for the Royal Canadian Navy. Their missions include surface and subsurface surveillance, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare. Article content 'On May 1, the Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division ordered a temporary pause to flying operations for the CH-148 Cyclone fleet, after questions emerged in late April about whether various spare parts for the aircraft were potentially in use beyond their service life. The temporary pause to flying operations was lifted as of May 27,' Kened Sadiku, who speaks for the Department of National Defence (DND), said in an email. Article content Article content 'Certain aircraft components have a defined service life to ensure continued safety and airworthiness. Because using parts beyond their defined service life would pose risks to the safety of personnel and equipment, the decision was made to temporarily pause flight operations until certainty is regained.' Article content DND, the military and Sikorsky, which manufactured the helicopters, 'have been working together to identify potential parts of concern. This includes components of the Cyclone's landing gear, tail rotor driveshaft flange and auxiliary power unit, as well as engine parts,' Sadiku said. Article content Article content As of this past Wednesday, one Cyclone, now on deployment, returned to flying operations, he said. 'The team works to do the same for the rest of the fleet.' Article content Article content The Cyclone 'fleet is currently facing some challenges, such as aging datalink systems as well as sensor and other capabilities that are overdue for important upgrades,' he said. 'Specific details, however, cannot be provided for reasons of operational security.' Article content Military and government officials 'are working together with industry partners to determine a way forward for the aircraft and the capabilities it supports,' Sadiku said. Article content 'The Cyclone remains capable of supporting Royal Canadian Navy operations and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.' Article content Sadiku wouldn't confirm Sikorsky has put a hefty price tag on replacing the Cyclones' ageing datalinks — used to communicate digital information such as radar images to other aircraft, warships and shore bases. 'The datalink upgrade project is still under evaluation, as such, schedule and costs are still being negotiated.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
What Is One Item ‘Made in USA' in Each State?
So much of America's economic news in 2025 has been driven by President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs. The president's hoped-for result is that Americans will turn to products made in the USA as the rising prices of imports make U.S. goods more attractive. Find Out: Check Out: With that in mind, GOBankingRates has compiled a list of one item (or types of item) that are made and manufactured by each state in the union. See what's made in your state. Mercedes Yes, Mercedes-Benz is a German automotive company, but it's one that reshaped the global auto industry in 1993 built a $400 million auto plant just outside Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Thirty years later, Mercedes reportedly has invested over $7 billion in the state, per Made in Alabama, and paved the way for other foreign automakers — such as Honda, Hyundai, Mazda and Toyota — to build factories in the Yellowhammer State. Also See: Read More: Seafood Per the US Global Leadership Coalition, Alaska's vast natural resources earn the state $5.2 billion annually. Despite those resources including gas, oil, precious metals and timber, more than half of Alaska's annual export income comes from its seafood industry. Discover More: Aircraft parts Arizona is a hub for the aircraft and aerospace industries, with Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace and Northrop Grumman all making their homes in the state and pulling in over $3 billion annually, per Yahoo Finance. Military projectiles The U.S. Army has teamed with General Dynamics Ordinance and Tactical Systems to build a facility in Camden, Arkansas, that is dedicated to the production of 155mm high-explosive artillery projectiles for the military. The facility has created 185 new jobs for the area, and the Army plans on doubling production to 100,000 units per month. Wine California is a juggernaut of wine production in the United States, accounting for more than 84% of America's yearly wine output. To put that into a global context, if California were a sovereign nation, it would be the world's fourth-largest maker of wine, per the Wine Institute. Coors beer Golden, Colorado, is home to the Coors Brewery, which is one of the largest breweries on the planet — it produces over 20 million barrels of beer annually, per Craft Beer & Brewing. Helicopters The Lockheed Martin company Sikorsky is located in Strafford, Connecticut, and employs 7,500 workers to manufacture helicopters for both the private sector and the American military. Sikorsky contributed $140 million to Lockheed Martin's bottom line in 2024 and is Connecticut's third-largest manufacturer in terms of employees, per IndustrySelect. Explore More: Spacesuits ILC Dover in Frederica, Delaware, has been associated with NASA since the Apollo program — as the manufacturer of NASA's spacesuits. As Delaware Online has reported, ILC Dover spacesuits have been to the moon six times, have experienced at least 3,000 hours of space exposure and have been on 250 space flights, all without a single spacesuit incident or failure. Orange juice Just as California has a lock on America's wine production, no state dominates the production of orange juice like Florida. Per the Florida Department of Agriculture, the Sunshine State produces over 98% of the orange juice made in America. Frito-Lay snacks Love to snack on Fritos, Cheetos, Doritos, Funyuns or Lay's chips? You've got Georgia to thank. While Frito-Lay manufactures in 21 states, the largest production site in the country is in Perry, Georgia. The company also has sites and hubs in such Georgia hotspots as Atlanta, Augusta and Brunswick, with the company recently investing another $200 million in the state by expanding its production. Coffee While California has a few small coffee producers, Hawaii is the only state in the union to grow and produce coffee. Indeed, the Kona blend from Hawaii is considered 'among the rarest and priciest on the planet.' Memory chips Idaho's profits are in the billions with regards to the production of electronic memory chips. In fact, one of America's biggest memory chip and semiconductor manufacturers, Micron Technologies, makes its home in Boise. Micron was granted $6 billion in CHIPS funding from the U.S. government in 2024. Find Out: Rivian vehicles Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian — while having design and development hubs throughout America — builds its R1T truck and R1S SUV at the Rivian plant in Normal, Illinois. Medical devices Warsaw, Indiana, is known as the 'Orthopedic Capital of the World' — Northeast Indiana produces 50% of the world's total joint replacements. John Deere's largest tractors John Deere is a brand synonymous with Americana, and its largest tractor (the 9RX series) is made in Waterloo, Indiana. The production of the series at Waterloo highlights John Deere's continuing investment in the state of Iowa and its cities. Grasshopper Mowers Since the 1960s, Grasshopper Mowers have been manufactured in Moundridge, Kansas, per Made In Kansas. Bourbon Anyone in the world who is drinking bourbon at this very moment is most likely drinking Kentucky bourbon — 95% of the world's bourbon supply is made in the Bluegrass State. Kentucky has a unique mixture of natural elements — the limestone reserves that the state's water supply runs through, soil that is uniquely suited for growing the corn necessary for bourbon production, and Kentucky's overall climate. Per Kentucky Tourism, the state has nearly 70 distilleries creating jobs and churning out millions of barrels of bourbon annually. See More: Seafood Much like Alaska, Louisiana produces a staggering amount of seafood. Louisiana provides 25% of America's seafood, making the state the largest producer of shrimp and oysters in the country, per Farm Flavor. L.L. Bean clothing Maine Vacations has called clothing brand L.L. Bean the quintessential Maine company. The brand was founded in 1911 as 'a basement operation' that began as a shoe company before moving on to make clothing, home goods, hunting gear and more. While the business has gone global, its flagship store, along with several outlets and specialty stores, remains in the Pine Tree State, with L.L. Bean raking in $1.7 billion annually. Under Armour clothing Much like L.L. Bean in Maine, Under Armour may be a worldwide brand, but it stays close to its roots in Maryland. IndustrySelect has noted that the company, which began in 1997 with 2,000 workers, now makes billions annually and is still based out of the state in which it began. Zildjian cymbals Originally founded in Constantinople in 1623 and now located in Norwell, Massachusetts, Zildjian is not only the biggest maker of cymbals in the world, it is also the oldest maker of musical instruments on the market. One of their primary products, the Zildjian cymbal, is one of the most popular cymbals in the world, per the Music Museum of New England. Car parts There's a reason Detroit is known as 'Motor City' — Michigan automakers generate billions in revenue as they export car parts to the rest of the country and the world, creating massive amount of jobs and income for the state. Know More: Faribault Mill wool blankets The Faribault Mill wool blankets are made with 100% virgin wool at the Faribault textile mill in Faribault, Minnesota. The mill also produces throws, socks, sheets, shawls and other items to protect against the Midwestern chill. Petroleum and coal products A significant portion of Mississippi's income stems from petroleum and coal products. In fact, in 2024 alone, petroleum and coal products earned the Magnolia State $4.4 billion. Delivery trucks The Show Me State's top manufacturing export is delivery trucks, the sale of which adds $3.3 billion to Missouri's economy annually. Country Made Huckleberry Jam The huckleberries that are exclusive to the Rocky Mountains are considered a delightful treat in Montana. They could almost be considered a delicacy, given how difficult they are to cultivate. But harvesting them leads to such products as the Country Made Huckleberry Jam. Omaha Steaks It's no surprise that Omaha Steaks, a multimillion dollar beef product manufacturer and distributor, calls Omaha home — there are 4.5 million more cattle in Nebraska than citizens. For You: Teslas Sparks, Nevada, is home to electric automaker Tesla's first 'Gigafactory' — a manufacturing plant that IndustrySelect described as being 13.6 million square feet (that's over 100 football fields). The Nevada Gigafactory employs up to 7,000 Nevada residents annually. Maple syrup Thanks to the abundant sap provided by New Hampshire's sugar maple trees, the Granite State produces nearly 90,000 gallons of maple syrup annually. That massive amount of maple syrup is generated from a single six-week period ('the maple sugaring season') between February and April every year. Saltwater taffy This tasty treat was invented in Atlantic City, New Jersey, over a century ago, and is now considered 'a summer staple' of Jersey coast snacking. Hundreds of thousands of pounds of the taffy is made in Atlantic City and Ocean City yearly. Intel chips With 1,200 employees, Intel is New Mexico's biggest industrial manufacturer and employer. Located in Rio Rancho, the Intel plant (which opened in 1968), manufactures flash memory chips and microchips for the rest of the world. IBM products Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, the IBM Corp. Data Systems Division plant employs 3,000 New Yorkers and manufactures IBM's data processing equipment. See More: Goodyear tires Goodyear tires, while a global brand, are still made in the USA. In fact, it's one of the biggest manufacturers in North Carolina (with locations in eight other states as well), per UnitedTires Library. Wind energy products As reported by the Clean Grid Alliance, North Dakota is a leader in America's wind resources — it is the fifth highest in the country in terms of wind-generated electricity. The wind power industry employs over 4,000 people in the state. Bath & Body Works The beauty supply company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. From there, it employs nearly 5,000 Ohioans, per IndustrySelect. Tyson Foods Tyson Foods is one of the primary producers of beef, chicken and pork-based food for the entire world. While the company has numerous locations throughout America, one of its primary plants is in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, where it employs 1,700 people. Nike The Nike brand was launched in Oregon, and its massive headquarters (400 acres) is located in Beaverton. From there, it employs nearly 8,000 Oregon residents. Check Out: Harley-Davidson motorcycles Arguably the most famous motorcycle brand in America, Harley-Davidson has a massive, 1.5 million square foot production facility located in York, Pennsylvania. The York facility manufactures the CVO, Cruiser, Sportster and Touring brands of Harley-Davidson bikes, as well as the LiveWire electric motorcycles under the Harley umbrella, per the Universal Technical Institute. Hasbro toys and games Hasbro, which has been located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for over 100 years, earns billions of dollars per year. Despite that fact and the company's long relationship the Ocean State, Hasbro might leave the state in 2026 due to a 15% dip in profits of late. BMWs The Palmetto State's biggest manufacturing employer is BMW — the company employs approximately 11,000 South Carolina residents. As IndustrySelect has reported, the BMW plant in Greer, South Carolina, makes more vehicles and any other BMW facility on Earth. Pork One of the Mount Rushmore State's top exports is pork, which generates hundreds of millions in revenue. Nissan While Nissan may be a Japanese automotive brand, one of the automaker's biggest (and most productive) plants is located in Smyrna, Tennessee. It employs 8,000 Tennessee residents and manufactures 640,000 vehicles yearly. Read Next: Tesla Like Nevada, Texas is a major manufacturer of Tesla vehicles. Unlike Nevada, though, Texas is home to Tesla's headquarters. Located in Austin, the HQ Gigafactory employs 20,000 people and is the largest industrial plant in one of America's largest states. Sweets Candy Based in Salt Lake City, Sweets Candy is a major sweets producer in America and has operated out of Utah since 1900. As 24/7 Wall Street has noted, Utah's residents buy candy at a rate that's almost twice that of the rest of America, with the site surmising that since more than half of Utah's residents are Mormon (thus abstaining from alcohol and tobacco products), candy is a far more accessible and acceptable indulgence. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream While ice cream magnates Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield hail from Long Island, New York, 'the glorious ice cream company they created is wholly Vermont,' as the company's website touts. Cigarettes Virginia remains a major production center for cigarettes, thanks to the state's fertile tobacco crop. Phillip Morris' Richmond, Virginia, plant is one of the biggest tobacco plants on Earth, with the company manufacturing nearly 50% of all cigarettes sold in America, per the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Boeing airplanes Between the Boeing Commercial Airplane 99-acre campus in Everett and the Boeing plant in Renton, the airline-manufacturing company employees approximately 43,000 people in Washington state, per IndustrySelect. Find Out: Toyota engines and transmissions Sure, the Toyota brand may be from Japan, but their plant in Buffalo, West Virginia, employs over 2,000 West Virginians and produces Toyota engines and transmissions in the USA, as reported by IndustrySelect. Harley-Davidson motorcycles Like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin is a major producer of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Wisconsin, though, is the motorcycle company's home base, as it was founded in Milwaukee, per Gillespie Productions. Wyoming Whiskey This American bourbon is made in Kirby, Wyoming, from local water and grains from an area known as the 'Bighorn Basin.' 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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
What Is One Item ‘Made in USA' in Each State?
So much of America's economic news in 2025 has been driven by President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs. The president's hoped-for result is that Americans will turn to products made in the USA as the rising prices of imports make U.S. goods more attractive. Find Out: Check Out: With that in mind, GOBankingRates has compiled a list of one item (or types of item) that are made and manufactured by each state in the union. See what's made in your state. Mercedes Yes, Mercedes-Benz is a German automotive company, but it's one that reshaped the global auto industry in 1993 built a $400 million auto plant just outside Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Thirty years later, Mercedes reportedly has invested over $7 billion in the state, per Made in Alabama, and paved the way for other foreign automakers — such as Honda, Hyundai, Mazda and Toyota — to build factories in the Yellowhammer State. Also See: Read More: Seafood Per the US Global Leadership Coalition, Alaska's vast natural resources earn the state $5.2 billion annually. Despite those resources including gas, oil, precious metals and timber, more than half of Alaska's annual export income comes from its seafood industry. Discover More: Aircraft parts Arizona is a hub for the aircraft and aerospace industries, with Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace and Northrop Grumman all making their homes in the state and pulling in over $3 billion annually, per Yahoo Finance. Military projectiles The U.S. Army has teamed with General Dynamics Ordinance and Tactical Systems to build a facility in Camden, Arkansas, that is dedicated to the production of 155mm high-explosive artillery projectiles for the military. The facility has created 185 new jobs for the area, and the Army plans on doubling production to 100,000 units per month. Wine California is a juggernaut of wine production in the United States, accounting for more than 84% of America's yearly wine output. To put that into a global context, if California were a sovereign nation, it would be the world's fourth-largest maker of wine, per the Wine Institute. Coors beer Golden, Colorado, is home to the Coors Brewery, which is one of the largest breweries on the planet — it produces over 20 million barrels of beer annually, per Craft Beer & Brewing. Helicopters The Lockheed Martin company Sikorsky is located in Strafford, Connecticut, and employs 7,500 workers to manufacture helicopters for both the private sector and the American military. Sikorsky contributed $140 million to Lockheed Martin's bottom line in 2024 and is Connecticut's third-largest manufacturer in terms of employees, per IndustrySelect. Explore More: Spacesuits ILC Dover in Frederica, Delaware, has been associated with NASA since the Apollo program — as the manufacturer of NASA's spacesuits. As Delaware Online has reported, ILC Dover spacesuits have been to the moon six times, have experienced at least 3,000 hours of space exposure and have been on 250 space flights, all without a single spacesuit incident or failure. Orange juice Just as California has a lock on America's wine production, no state dominates the production of orange juice like Florida. Per the Florida Department of Agriculture, the Sunshine State produces over 98% of the orange juice made in America. Frito-Lay snacks Love to snack on Fritos, Cheetos, Doritos, Funyuns or Lay's chips? You've got Georgia to thank. While Frito-Lay manufactures in 21 states, the largest production site in the country is in Perry, Georgia. The company also has sites and hubs in such Georgia hotspots as Atlanta, Augusta and Brunswick, with the company recently investing another $200 million in the state by expanding its production. Coffee While California has a few small coffee producers, Hawaii is the only state in the union to grow and produce coffee. Indeed, the Kona blend from Hawaii is considered 'among the rarest and priciest on the planet.' Memory chips Idaho's profits are in the billions with regards to the production of electronic memory chips. In fact, one of America's biggest memory chip and semiconductor manufacturers, Micron Technologies, makes its home in Boise. Micron was granted $6 billion in CHIPS funding from the U.S. government in 2024. Find Out: Rivian vehicles Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian — while having design and development hubs throughout America — builds its R1T truck and R1S SUV at the Rivian plant in Normal, Illinois. Medical devices Warsaw, Indiana, is known as the 'Orthopedic Capital of the World' — Northeast Indiana produces 50% of the world's total joint replacements. John Deere's largest tractors John Deere is a brand synonymous with Americana, and its largest tractor (the 9RX series) is made in Waterloo, Indiana. The production of the series at Waterloo highlights John Deere's continuing investment in the state of Iowa and its cities. Grasshopper Mowers Since the 1960s, Grasshopper Mowers have been manufactured in Moundridge, Kansas, per Made In Kansas. Bourbon Anyone in the world who is drinking bourbon at this very moment is most likely drinking Kentucky bourbon — 95% of the world's bourbon supply is made in the Bluegrass State. Kentucky has a unique mixture of natural elements — the limestone reserves that the state's water supply runs through, soil that is uniquely suited for growing the corn necessary for bourbon production, and Kentucky's overall climate. Per Kentucky Tourism, the state has nearly 70 distilleries creating jobs and churning out millions of barrels of bourbon annually. See More: Seafood Much like Alaska, Louisiana produces a staggering amount of seafood. Louisiana provides 25% of America's seafood, making the state the largest producer of shrimp and oysters in the country, per Farm Flavor. L.L. Bean clothing Maine Vacations has called clothing brand L.L. Bean the quintessential Maine company. The brand was founded in 1911 as 'a basement operation' that began as a shoe company before moving on to make clothing, home goods, hunting gear and more. While the business has gone global, its flagship store, along with several outlets and specialty stores, remains in the Pine Tree State, with L.L. Bean raking in $1.7 billion annually. Under Armour clothing Much like L.L. Bean in Maine, Under Armour may be a worldwide brand, but it stays close to its roots in Maryland. IndustrySelect has noted that the company, which began in 1997 with 2,000 workers, now makes billions annually and is still based out of the state in which it began. Zildjian cymbals Originally founded in Constantinople in 1623 and now located in Norwell, Massachusetts, Zildjian is not only the biggest maker of cymbals in the world, it is also the oldest maker of musical instruments on the market. One of their primary products, the Zildjian cymbal, is one of the most popular cymbals in the world, per the Music Museum of New England. Car parts There's a reason Detroit is known as 'Motor City' — Michigan automakers generate billions in revenue as they export car parts to the rest of the country and the world, creating massive amount of jobs and income for the state. Know More: Faribault Mill wool blankets The Faribault Mill wool blankets are made with 100% virgin wool at the Faribault textile mill in Faribault, Minnesota. The mill also produces throws, socks, sheets, shawls and other items to protect against the Midwestern chill. Petroleum and coal products A significant portion of Mississippi's income stems from petroleum and coal products. In fact, in 2024 alone, petroleum and coal products earned the Magnolia State $4.4 billion. Delivery trucks The Show Me State's top manufacturing export is delivery trucks, the sale of which adds $3.3 billion to Missouri's economy annually. Country Made Huckleberry Jam The huckleberries that are exclusive to the Rocky Mountains are considered a delightful treat in Montana. They could almost be considered a delicacy, given how difficult they are to cultivate. But harvesting them leads to such products as the Country Made Huckleberry Jam. Omaha Steaks It's no surprise that Omaha Steaks, a multimillion dollar beef product manufacturer and distributor, calls Omaha home — there are 4.5 million more cattle in Nebraska than citizens. For You: Teslas Sparks, Nevada, is home to electric automaker Tesla's first 'Gigafactory' — a manufacturing plant that IndustrySelect described as being 13.6 million square feet (that's over 100 football fields). The Nevada Gigafactory employs up to 7,000 Nevada residents annually. Maple syrup Thanks to the abundant sap provided by New Hampshire's sugar maple trees, the Granite State produces nearly 90,000 gallons of maple syrup annually. That massive amount of maple syrup is generated from a single six-week period ('the maple sugaring season') between February and April every year. Saltwater taffy This tasty treat was invented in Atlantic City, New Jersey, over a century ago, and is now considered 'a summer staple' of Jersey coast snacking. Hundreds of thousands of pounds of the taffy is made in Atlantic City and Ocean City yearly. Intel chips With 1,200 employees, Intel is New Mexico's biggest industrial manufacturer and employer. Located in Rio Rancho, the Intel plant (which opened in 1968), manufactures flash memory chips and microchips for the rest of the world. IBM products Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, the IBM Corp. Data Systems Division plant employs 3,000 New Yorkers and manufactures IBM's data processing equipment. See More: Goodyear tires Goodyear tires, while a global brand, are still made in the USA. In fact, it's one of the biggest manufacturers in North Carolina (with locations in eight other states as well), per UnitedTires Library. Wind energy products As reported by the Clean Grid Alliance, North Dakota is a leader in America's wind resources — it is the fifth highest in the country in terms of wind-generated electricity. The wind power industry employs over 4,000 people in the state. Bath & Body Works The beauty supply company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. From there, it employs nearly 5,000 Ohioans, per IndustrySelect. Tyson Foods Tyson Foods is one of the primary producers of beef, chicken and pork-based food for the entire world. While the company has numerous locations throughout America, one of its primary plants is in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, where it employs 1,700 people. Nike The Nike brand was launched in Oregon, and its massive headquarters (400 acres) is located in Beaverton. From there, it employs nearly 8,000 Oregon residents. Check Out: Harley-Davidson motorcycles Arguably the most famous motorcycle brand in America, Harley-Davidson has a massive, 1.5 million square foot production facility located in York, Pennsylvania. The York facility manufactures the CVO, Cruiser, Sportster and Touring brands of Harley-Davidson bikes, as well as the LiveWire electric motorcycles under the Harley umbrella, per the Universal Technical Institute. Hasbro toys and games Hasbro, which has been located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for over 100 years, earns billions of dollars per year. Despite that fact and the company's long relationship the Ocean State, Hasbro might leave the state in 2026 due to a 15% dip in profits of late. BMWs The Palmetto State's biggest manufacturing employer is BMW — the company employs approximately 11,000 South Carolina residents. As IndustrySelect has reported, the BMW plant in Greer, South Carolina, makes more vehicles and any other BMW facility on Earth. Pork One of the Mount Rushmore State's top exports is pork, which generates hundreds of millions in revenue. Nissan While Nissan may be a Japanese automotive brand, one of the automaker's biggest (and most productive) plants is located in Smyrna, Tennessee. It employs 8,000 Tennessee residents and manufactures 640,000 vehicles yearly. Read Next: Tesla Like Nevada, Texas is a major manufacturer of Tesla vehicles. Unlike Nevada, though, Texas is home to Tesla's headquarters. Located in Austin, the HQ Gigafactory employs 20,000 people and is the largest industrial plant in one of America's largest states. Sweets Candy Based in Salt Lake City, Sweets Candy is a major sweets producer in America and has operated out of Utah since 1900. As 24/7 Wall Street has noted, Utah's residents buy candy at a rate that's almost twice that of the rest of America, with the site surmising that since more than half of Utah's residents are Mormon (thus abstaining from alcohol and tobacco products), candy is a far more accessible and acceptable indulgence. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream While ice cream magnates Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield hail from Long Island, New York, 'the glorious ice cream company they created is wholly Vermont,' as the company's website touts. Cigarettes Virginia remains a major production center for cigarettes, thanks to the state's fertile tobacco crop. Phillip Morris' Richmond, Virginia, plant is one of the biggest tobacco plants on Earth, with the company manufacturing nearly 50% of all cigarettes sold in America, per the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Boeing airplanes Between the Boeing Commercial Airplane 99-acre campus in Everett and the Boeing plant in Renton, the airline-manufacturing company employees approximately 43,000 people in Washington state, per IndustrySelect. Find Out: Toyota engines and transmissions Sure, the Toyota brand may be from Japan, but their plant in Buffalo, West Virginia, employs over 2,000 West Virginians and produces Toyota engines and transmissions in the USA, as reported by IndustrySelect. Harley-Davidson motorcycles Like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin is a major producer of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Wisconsin, though, is the motorcycle company's home base, as it was founded in Milwaukee, per Gillespie Productions. Wyoming Whiskey This American bourbon is made in Kirby, Wyoming, from local water and grains from an area known as the 'Bighorn Basin.' 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