2014 – The Made in Utah Initiative

In 2014, the average worker earned $64,204 annually, but the average manufacturing worker earned $79,553 annually, including pay and benefits. Over the past 25 years, exports of U.S. manufactured goods more than quadrupled. In 2014, it reached an all-time high, for...

2010 – The Rise in Technology and Global Expansion

Similar to the exciting technological advances in the 1920s, there was once again an exciting time of invention and innovation in the 2010s. Smart phones, computers, tablets, laptops — all became easily accessible and necessary during this decade. Once again,...

2007 – Medical Manufacturing

Of course, the 2000s weren’t all doom and gloom. This decade also saw an incredible expansion of medical research and resources, and with it, an expansion of medical manufacturing. Seventy percent of arterial and vascular access devices used throughout the world are...

2000 – Becoming the Backbone of the Economy

Despite the economy descending into the worst crisis since the Great Depression, the manufacturing industry held strong. Though Utah was in no way exempt to the effects of the recession, manufacturing still managed to grow into a vital industry.

2019 – First Annual Coolest Thing Made in Utah

Raising the awareness and competitiveness of the Manufacturing Industry The first Annual Coolest Thing Made in Utah Contest was held. With a focus on products manufactured if Utah 222 products were nominated to compete against one another. Four voting rounds based on...