Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 97

Medical equipment and supplies Texas is one of the top ten states in
the United States for medical device
workers, with 800 firms employing
over 15,000 workers in medical device
manufacturing in Texas. A wide range
of medical products are developed
and produced in North Central Texas,
including two manufacturers in
Arlington. Since the medical device
industry is export-heavy, Arlington’s
location offers proximity to both
domestic and foreign markets.

The medical equipment
and supplies sector (also
referred to as “medical
devices”), make up a
significant portion of the
healthcare industry.

Industrial machinery - With Arlington’s
strategic location on the Interstate
20 corridor and reasonable access to
the Ports of Houston, Galveston, and
Freeport, it is well positioned to serve
both the inbound and outbound
supply chains for this industry. There
are also existing industries in Arlington
that are already a part of this supply
chain. A strong business proposition
can be developed to showcase
Arlington’s competitive advantage for
this industry segment.

The industrial machinery
manufacturing industry is
one of the largest and most
competitive sectors of the
American manufacturing
economy.

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