Important Manufacturing Town

Rockford remains, as it has in the past, an important manufacturing town, with 1,400 companies producing goods in the three-county area of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle. More than 120 companies alone are headquartered in the three-county area. It’s a world leader in the manufacture of machine tools and auto parts and is increasingly becoming recognized as an important center for aerospace components. Over the years, Rockford has diversified itself and now is home to a broader set of enterprises, including distribution centers and call center/office operations.