Kokomo Business and Industry
Businesses, both large and small, are welcome in Kokomo/Howard County. Several prominent resources have recently recognized Kokomo’s strong business sector. In 2005 and 2006, the DaimlerChrysler Kokomo Transmission Plant was acknowledged as the number one company throughout the continent in transmission manufacturing productivity by Harbour Report.
The three top manufacturers in the area include the DaimlerChrysler Corporation, employing close to 6,800 people, Delphi Delco Electronics Systems, employing nearly 5,300 people, and Haynes International, comprised of a workforce reaching 750. In addition, about 3,000 businesses reside in Howard County. Leading industries include automotive parts and accessories, specialized electronic components, injection molding, and medical instruments. Many types of laborers are available with the strong work ethic Midwesterners are known for.
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