Components Manufacturing

A High Performance Steel Ecosystem
Corpus Christi offers a differentiated value proposition for steel producers, combining industrial sites with port access, direct access to critical feedstocks, and a rapidly expanding manufacturing base. The region’s metals and fabrication cluster is strengthened high local demand as Texas imports $16 billion of metal and plastic components annualy.

An Expanding Manufacturing and Steel Cluster
Corpus Christi’s manufacturing sector reached $7B in value added in 2023, representing 22% of the regional economy and employing over 9,000 workers. Local metal and plastic production make Corpus Christi ideal for precision and additive manufacturing of components used for assembly, with sites and properties available for machine shops, custom piece work, and extrusion-based plastics operations.

Growth in Downstream Steel Products
Corpus Christi is emerging as a hub for high-value metal products, components, and fabrication. Companies benefit from co-location synergies with established metal and plastics producers, strong regional demand.

A Workforce Built for Metals Manufacturing
Del Mar College, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Kingsville, and Coastal Bend College deliver deep training pipelines in welding, machining, millwrighting, advanced fabrication, and quality assurance. High school CTE programs in metal trades and industry-led upskilling initiatives ensure a steady stream of qualified talent for high-specification, precision-based steel operations generating a workforce of 4,110 skilled in CNC machining, welding, and precision manufacturing.

Global Logistics Advantages
With deep-water port capacity, Class I rail connectivity, interstate highway access, and expanding air service, Corpus Christi offers fast, cost-efficient distribution for raw materials and finished products to other US hubs, North American supply chains, and international export markets.