Frederick’s prime business locations, skilled workforce, and highway transportation assets allow manufacturing companies to compete on a global basis. Located at the crossroads of I-70 and I-270, and just minutes from I-81, the manufacturing industry in Frederick enjoys easy access to regional markets and beyond.

From North America's largest producer of solar silicon wafers to cutting edge pharmaceuticals, technology-driven manufacturing has a strong presence in Frederick. Hundreds of employees are involved in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities where such diverse products as vaccines, construction elements, biological products, ceramic components, and energy-related materials are produced.