Advanced Manufacturing in the Golden Triangle
A High-Performance Region for Innovation, Production, & Workforce Excellence
The Golden Triangle Region of Mississippi is a leading Southeast hub for industries like advanced manufacturing, engineering, automation, and high-tech production.
The region’s success comes from a powerful combination of industrial-ready sites, abundant utilities, advanced workforce training, multimodal transportation, and deep engineering talent sourced from Mississippi State University.
Whether companies focus on precision manufacturing, robotics, engineered materials, automotive components, aerospace systems, metals, electronics, or custom fabrication, the Golden Triangle delivers the infrastructure and workforce needed to scale.
A Growing Hub for High-Tech Manufacturing
The Golden Triangle is home to global leaders that represent the full spectrum of advanced manufacturing.
Steel Dynamics produces high-quality steel products and has state-of-the-art steel finishing capabilities.
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Aurora Flight Sciences has a research and production facility for advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
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Stark Aerospace designs and manufactures defense systems, composites, and advanced avionics.
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Research, Innovation & Engineering Support
The Golden Triangle offers advanced R&D and prototyping support through Mississippi State University, including:
- Materials testing and optimization
- Robotics & automation engineering
- Composite materials development
- Modeling, simulation & digital twin technologies
- Precision measurement and quality engineering
- Additive manufacturing
- Manufacturing process optimization
- Cybersecurity support for Industry 4.0 systems
MSU’s industry partnerships help manufacturers innovate, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market.
MSU’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS) and HPC² provide applied research, prototyping, materials testing, and advanced computing support for manufacturers of all sizes.
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WORKFORCE
The Golden Triangle offers direct access to Mississippi State University, one of the nation’s leading engineering institutions. As such, MSU supplies top-tier talent in:
- Mechanical, electrical & industrial engineering
- Aerospace engineering
- Materials science & composite materials
- Computer science & cybersecurity
- Automation, robotics & AI
- Additive manufacturing, modeling & simulation
Local workforce development is supported by:
- East Mississippi Community College’s Workforce and Community Services Division is nationally recognized for its customized training programs tailored to employer needs
- Programs included training in mechatronics and robotics, industrial automation, advanced welding and fabrication, precision machining and CNC technologies, industrial maintenance and electrical systems, and more.
- State workforce programs providing no-cost customized training for new and expanding industries
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Multimodal Transportation & Logistics Advantage
Advanced manufacturers depend on reliable access to suppliers and markets. The Golden Triangle offers exceptional logistical connectivity.
- Class-I rail service via Kansas City Southern supports inbound raw materials, components, heavy freight, and outbound finished products.
- U.S. Highways 45 and 82 provide direct access to I-20/59, I-55, and I-22, providing fast access to Memphis, Birmingham, New Orleans, Jackson, and the Gulf Coast.
- Port access to the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway provides low-cost barge shipping for bulk materials, oversized shipments, and global distribution with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.
- Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) for executive travel, with daily flights to Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth international airports.
These assets support just-in-time delivery, efficient supply chains, and global market reach.
SUSTAINABILITY
Companies seeking low-carbon, efficient operations benefit from the region’s:
- Access to TVA renewable energy programs
- Ample land for green buffers and sustainability-focused campus design
- Regional initiatives in biomass, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction
- Access to university research on sustainable processes
This combination supports ESG-driven companies and those looking to expand sustainably.
The Golden Triangle blends industrial strength with high quality of life:
- Affordable housing & cost of living
- Strong K–12 schools
- Outdoor recreation: rivers, lakes, parks, sports, trails
- Family-friendly communities with short commutes
These key features of the GTR keep employees satisfied and turnover low—important for advanced manufacturing.
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