Missouri is home to some of the world's premier automotive and aerospace suppliers. These industries have played a critical role in the state's economic development, and, as a result, Missouri is a global leader in aerospace, automotive, defense, and manufacturing trades. Below, learn about Missouri's history and continued prominence in these key industries. 

Aerospace

Missouri has been a pioneer in aviation and aerospace manufacturing for more than a century. From the state's early support for and connections to Charles Lindbergh's groundbreaking flight to producing advanced equipment used in the International Space Station, Missouri has played a prominent role in the air and space industries. 

And its presence continues to grow with no signs of stopping. Currently, Missouri is home to more than 100 aerospace or aviation manufacturers. These companies are major drivers of Missouri's economic development and its continued expansion, which create greater development opportunities for suppliers, partners, and service providers.  

Automotive

Vehicle production has made an equally important contribution to Missouri's long history. By the early 1920s, almost 30 companies built automobiles in Missouri. For the last 100 years, automakers have used Missouri's highly skilled workforce, manufacturing expertise, and multi-modal transportation network to produce the best the world has to offer. This well established economic foundation is why Missouri has consistently ranked among the highest for vehicle production, and nearly a third of its counties have auto-related employment concentrations that surpass the national average.

It is very clear that Missouri is inextricably tied to the past, present and future of the aerospace and automotive industries.  

O'Fallon, Missouri is strategically located between the General Motors Assembly Plant in Wentzville and Boeing Defense in St. Charles and St. Louis counties which makes it uniquely situated for automotive and aerospace suppliers. A newly established or relocated business here gets all the advantages of a business-friendly environment and a workforce with strong roots in both automotive and aerospace. O'Fallon is also one of the nation's safest cities and an affordable place to live, work, and thrive. Call Select O'Fallon at (636) 379-5532 or visit the website to learn more about this fast-growing, dynamic city and the economic development opportunities that await.