Critical Manufacturing Sector

Sector Chiefs:

VACANT

Sector Overview

Overview of the Critical Manufacturing Sector

The longevity and growth of the United States economy heavily rests on the shoulders of the Critical Manufacturing Sector. Any form of targeted attack or mishap within this area could indirectly affect several other vital sectors across the country.

The core industries forming the foundation of this sector are as follows:

  • Primary Metal Manufacturing
    • Iron and Steel Mills and Ferro Alloy Manufacturing
    • Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing
    • Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing
  • Machinery Manufacturing
    • Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
  • Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
    • Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
  • Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
    • Vehicle Manufacturing
    • Aviation and Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
    • Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing

The outputs from these manufacturing industries are deemed to be an essential part of several other important infrastructural sectors. The Critical Manufacturing Sector’s primary strategy revolves around recognizing, examining, prioritizing, and safeguarding nationally significant manufacturing industries susceptible to both human-induced and natural disasters.