Beyond the Factory Floor: How Carlsbad Manufacturing Creates Industry-Leading Products

Manufacturing companies with roots in Carlsbad don’t just come here to fulfill the status quo. They’re leading the industry: developing innovative, unique products in their respective fields.

Successful manufacturing companies have an impact that reaches beyond their bottom line. They provide great jobs, boost the local economy and build community pride. And when companies focus on advanced practices and employee development, they create an innovative model with impacts far outside their facility walls.

Carlsbad’s unique landscape contributes to this innovation. We pride ourselves on collaboration. Our business community stays connected in a rapidly evolving landscape – especially in the manufacturing space. Additionally, our city attracts top tier talent who fuel businesses.

In Carlsbad, we’re home to many businesses that are pushing the boundaries of manufacturing. For example, HM Electronics creates communications, audio, software and hardware solutions for restaurants, first responders, broadcasters, military and more. The company promotes collaboration as a “lean” enterprise. It provides ongoing development and encourages feedback among its employees.

HM Electronics’ approach has paid off. The company has received industry recognitions such as the San Diego Business Journal Best Paces to Work; El Pollo Loco Award of Excellence, Service and Technology; and even an Emmy for Technology and Engineering.

“Carlsbad is home to skilled employees that help us live our ‘lean’ principle and become a more effective and efficient organization,” said Jennifer Sharpe, Manager, Global Talent Acquisition at HM Electronics.

Carlsbad is also home to many of the biggest brands in golf. From small startups to global brands, Carlsbad is at the center of golf innovation and product manufacturing. This includes the headquarters for TaylorMade Golf, which moved to Carlsbad in the late 1980s due to the city’s growing talent pool and opportunity for year-round outdoor testing.

Innovation is part of TaylorMade Golf’s roots, starting with the introduction of the original metal wood over 40 years ago. The company continues to revolutionize the golf product world.

“At TaylorMade, our mission extends far beyond making the best performing golf equipment in the world. Striving for constant innovation and pushing the envelope of what’s possible are at the core of our culture and who we are as a brand,” said David Abeles, TaylorMade President and CEO.

People are the foundation of any successful company. As the manufacturing industry continues to innovate, strategic and skilled employees will be at the center of creating new and exciting products. Carlsbad provides the right ecosystem to source this talent, thanks to nearby universities and community colleges as well as a high quality of life.

From the driving range to the board room, Carlsbad manufacturers continue to show why the region is a hub for innovation. Learn more about how Carlsbad provides value for innovative manufacturers by visiting our website.