Made in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix hosts a diverse and robust manufacturing sector, driven by its strategic location, business-friendly environment, and advanced infrastructure.
Phoenix’s manufacturing landscape is supported by over 5,498 establishments, employing more than 181,900 workers, with 68,905 industrial jobs in the city alone.
The region’s proximity to Mexico, robust supply chain, and infrastructure like the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and rail networks (BNSF and Union Pacific) enhance its appeal.
This diversity, combined with investments in automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies, positions Phoenix as a leader in U.S. manufacturing job growth, particularly in semiconductors, aerospace, and automotive sectors.
The region’s proximity to Mexico, robust supply chain, and infrastructure like the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and rail networks (BNSF and Union Pacific) enhance its appeal.
This diversity, combined with investments in automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies, positions Phoenix as a leader in U.S. manufacturing job growth, particularly in semiconductors, aerospace, and automotive sectors.
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Strawberry Hedgehog
Strawberry Hedgehog is a Phoenix-based artisanal business crafting vegan, eco-friendly bath and body products since 2007.
Known for handcrafted soaps, natural deodorants, whipped body creams, and beard oils, all free of synthetic dyes, fragrances, animal byproducts, or harmful chemicals.
They were voted Best Soap in the Valley by Phoenix Magazine in 2014, where their products were praised for their natural ingredients, gentle scents, and skin-friendly formulas.
The shop doubles as a production space and vegan boutique, featuring over 50 small makers.
The business offers soap clubs and online ordering, with a 4.5-star Yelp rating based on 35 reviews.