The Council of Industry has been the manufacturer’s association for the Hudson
Valley since 1910. We are a privately funded not-for-profit organization, whose
mission is to promote the success of our member firms and their employees,
and through them contribute to the success of the Hudson Valley Community.
Click on the Manufacturing is Vital logo to find out how you can help promote manufacturing.
Member Services
The Council of Industry is the Manufacturer's Association
of the Hudson Valley
We offer our members:
Message Board
The Council of Industry is proud to announce the Manufacturing Champions for 2012
- Private sector Champions are Richard and Carol Parker, founder and president of Fair Rite Products Corp.
- Public Sector Champion is Orange County Executive Ed Diana.
- The Champion organization for its support of Hudson Valley Manufacturing is Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation.
The Award Breakfast honoring the Manufacturing Champions will be held on May 18th at the Powelton Club in Newburgh. Click here for more info and sponsorship opportunities.
Manufacturing Facts
Facts about N.Y. State Manufacturing
- Manufacturers in New York account for 5.4% of the total output in the state, employing 5.3% of the workforce.
- Total output from manufacturing has ranged between $54 and $64 billion for the past several years and it was $58.8 billion in 2009.
- Manufacturing compensation is 25% higher than other non farm employers in the state.
