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Lancaster County Industry Cluster Profiles

Lancaster County Industry Cluster Profiles. Scott Sheely Lancaster County Workforce Investment Board. A Workforce Investment Strategy. Local industries that have a chance for long-term growth and success because they have some sort of local competitive advantage;

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Lancaster County Industry Cluster Profiles

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  1. Lancaster County Industry Cluster Profiles Scott Sheely Lancaster County Workforce Investment Board

  2. A Workforce Investment Strategy • Local industries that have a chance for long-term growth and success because they have some sort of local competitive advantage; • Local industries with a competitive advantage that grow gold-collar (high skill, high pay, high demand) jobs.

  3. Lancaster CountyCommunity Audit Project • Funded by a grant from the US Department of Labor; • Began July 1, 2001; • Intensive study of Lancaster County industry clusters using data collected by the PA Department of Labor and Industry; • Interpreted by a group of local planners, economists, economic and workforce development professionals, industry representatives, educators, and State officials.

  4. A Conceptual Framework • Industry clusters as a planning concept provides all of these systems with a common framework for understanding and a common language that is meaningful for all; • Working together toward understanding local clusters helps these diverse systems develop a common vision of where each needs to put its energy and resources; • Each system then follows through on the implications for its work.

  5. Questions to Ask in Analysis of Data • Which industries are growing and which are declining? • What is the importance of an industry to the local economy relative to its importance to the national economy? • How competitive are regional industries when compared to their national counterparts?

  6. Results • Statistical analysis completed; • Validated with calls on-site through the PA Business Calling Program; • Preliminary results analyzed by local Steering Committee; • Preliminary findings shared with Chamber, Economic Development Company, County government, higher education, and local school districts; • Priority clusters reviewed by County Commissioners and used by other systems.

  7. Lancaster CountyPriority Industry Clusters • Health Care • Construction • Food Processing • Biotechnology • Communications • Metals and Metal Fabricating • Automotive

  8. Health Care Industries • Long-term Care • Acute Care • Mental Health and Mental Retardation • Outpatient and Private Practice • Wholesale and Retail • Insurance

  9. Health Care Employment • Grew 2,520 jobs or 12.9% since 1995 • Average earnings of $30,149 • 4% less concentrated than US average • 22,030 is 10.1% of Lancaster County employment in 2000* *Includes drug stores and health insurance

  10. Health Care Key Segments • Nursing and personal care facilities (805) (very high employment, high LQ, and high CEC) • Hospitals (806) (very high employment) • Offices of medical doctors (801) (high growth in employment, high CEC)

  11. Health Care Top Occupations • Nursing Aides • Registered Nurses • Licensed Practical Nurses • Physicians and Surgeons • Home Care Aides • Medical Secretaries • Dental Hygienists and Assistants • Residential Counselors • Lab Technologists

  12. Health Care Top Employers • Lancaster General Hospital (5,221) • Masonic Homes (1,350) • Ephrata Community Hospital (1,200) • Willow Valley Retirement Community (1,100) • Lancaster Regional Medical Center (1,000) • Community Hospital (560) • Brethren Village (500) • Mennonite Home Communities (490) • Landis Homes Retirement Community (390)

  13. Construction Industries • Contractors • Building Services • Lumber and Wood Products • Real Estate • Engineering and Architectural Services

  14. Construction Employment • 26,505 is 12.1% of Lancaster County employment in 2000 • Grew 5,184 jobs or 24% since 1995 • Average earnings of $34,491 • 23% more concentrated than US average

  15. Construction Key Segments • Residential and non-residential building construction (152, 154) (high employment and high LQ) • Plumbing, heating, and air conditioning (171) (high employment and high LQ) • Masonry, stonework, and plastering (174) (high employment and high LQ) • Millwork, plywood and structures (243) (high employment, high LQ, and moderate CEC) • Household and public building furniture (251, 253) (high LQ)

  16. Construction Top Occupations • Carpenters • Plumbers • Electricians • Assemblers and Fabricators • Brickmasons • Painters • Brickmason and Carpenter Helpers • Cost Estimators • HVAC Mechanics

  17. Construction Top Employers • Armstrong (2,750) • High Industries (1,950) • The Horst Group (450) • Martin Limestone (430) • Stock Building Supply (240) • Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry (230) • Fleetwood Homes of PA (225) • Amerimax Home Products (225) • B.J. Baldwin and Lancaster Electric (200) • Redman Homes (200)

  18. Food Processing Industries • Agricultural Production • Agricultural Services • Processing of Food • Wholesale Food Distribution

  19. Food Processing Employment • 15,933 is 7.3% of Lancaster County employment in 2000 • Grew 673 jobs or 4.4% since 1995 • Average earnings of $32,061 • 90% more concentrated than US average

  20. Food Processing Key Segments • Poultry and eggs (025) (high LQ) • Veterinary and other animal services (074, 075) (high LQ) • Meat products (201) (high employment, high LQ, and moderate CEC) • Dairy products (202) (high employment, very high LQ, and high CEC)

  21. Food Processing Key Segments • Grain mill products (204) (high employment, very high LQ) • Bakery products (205) (high employment and very high LQ) • Sugar and confectionary products (206) (high employment and very high LQ) • Grocery distribution (514) (high employment, high LQ, and high CEC)

  22. Food Processing Top Occupations • Packaging Machine Operators • Agricultural Workers • Truck Drivers • Freight Movers • Industrial Machine Mechanics • Bakers • Precision Food Workers • Sales Representatives • Food Batchmakers

  23. Food Processing Top Employers • Tyson Foods (1,200) • Y & S Candies (800) • Kellogg Co. (600) • Turkey Hill Dairy (460) • Four Seasons Produce (425) • Kunzler & Co. (335) • Nissin Foods (310) • Kemps Foods (305)

  24. Food Processing Top Employers • R.W. Sauder (275) • Anderson Bakery (270) • Bongrain Cheese USA (260) • Pennfield Corp. (260) • Crystal Spring Water Company (225) • Wengers Feed Mill (175)

  25. Communications Industries • Printing • Communications • Precision Electronics Manufacturing • Advertising • Computer Services

  26. Communications Employment • 18,367 is 8.4% of Lancaster County employment in 2000 • Grew 2,519 jobs or 15.9% since 1995 • Average earnings of $40,936 • Concentrated at the US average

  27. Communications Key Segments • Newspaper printing (271) (high employment and high LQ) • Commercial printing (275) (very high employment, very high LQ, and high CEC) • Household audio and video equipment (365) (high LQ)

  28. Communications Top Occupations • Hand Packers and Packagers • Precision Printing Workers • Sales Representatives • Offset Lithographic Press Operators • Printing and Binding Workers • Writers and Editors • Computer Programmers and Support Specialist

  29. Communcations Top Employers • R.R. Donnelley & Sons (3,500) • U.S. Postal Service (1,225) • Lancaster Newspapers (650) • D & E Communications (600) • Coupon Clipper (500) • Philips Communication and Security Systems (385) • Cadmus – Lancaster Press Division (305) • Burle Industries (260) • Intelligencer Printing (230) • Cadmus – Science Press Division (225) • Thomson Multimedia, Inc. (220)

  30. Biotechnology Industries • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing • Medical Instruments Manufacturing • Medical and Dental Labs • Research and Testing

  31. Biotechnology Employment • 2,281 is 1.1% of Lancaster County employment in 2000 • Grew 650 jobs or 39.9% since 1995 • Average earnings of $51,517 • 8% less concentrated than US average

  32. Biotechnology Key Segments • Drug manufacturing (283) (high LQ) • Medical instruments and supplies (384) (high growth in employment, change in IQ, and high CEC)

  33. Biotechnology Top Occupations • Electrical and Electronics Engineers • Computer Engineers • Precision Assemblers • Biological Scientists • Inspectors and Testers • Biological Technicians • Packaging Machine Operators • Animal Caretakers

  34. Biotechnology Top Employers • Wyeth Vaccines (800) • Lancaster Laboratories (650) • Pfizer • Johnson & Johnson

  35. Metals and Metal Fabricating Industries • Primary Metal Products • Fabricated Metal Products • Industrial Machinery and Equipment • Electrical Equipment • Transportation Equipment

  36. Metals and Metal Fabricating Employment • 17,395 is 8.0% of Lancaster County employment in 2000 • Lost 539 jobs or 3% since 1995 • Average earnings of $40,153 • 55% more concentrated than US average

  37. Metals and Metal Fabricating Key Segments • Nonferrous rolling and drawing (335) (high employment and high LQ); • Fabricated metal products (340) (high employment and high LQ); • Electrical equipment and supplies (369) (high growth and high LQ).

  38. Metals and Metal Fabricating Top Occupations • Assemblers • Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators • Extrusion and Drawing Operators • Industrial Machinery Mechanics • Machine Forming Operators • Precision Assemblers • Machinists • Foundry Operators and Tenders

  39. Metals and Metal Fabricating Top Employers • New Holland North America (1,300) • Alcoa Mill Products (1,000) • Anvil International (945) • Burnham Corp. (635) • Buck Co. (375) • Ladder Towers, Inc. (280) • NTN-BCA Corp. (270) • ITT Industries, Engineered Valves (250) • Dana Corp. (240) • Kalas Manufacturing (230)

  40. Automotive Industries • Wholesale Motor Vehicles, Parts and Supplies • New and Used Car Dealers • Retail Auto and Home Supply Stores • Service Stations • Auto Repair Services

  41. Automotive Employment • 9,094 is 4.2% of Lancaster County employment in 2000 • Grew 1,653 jobs or 22.2% since 1995 • Average earnings of $26,290 • 31% more concentrated than US average

  42. Automotive Key Segments • Motor Vehicles, Parts, and Supplies (501) (high growth rate, very high LQ) • New and Used Car Dealers (551) (moderate growth, good LQ) • Auto Repair Services (750) (high growth rate, moderate LQ, good CEC)

  43. Automotive Top Occupations • Auto mechanics and service technicians • Retail salespersons • Truck drivers • Marketing and sales supervisors • Parts salespersons • Cashiers • Helpers and movers

  44. Automotive Top Employers • Manheim Auto Auction (1,900)

  45. Lancaster CountySignificant Industry Segments • Business Services • Education • Financial Services • Hospitality • Retail • Transportation • Wholesale Trade

  46. Business Services Industries • Personnel Supply Services • Detective, Guard, and Armored Car • Security Systems • Business Associations • Professional and Labor Organization • Management and Consulting Services

  47. Business Services Employment • 7,071 is 3.2% of Lancaster County employment in 2000 • Grew 1,904 or 36.8% since 1995 • Average earnings of $19,330* • 39% less concentrated than US average*

  48. Business Services Key Segments • Personnel Supply Services (736) (high employment) • Security Systems (7382) (good LQ and CEC) • Limited growth and improvement in competitive position among most categories

  49. Business Services Top Occupations • Hand packers • Secretaries • Plant and system operators • Machine operators • Carpenters • Administrative support • Janitors • Office clerks • Data entry keyer

  50. Business Services Top Employers • Kelly Services (560) • 1to1 Contact Centers (225) • Diamond Medical Staffing (150)

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