Manufacturing
Large employers of manufacturing jobs in Lakeland
With over 14,000 residents employed in manufacturing roles, Lakeland has earned a spot among the top U.S. metros for manufacturing jobs.
Treatt
Treatt is an English-based flavors and essence company. Their Lakeland manufacturing facility is their only US location. In 2018 the doubled their facility in size by 65,000 square feet and added 35 new High-Skill, High-Wage jobs, with $16 million in capital investment.
Brightstar
Brightstar, formally known as IGT, is a global manufacturer of lottery tickets. They planted roots in Lakeland 2009 and recently completed a $16 million expansion. They house the largest printing press in the world and have 300 advanced manufacturing jobs.
KEYMArk
Keymark is a manufacturer of aluminum extrusions for an array of US industries. In 2010, an expansion was completed increasing their footprint to 256,000 square feet. Fast forward to 2022-23, Keymark is expanding once again, building a new 76,000 square foot facility on Drane Field Road and renovating their existing facility with a combined capital investment of $30,000,000+.
