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Volusia County ’ s manufacturing sector maintained a steady and stable position within the local economy contrary to the declining trends being experienced elsewhere within the State of Florida.

The overall number of manufacturers present within the county increased to over 430 in 2006 and accounted for a large portion of the county ’ s GMP.

Manufacturing maintains one of the highest of all average wage levels within the county and generates a higher rate of circulation of economic impact than any other business sector that comprises the local economy.