Industry

Local manufacturers contribute to the economy by producing cast abrasive grinding wheels, forging axles that are used for the mobile home industry and for high tech recreational vehicles and other non-automotive wheels. The town is also home to the design and assembly of automotive headliners, appliance timers, design and craft specialty tooling equipment, automotive air conditioning parts, design and manufacture of electric transformers and coils, design of custom leather goods, and the pouring of gray and ductile iron products. Other North Manchester companies include the preparation and distribution of specialty animal feeds and feed ingredients, production of aluminum wheel rims for bicycles and wheelchairs, and a large book binding industry.