"Wisconsin manufacturers are definitely leading the economic recovery."
–Buckley Brinkman, executive director of WMEP. EXPORTS
26% of Wisconsin's total exports are generated by small- and medium-sized firms
36% of Wisconsin manufacturing, mining and farm (MMF) GDP is exported
According to the NEW Manufacturing Alliance 2012 Manufacturing Vitality Index:
$25.0 $20.0
$15.0 $10.0
$5.0 $0.0 In billions Source: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation www.insightonmfg.com May 2012 • INSIGHT on Manufacturing | 19
WISCONSIN EXPORTS 1987-2011 71%
Source: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
of manufacturers expect an increase in sales in 2012
PROJECTED 2012 SALES
2010 2011
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