Nonmetallic Minerals

The nonmetallic minerals industry consists of the production of such things as stone, clay, glass, concrete, gypsum, and plaster. In Iowa this industry is mainly concrete and concrete products.

There are 444 nonmetallic minerals industry employers in the state of Iowa, employing 8,680 people. The nonmetallic minerals industry contributes $706,000,000 to the Gross State Product, which is 4% of the manufacturing GSP. The distribution of employees by county is displayed below:

> 200 151-200 101-150 51-100 0-50

CIRAS provides education and technical assistance to Iowa manufacturers in the areas of engineering, management practices, procurement, productivity, and quality management.

General industry links are highlighted below. Please contact the webmaster if you are aware of additional nonmetallic minerals industry-related educational links that you feel would benefit Iowa manufacturers.

Sources

1. Bureau of Economic Analysis: Regional Accounts GSP data (2000)
2. Harris Selectory, June 2002

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