One of the best kept secrets in the United States as far as economic opportunities is Indianapolis. The city has ranked in the top ten in surveys done by both Forbes and CNN Money in the last two years thanks to good employment and low costs of housing. In fact, it was the most affordable large city in the US in 2008, according to Forbes. It's still one of a very few where one parent can work metal coiling banding machines as a steady job, the other can stay home, and the family can still afford a nice two storey house.

Part of the reason for the economic stability of Indianapolis is the strength of its industrial sector. With prime placement in the middle of the country, our city is a major shipping hub and many companies cut costs by basing manufacturing operations here. The companies which service these industries, such as those who specialize in the repair of blow through valves, also make good money off of the operations here. Let's take a look at some of the most important industry sectors.

Metals

While you won't find platinum bullion held at any of the city's major banks, other metals which some may argue are even more precious are smelted here on a regular basis. Aluminum, iron, copper, and other primary metals are all refined in the fires of Indianapolis factories before being shipped to value added plants all over the world.

Industrial Machinery

Indianapolis is the home of several companies which manufacture both equipment and machinery for the trades. Bahco tools are used to assemble chain lines and lay up lines for saw mills, banding machines are put together in the northern industrial areas, and you'll find the parts needed for this equipment made in the city as well.

Pharmaceuticals

As with many of the mid-western states, Indiana is home to several major pharmaceutical companies. These companies conduct research and produce medicine in cities such as Indianapolis. The city has been named one of the top places for university graduates to find a job, often in research facilities. Once they discover the working properties of chemical compounds, the genetic information can be sent to the lab and the plants where a machine similar to a pin mixer can create the right size pills for consumption.

There are several other industries operating in Indianapolis as well. Agriculture and finance have a notable presence in the area.