2026 Manufacturing Week Bus Tour

2026 Manufacturing Week
Bus Tour

Touring Manufacturing Facilities Across New York State.

Friday, October 2th - Friday, October 9th

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Philip Morris International
October 2 - 9

2026 Bus Tour

During Manufacturing Week, October 2 - 9, The Business Council staff travels throughout the state, making stops at manufacturing facilities and connecting with our employers to raise awareness about the impact each has on the state and local economy.

1000 Miles

From New York City to Plattsburgh to Buffalo and all points in between. 

11 Facilities

The Business Council will be touring eleven different facilities through Manufacturing Week. There is a wide range of products we will see made, including paper, furniture, beverages, and circuit boards. 

10 Cities

Albany, Saratoga, NYC, Binghamton, Jamestown, Buffalo, Nunda, Rochester, Auburn and Rome/Utica. 

7 Regions

New York City, Southern Tier, Central New York, Western New York, Caiptal Region, Mohawk Valley, and the Finger Lakes.

October Is Manufacturing Month

Read Governor Kathy Hochul’s proclamation announcing October as Manufacturing Month in New York State.

2026 Manufacturing Tour

Bus Stops

1. Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany(NABA) (Albany)

2. Soleno (Saratoga)

3. Crystal Window & Door Systems (Flushing)

4. Universal Instruments (Conklin)

5. Fancher Chair (Falconer)

6. Buffalo Stop (TBA)

7. Seating Inc. (Nunda)

8. Rochester Optical Manufacturing (Rochester)

9. EarthPlanter (Auburn)

10. Revere Copper (Rome)

11. Saranac Brewery (Utica)  

Video & Photos

Reports from the Road

SEE: All the Photos from the Manufacturing Bus Tour 

WATCH: Individual Tour Video Recaps from the 2025 Manufacturing Bus Tour 

WATCH: 2025 Manufacturing Bus Tour Complete Full Week Recap Video

 

For a recap of each individual stop, click the business page below to view videos and photos from the stop!

Crystal Windows and Doors

Crystal Window & Door Systems

31-10 Whitestone Expressway, Flushing, NY 11354
Miscellaneous
New York City
Earth Planter

EarthPlanter

13 Pulaski Street, Auburn, NY 13021
Miscellaneous
Central New York
Fancher Chair

Fancher Chair

121 S. Work Street, Falconer, NY 14733
Furniture and Related Product las la-couch dark-mint
Western New York
NABA

Northeastern Association of the Blind (NABA)

301 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
Paper
Capital Region
Revere Copper

Revere Copper

One Revere Park, Rome, NY 13440
Primary Metal las la-truck black
Mohawk Valley
Rochester Optical

Rochester Optical Manufacturing

920 Emerson Street, Rochester, NY 14606
Miscellaneous
Finger Lakes
Bus Tour

In the News

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Bus Tour

Traveling New York State

The Made in New York Manufacturing Bus Tour highlights our state’s rich manufacturing history.

Picking Up Chamber Members Across the State

Business Council staff picks up members from our partnering chambers and associations across New York to create a conversation on the challenges our private-sector employers face in New York State.

Spotlights our current employers across New York.

The valuable information we gather will help shape our future advocacy agenda.

New York State Manufacturing
By the Numbers

Source: National Association of Manufacturers most recent data 

75000000

Goods Produced

69000000

Goods Exported

419000

Employees

87190

Average Salary

Pharmaceutical & Medicine

sector has the most job openings, more than double the next sector. 

Top 5 Export Markets for New York State Manufacturing:

Switzerland
15%
Canada
14%
Hong Kong
8%
Israel
5%
India
4%

Chemicals

is the top manufacturing sector in New York State, which produces over $15 billion in products.