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such as robotic assisted surgery and
orthopedics.
Two other examples are Lee
Manufacturing, located in the
Barnes Industrial Park, and Quality
Engineering Services, located on
North Plains Industrial Road. A visit to
their websites reveals that they both
represent advanced manufacturing
that requires a talented workforce,
to produce components used in
industries requiring products built to
highly precise standards.
Our marketing strategy for attracting
new manufacturers highlights
Wallingford’s prime location, diverse
industrial properties, competitive
electric rates and reasonable taxes.
Just as important, we emphasize
the strong presence of established
companies that already call
Wallingford home—a powerful
selling point that reinforces the
town’s reputation as a thriving center
for industry.
As an added point of pride, we CELEBRATE WALLINGFORD!
highlight Lyman Hall graduate Paul
Lavoie, who served as Connecticut’s
first Chief Manufacturing Officer
from 2022 to 2025. He continues
to champion manufacturing in his
current role as the University of New
Haven’s inaugural Vice President of
Innovation and Applied Technology,
where he is leading plans for a
130,000-square-foot Research &
Development Park at the university’s
West Haven campus.
From the companies highlighted
above, it’s clear that Wallingford is
home to many firms at the forefront
CELEBRATE WALLINGFORD!
of advanced manufacturing in
Connecticut. This strong foundation
supports a diverse local economy,
well-positioned to thrive in the
global marketplace. Your Economic
Development Commission remains
committed to attracting and
supporting even more of these
innovative enterprises.
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