producing high-quality hardwood lumber; proportion of highest quality logs
(grades 1 & 2) increased from 26% to 49% between 1986 and 1998
4.3 million acres of timber land; an 11% increase since 1967
growing 641 million board feet of sawtimber
annually; a 284% increase since 1967
removing 480 million board feet annually; a 39%
increase since 1967. A growth to removal ration of 1:34
Primary Industry (logging, sawmills, veneer, plywood,
etc.)
601 firms comprise the primary industry in
Indiana
21,692 individuals are employed by the primary
industry
$563 million in compensation paid by the primary
industry
$1.18 billion in value are added to the state's economy
by the primary industry
Secondary Industry
(furniture, fixtures, etc.)
509 firms comprise the secondary wood products
manufacturing industry in Indiana
19 of 300 largest U.S. furniture and related
products manufacturers have headquarters in Indiana
69 of 300 largest U.S. furniture and related products
manufacturers have plants in Indiana
26,150 individuals are employed by the secondary
industry
$666 million in compensation paid by the
secondary industry
$1.58 billion in value are added to the state economy
by the secondary industry; a increase of 17% since 1997
Employment by Manufacturing Sector in Indiana
1Data from 1997 and 2002 Census of Manufacturers, 1998 State Forest Inventory, 2003
Furniture Design and Manufacturing (latest information avalaible at time of printing)
