Manufacturing
It’s important for Alaska to develop value-added industries such as manufacturing. There are already several businesses producing unique materials and products throughout the state. This industry’s great growth potential allows Alaska Business many opportunities to explore new businesses, ideas, and developments. Some key items that are made in Alaska include construction materials for both residential and commercial properties, food for wholesale, and industrial textiles and materials.
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Treat Maker Named 2025 Alaska Manufacturer of the Year
The winner of the Made in Alaska program’s Manufacturer of the Year award for 2025 is Mountain Dog, the Palmer-based maker of freeze-dried salmon treats for pets.
Profit by the Pint: Toasting Alaska’s Favorite Breweries
Some of Alaska’s brewers have decades of experience guiding their businesses and operations. What leads to a successful brewery in Alaska?
Alyeschem Breaks Ground on North Slope Petrochemical Factory
Alyeschem broke ground on a North Slope chemical plant to produce methanol and ultra-low sulfur diesel, scheduled for operation by the end of next year.
New Owner Rebrands Airframes Alaska and Alaskan Bushwheels as McFarlane Alaska
Alaskan Bushwheels and Airframes Alaska are splitting away from the Alaska Gear Company brand under the name McFarlane Alaska, a division of Kansas-based aviation parts supplier Victor Sierra.
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Products made by Montis Corporation, Kastle’s Creations, and Loopy Lupine couldn’t be more different, but they all aspire to great prominence in the market.
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What happens when a city with fewer than 300 residents becomes a major freight and tourism hub, despite being accessible only by boat, plane, or a one-lane highway/railroad tunnel managed on a strict schedule?
If you’re in the City of Whittier, you get busy. The city has two separate transportation planning efforts underway, including a safety action plan under the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative, which focuses on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and emergency responders. The second is Whittier Moves, the city’s transportation master plan, which serves as the long-term roadmap for growth.