WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2013 — (PRNewswire) — With almost 300,000 establishments and 11 million employees, manufacturing plays a major role in the nation's economy. A new U.S. Census Bureau infographic, "Manufacturing in America," focuses on the scope of manufacturing, its importance as a major employer and its concentrations throughout the country. The infographic highlights a wide range of statistics from sources such as County Business Patterns and Annual Survey of Manufactures. The most recent year's data from some of these programs are highlighted.

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