Manufacturers add value to raw products by creating manufactured items. For example, cotton cloth becomes more valuable than a boll of cotton through manufacturing processes.
The leading products of New Mexico's manufacturing industries are computer and electronic equipment. Silicon computer chips are produced in the state making this sector worth about 80% of the manufacturing industry. Another important product in this sector is telephone equipment.
Chemicals, clothing, concrete, food products, petroleum products and printed materials are also produced in New Mexico.
The leading products of New Mexico's manufacturing industries are computer and electronic equipment. Silicon computer chips are produced in the state making this sector worth about 80% of the manufacturing industry. Another important product in this sector is telephone equipment.
Chemicals, clothing, concrete, food products, petroleum products and printed materials are also produced in New Mexico.