General Dynamics
General Information
Listing Information
From Gulfstream business jets and combat vehicles to nuclear-powered submarines and communications systems, people around the world depend on our products and services for their safety and security.
We offer a broad portfolio of innovative products and services in business aviation; combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; IT and C4ISR solutions; and shipbuilding and ship repair.
Fueling Growth Across Industries
Companies in Mesquite span from international industry leaders to homegrown businesses. With skilled local and regional talent, competitive operating costs and a well-connected location, Mesquite attracts companies across industries such as:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Energy, including Renewable & Clean Energy
- Food Processing
- Distribution and Logistics
- Furniture and Home Goods Distribution
- Automotive Components and Accessories
- Aerospace and Defense Technologies
- Battery and Energy Storage Systems
Leading Companies in Mesquite
Among the top companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, several are located right here in Mesquite. Some of the major employers in Mesquite, Texas include:
- Canadian Solar - First United States manufacturing facility
- Hithium - A leading manufacturer of stationary energy storage products
- General Dynamics - Global aerospace and defense company
- PepsiCo – Largest bottling plant in North America (since 2011)
- Ashley Furniture Industries – Southwest regional fulfillment and distribution center; 1 of 15 global locations (since 2019)
- FedEx Ground – This shipping giant opened this new DFW hub strategically along US Hwy. 80 and IH-30 in Mesquite (since 2017)
- Walmart Corporation – National training center; serving North Texas region (since 2017)
- UPS – The Customer Center is Mesquite’s largest private-sector employer (since 1983)
- Orora Visual – One of the largest printing companies in North American and U.S. headquarters for Australian-based Orora. Other U.S. facilities include Los Angeles, Chicago and New York (since 1956)