Sterling Heights is home to four OEM vehicle productions plants: the Fiat-Chrysler Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, the Fiat-Chrysler Stamping Plant, the Ford Van Dyke Transmission Plant, and the Ford Axle Plant. In addition, over 76,000 automotive, engineering and design, technicians and skilled trades professionals work in the Sterling Heights and Macomb County area. The automotive and manufacturing industries continue to be a cornerstone of the city’s local, regional, and statewide economy.