Ohio's Economic Development Corporation

A Trusted Partner
Phone614-224-6446CONTACT US
Menu
Search

BREAKING NEWS: Intel to build first Ohio chip manufacturing facility. Read More.

News

Categories: Automotive

Ohio is a leader in the automotive technology and innovation industry. Ohio’s automotive advantage translates into real-world strategic value for companies. A large auto specific workforce of over 108,000 individuals (about the seating capacity of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum) is among the largest in the Midwest; with both seasoned professionals and skilled newcomers who build quality into products.  

A full, in-state automotive supply chain and a location amid a concentration of automotive establishments in North America, offer accessibility to customers and suppliers, increasing speed to market and minimizing risk of supply disruptions. In Ohio, companies partner with each other, education, government, and research entities to strengthen the position in the industry. Ohio is an automotive powerhouse.  

The only thing that runs deeper than generations of automotive expertise is the collective pride in moving the industry forward. Every day, automotive advancements in Ohio have a global impact. So, when you think automotive, think Ohio. 

EPC Columbia will Expand in Ohio, Adding Space, Machinery, and Talent

EPC helps to support companies including Ford, Lincoln, and Nissa vehicles, along with Whirlpool appliances and other retail products
Posted on

EPC Columbia, a major manufacturer of plastic injection molded products, plans to expand its facility in Lebanon, adding 50 new jobs and investing $2.5 million. With the investment, EPC plans to grow its building by 20% with the addition of more than 75,000 square feet.

Read More

Ridge Corporation Expands in Ohio to Support Sales Growth

Ridge Corporation is doubling size of its facility and nearly doubling the size of its workforce in Southeast Ohio
Posted on

Ridge Corporation is investing at least $11 million to expand its production facility in Muskingum County support the development of advanced automotive composites that are recyclable, high-performing, and in-demand from its growing customer base nationwide.

Read More

Chiyoda Integre Chooses Ohio for its First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

The Tokyo-based global parts supplier will gain greater proximity to its North American customer base
Posted on

Chiyoda Integre Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based global parts supplier for industries ranging from automotive to telecommunications, plans to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Lancaster, Ohio, investing $1 million and creating 15 new jobs over the next three years.

Read More

Midwest Molding Expands in Ohio to Accommodate New Customers and Increased Business

Midwest Molding, Inc., an ISO 9001 certified plastic injection molding company, plans to expand its presence and add 99 jobs
Posted on

Midwest Molding, Inc. is moving all operations to its new 130,000-square-foot facility in Central Ohio to accommodate more production capacity and capabilities to meet anticipated growth over the next 5-10 years.

Read More
Matsu Ohio Increases Automotive Production Volume in Ohio

Matsu Ohio Increases Automotive Production Volume in Ohio

Northwest Ohio’s proximity to automotive customers was a key factor in the site decision
Posted on

Matsu Ohio, Inc. is part of Canada-based Matcor-Matsu Group and has obtained an array of opportunities to help current customers introduce new vehicles into the automotive market. The company will expand in Northwest Ohio, which puts them in a better position to reach these customers.

Read More

Lordstown Motors Corp. Receives Approval for Hub Motor and Battery Line

Approval from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority will help support production of the world’s first full-size, all-electric pickup truck
Posted on

Lordstown Motors Corp., a leader in electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, moved another step forward in its plans to produce the Lordstown Endurance, the world’s first full-size, all-electric pickup truck. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved support for the project’s hub motor and battery line.

Read More

Alcorta Forging Group Plans to Establish its First U.S. Manufacturing Operation and Headquarters in Ohio

Ohio’s economic, industrial and community benefits will provide company with new capabilities
Posted on

Alcorta Forging Group, a 100-year-old Spanish automotive supplier, plans to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation and regional headquarters in Marysville, Ohio, investing $15 million and creating 50 new jobs with a potential expansion to double in 5 years, pending state and local approvals.

Read More

Slalom Consulting LLC Expands into First Ohio Office

Fast-growing consulting firm serves Fortune 500 companies, and expands in the state to meet growing demand
Posted on

Slalom Consulting LLC, a $1.6 billion modern management consulting firm focused on strategy, technology and business transformation, has announced plans to expand in Columbus, Ohio, creating 85 new jobs and investing $547,000.

Read More

Bulten North America Invests $4.3 Million to Grow in Ohio

Company invests in second northeast Ohio facility to significantly expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint
Posted on

Bulten North America LLC, a leading manufacturer of fasteners for the automotive industry, will expand its operations in northeast Ohio, adding 35 new jobs and retaining 21 positions.

Read More

Automotive Supplier Adler Pelzer Group Invests in Ohio to Be Close to Customers

The Germany-based worldwide leader will open a new manufacturing facility in Ohio
Posted on

Adler Pelzer Group, a world leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of acoustic and thermal components and systems for the automotive sector, has announced plans to open a new facility in northwest Ohio. Ohio offers the company automotive leadership, one of the best logistics networks in the U.S. and proximity to OEMs.

Read More

Categories