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Winesburg Chair CompanyPlans 3-Phase Expansion in Holmes County
Following seven-year growth, Winesburg Chair, LTD, a sawmill and furniture manufacturing business, plans to construct 80,000 sq. ft. of new space for manufacturing, warehousing, and office functions.
Path Robotics Grows Workforce and Production Capacity in Ohio
Founded in 2018, Path Robotics is the only company in the world offering turnkey, robotic welding systems capable of autonomous welding. Path Robotics is expanding in Ohio, increasing production capacity and its workforce. Ohio’s “strong talent pool paired with” a “forward-looking manufacturing industry” are among the reasons the company will grow within the state.
Candle-Lite Increases Ohio Workforce to Meet Higher Demand
Candle-lite Company, one of the largest candle manufacturers in the U.S., experienced significant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic and needs to hire over 80 workers for immediate employment in its manufacturing operations. With the help of the JobsOhio Talent Acquisition Services program, Candle-lite can find qualified workers from Ohio’s manufacturing workforce, the third largest in the U.S.
Amgen Plans Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Facility in Ohio
Amgen, one of the world’s leading and most innovative independent biotechnology companies, plans to build a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in New Albany, Ohio. This new facility in the Columbus Region will be one of the company’s most high-tech manufacturing operations, housing aseptic fill finish, packaging, labeling, and fulfillment operations for final biologic products.
Ohio’s Location and Infrastructure Benefit Modula’s U.S. Growth
Italy-based Modula sought to grow its presence in the U.S. In 2020, the company invested $26.5 million to build its second U.S. manufacturing facility in Franklin, Ohio. Antonio Pagano, CEO of Modula Incorporated, Modula’s U.S. manufacturing branch, discusses why Ohio’s culture and logistics assets benefit Modula, how partnerships in Ohio supported the project, and why other companies should consider Ohio.