It Matters Where You Make It | Advanced Manufacturing Northwest Ohio

The Toledo/Northwest Ohio region makes things, and we make things better. From solar panels and washing machines, to NFL footballs and automotive glass, we make it here with a manufacturing mindset that’s built in our DNA.

More than 130,000 people are employed in various sectors of the manufacturing industry across the region, which accounts for 20% of the workforce. Tied to that, there are nearly 600,000 workers with the necessary skill sets to work in manufacturing.

Consider that Northwest Ohio has a location quotient of 6.98, indicating a much higher concentration of employment in the industry than the nation.

In addition, our central location provides access to 60% of the North American market. And a comprehensive transportation network, which includes the intersection of three of the country’s most traveled interstates, allows businesses to ship and receive products in an efficient, expedient, cost-effective manner.

“The workforce here – they want to be here, they want to build something great. They want to build something they’re proud of. And they’re willing to put the work in, and they’re smart enough and perfectly capable of doing it.”

— Tony Niese, President, Nelson Manufacturing, Ottawa, Ohio

Take a look across Northwest Ohio and you’ll find some of the biggest companies doing business here

It’s these businesses and many more that have created 10,000 jobs within the manufacturing industry over the last five years, investing more than $4 billion.