Logistics & Distribution
Logistics & Distribution
Everything your business needs is right here in Northwest Ohio
A strong industrial manufacturing base and a vibrant transportation network provide key advantages for businesses, including significant cost saving and direct access to customers.
Businesses can reach nearly 60% of the North American market within a day’s drive. And with every major form of transportation available, this region offers the best location to reach customers and deliver goods.
And the recent development of a new logistics park adjacent to the CSX Intermodal will provide companies dramatic reduction in transportation costs, time savings and risk mitigation.
Location
The Toledo region’s central location in the Midwest market puts businesses within a day’s drive of 100 million people
Transportation
Class 1 rail lines, three of the country’s most traveled interstates and the largest cargo port on the Great Lakes provide for fast and efficient distribution of goods to customers across the country
Ready-to-Develop Sites
Northwest Ohio is home to nearly a dozen sites ready for immediate development
Foreign Trade Zones
Northwest Ohio features two General Purpose Foreign Trade Zones, allowing for users to defer, reduce or eliminate U.S. Customs duties on products
“This is the most economical place to locate a facility.”
— Chuck Bills, President & CEO, Ohio Logistics
OHIO HAS SECOND LOWEST EFFECTIVE TAX RATE IN U.S. FOR NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
TOLEDO REGION RECOGNIZED AS A 5-STAR LOGISTICS METRO
OHIO OWNS NATION’S 4TH LARGEST INTERSTATE SYSTEM
Northwest Ohio's logistics & distribution industry
in the last five years:
3,800+
New Jobs
$730Mil
Capital Investment
Did You Know?
CNBC ranked Ohio a Top 10 state for business because of its infrastructure and logistics capabilities
Food Processing
Food Processing
Everything your business needs is right here in Northwest Ohio
With a strong, stable supply chain, Northwest Ohio features an extensive transportation network and intermodal connections. And businesses can take advantage of CIFT, a national leader providing business solutions, technical expertise and an incubator for the food industry.
Natural Resources
Toledo/Northwest Ohio lies adjacent to the Great Lakes, providing the world’s largest supply of fresh water
Value Supply Chain
Northwest Ohio offers a strong supply chain from growers, producers and distributors to manufacturing equipment and service providers
Research & Innovation
CIFT is a nationally recognized company providing technical innovations & solutions to the food processing/agribusiness sectors
Site & Building Inventory
Northwest Ohio is home to dozens of sites ready for immediate development and numerous recently constructed spec buildings
“Northwest Ohio has the whole infrastructure and culture surrounding the food processing industry.”
— Dave Beck, Center for Innovative Food Technology
300 FOOD PROCESSING COMPANIES OPERATING IN NORTHWEST OHIO
OHIO OFFERS LOWEST TAX RATE IN MIDWEST FOR FOOD AG INDUSTRY
NORTHWEST OHIO WORKFORCE OF 16,000 IN FOOD PROCESSING
Northwest Ohio's food processing industry
in the last five years:
2,000+
New Jobs
$642Mil
Capital Investment
Did You Know?
Northwest Ohio is home to both the world’s largest soup factory and ketchup factory
Energy
Energy Industry
Everything your business needs is right here in Northwest Ohio
Our natural resources and proximity to nearly 60% of the North American population have attracted billions in investment from companies who are taking advantage of the entire state’s oil and gas supply chain, from drilling to production.
This region is adjacent to an incredible amount of energy reserves in the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays. And we combine that with an extensive transmission pipeline network running through this region which connects us to the traditional hotbeds near the Gulf Of Mexico, the growing supply in the Dakotas and the oil fields in Canada.
Infrastructure
Northwest Ohio provides every mode of transportation, including a heavy pipeline system, which minimizes risk for companies by saving valuable time and shipping costs
Water
With the nearby Great Lakes, Northwest Ohio lies adjacent to the world’s largest supply of fresh water
Geography
More than 100 million people located within a day’s drive puts businesses close to customers. This region is also closely situated near the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays
Community Partnerships
Existing energy companies rave about the community support they receive throughout Northwest Ohio, as neighborhoods and towns welcome the opportunity to meet the corporate needs of this industry
“The availability of plentiful, low-cost natural gas makes our refinery more cost competitive in the world market. The Toledo area market is well-supplied by pipelines from gas production fields, storage fields, and is on the crossroads between market areas. As a result, Toledo enjoys stable prices even during cold weather."
— Alan King, Senior Director, Toledo Refining Company
OHIO RANKED AMONG TOP 10 OIL REFINING STATES IN U.S.
NEARLY 50% OF NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION EXPECTED TO COME FROM OHIO VALLEY BY 2040
FOUR MAJOR OIL REFINERIES LOCATED WITHIN 2 HOURS OF EACH OTHER
Northwest Ohio's energy industry
in the last five years:
1,100+
New Jobs
$4.8Bil
Capital Investment
Did You Know?
Northwest Ohio is home to First Solar, the largest solar panel manufacturing facility in the U.S.
Automotive
Automotive Industry
Everything your business needs is right here in Northwest Ohio
Throughout Northwest Ohio and across the state, Ohio offers an innovative ecosystem delivering next-generation resources and collaborative partners investing in ongoing electric and autonomous vehicle research, testing and development.
Just 45 miles from Detroit, this region is home to the world-famous Jeep Wrangler, the most productive transmission plant in the country and a nationally recognized workforce, earning designation as one of the top automotive supply regions in the U.S.
Location
With close proximity to Detroit and ideally situated along the I-75 corridor, Northwest Ohio is centrally located to best service and support the automotive industry
Talent
A workforce of more than 45,000 within the industry has earned national recognition as the most productive in North America
Logistics
The Toledo region offers a comprehensive transportation network, including several Class 1 rail lines, three of the country's most traveled highways and a seaport serving the global market
Supply Chain
A host of Tier I, II and III automotive suppliers in Northwest Ohio provide industry expertise related to nearly all phases of production including tool and die, stamping and machining
“A lot of companies with new automotive technologies need a place to deploy their technology and do testing, and Toledo is well-positioned for that.”
— Kim Hill, President, HWA Analytics
MORE THAN 450,000 JEEP VEHICLES PRODUCED ANNUALLY IN TOLEDO
OVER $2 BILLION INVESTED IN GM-POWERTRAIN IN LAST 12 YEARS
OHIO THE #1 MANUFACTURER NATIONALLY OF ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS
Northwest Ohio's automotive industry
in the last five years:
5,500+
New Jobs
$2.5Bil
Capital Investment
Did You Know?
Ohio is within 72% of all North American vehicle production
Recent successes
Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing
Everything your business needs is right here in Northwest Ohio
This region possesses the very best of the manufacturing mindset because its engrained in the business community, upheld and taught by educational institutions, and proudly embraced by the region’s people.
An abundance of talent, passion and work ethic have helped Northwest Ohio become one of the most robust environments for advanced manufacturing. With a comprehensive transportation network to move product in and out, combined with a trained, dedicated manufacturing workforce of 130,000, Northwest Ohio is rightly recognized as a leading location for business.
Logistics
Immediate access to three major interstates and home to the largest general cargo port on the Great Lakes
Talent
Employment base of 130,000 supported by dozens of higher educational institutions offering high-end degrees and customized training programs
Business Climate
Lowest tax burden on new investment in the Midwest and ranked one of the top 3 business climates in the Midwest
Product Development
Region has taken aggressive role in putting up spec buildings and working to develop shovel-ready sites
“Northwest Ohio is the intersection of the industrial and agricultural markets with a workforce trained for these types of operations, and this is why we chose to locate here.”
— James Bleyer, Director, Trucent Renewable Chemicals
400 MANUFACTURING COMPANIES OPERATING IN NORTHWEST OHIO
LOWEST TAXES IN THE MIDWEST FOR CAPITAL-INTENSIVE MANUFACTURING
OHIO HAS THE THIRD LARGEST MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE IN THE U.S
Northwest Ohio's advanced manufacturing industry
in the last five years:
8,800+
New Jobs
$4.7Bil
Capital Investment