Manufacturing

The Columbus Region represents the future of manufacturing. Alongside longtime industry giants, the next generation of visionary leaders is emerging with new goods and solutions for the modern consumer.

By the Numbers

A strong tradition of manufacturing continues to be one of the driving forces of the Columbus Region’s community and economy.

1,700+

MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS

90,000+

MANUFACTURING EMPLOYEES

$17.2B

ANNUAL ECONOMIC OUTPUT

Manufacturers Build Here

The Columbus Region is home to diverse manufacturing operations that span industries including automotive, electronics, machinery, materials, aerospace and consumer goods. Some of the world’s largest brands maintain manufacturing facilities in the Columbus Region.

The Talent of Tomorrow

The Columbus Region offers a steady pipeline of young talent, including numerous career and technical training centers that partner with industry players to provide the training and skills that modern manufacturers need. The education system cultivates the talent you need for both your plant floor and engineering office. Through RAMTEC, Columbus Region residents can earn certificates from the nation’s only provider of robotics and advanced manufacturing certifications. And education starts early, with partnerships across the Region that introduce high school students to advanced manufacturing and STEM from an early age.

In the News

Learn more about how people and businesses continue to make an impact in these recent stories from the Columbus Region.

  • February 25, 2021

    Building a Home for Manufacturing Innovation in Marysville, Ohio

    Boston has Route 128, New York has Silicon Alley, Detroit has Automation Alley, and Marysville, Ohio, has US…

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Top employers

Honda
Industry: Automotive and Mobility
Location: Marysville, Union County;
Columbus, Franklin County
Company Headquarters: Japan
hondaresearch.com
stanley
Industry: Automotive and Mobility
Location: London, Madison County
Company Headquarters: Japan
stanleyelectricus.com
ariel
Industry: Other
Location: Heath, Licking County;
Mount Vernon, Knox County
arielcorp.com
Sofidel
Industry: Retail
Location: Circleville, Pickaway County
Company Headquarters: Italy
sofidel.com
vertiv
Industry: Information Services and Software
Location: Columbus, Franklin County;
Westerville, Delaware County
vertiv.com
Boeing
Industry: Aerospace and Aviation
Location: Heath, Licking County
boeing.com
DuPont
Industry: Chemicals
Location: Circleville, Pickaway County
dupont.com
Ts-tech
Industry: Automotive and Mobility
Location: Reynoldsburg, Canal Winchester, Franklin County;

Circleville, Pickaway County
Company Headquarters: Japan
tstech.com
anomatic
Industry: Other
Location: New Albany, Licking County;
Newark, Licking County;
Blacklick, Franklin County
Company Headquarters: Germany
anomatic.com

Get in Touch

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Deb Scherer

Senior Vice President, Global Trade and Investment
One Columbus

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