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RealTruck Announces A.R.E. Accessories Expansion
Consolidation Will Continue the Company’s Growth in the Region, Where It Will Create More Than 100 New Jobs
Company Name: A.R.E. Accessories, LLC
Location: Massillon
Site Region: Northeast
Industry Sector: Automotive
Company Profile: RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for trucks, Jeep®, Bronco®, and off-road enthusiasts worldwide. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 5,000+ associates operate from 72 facilities across four continents. Its A.R.E. operations manufacture industry-leading fiberglass truck caps, hard tonneau covers, and accessories for a network of nearly 600 independent authorized dealers across the U.S. and Canada.
Company Website: www.realtruck.com
Project Summary:
Type of Project: Expansion
Jobs:
- Jobs committed: 111
- Jobs retained: 783
- Types of jobs: Manufacturing
Capital Investment: $4,900,000
Timetable: The full transition is scheduled to be complete by the end of summer this year.
Company Need:
The company’s goal in the next five years is to increase its market share in fiberglass and aluminum truck caps and double the sales volume of its custom molded business. The plan is to increase output at the Massillon facility as it consolidates nearby operations.
"The consolidation of our operations to an expanded Massillon campus afford RealTruck the opportunity to not only deliver excellence in manufacturing but expand output to meet the growing demand for our industry-leading A.R.E. products. With this move, we are retaining current employees and aggressively hiring new employees at our Massillon campus"
– Greg Kerr, VP of Plant Operations at RealTruck
Why Ohio?
RealTruck’s expansion of its A.R.E. Accessories operations allows the company to continue its success in Northeast Ohio. The company retains a proven workforce of more than 780 workers while creating space to accommodate future growth in the region.
R&D, skilled talent, market access, and a comprehensive supply chain make Ohio a United States automotive leader. In Ohio, automotive companies are pursuing improvements that make cars and components lighter, stronger, and better for the environment.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio, Ohio Department of Development, Team NEOStark Economic Development Board