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Pacific Manufacturing Growing in Ohio

Published: Mon Dec 16 2024

Company Name: Pacific Manufacturing Ohio, Inc.

Location: Fairfield

Site Region: Southwest

Country of Origin:

Country: Japan
Region: Asia

Industry Sector: Automotive

Company Profile: Pacific Manufacturing, with its parent company based in Ogaki City, Japan, opened its Ohio facility in Fairfield in 1990. A global leader and Tier-1 supplier in the automotive industry, the company specializes in producing precision metal and plastic stamping components.

Company Website: https://pacific-ind.com

Project Summary:

Type of Project: Expansion

Jobs:

Jobs committed: 96
Jobs retained: 890
Types of jobs: Hiring will be in the following areas: logistics, welding, press manufacturing, maintenance, and quality control.

Capital Investment: $59,649,000

Timetable: The company plans to begin initial hiring in late 2025, with effective employment ramp-up in 2026.

Company Need:

Pacific Manufacturing Ohio is preparing for added growth and additional client needs in the electric vehicle business.

Testimonial:

Pacific Manufacturing is proud to be a long-standing member of the City of Fairfield's thriving business community. We are grateful for the continued support from the City of Fairfield Economic Department, REDI Cincinnati, and JobsOhio, which has been instrumental in supporting this expansion.

- Takashi Nakagawa Ohhashi -

General Manager of Pacific Manufacturing Ohio

Why Ohio?

Pacific Manufacturing started its Ohio operations in Fairfield with 50 employees and has undergone several significant expansions utilizing Ohio’s high-quality manufacturing workforce and strategic location to access its North American client base. Today, the Ohio campus represents the company’s largest facility outside Japan.

With the nation’s #2 largest workforce in motor vehicle manufacturing (OEM assembly) and motor vehicle parts manufacturing (auto parts suppliers) Ohio’s automotive manufacturing talent is skilled in producing a variety of vehicles and components

Ohio is centrally located to more than 70% of current North American auto OEM (original equipment manufacturers) assembly plants – reducing travel time and transportation costs.

Collaborators:

State of Ohio, JobsOhio, REDI Cincinnati, City of Fairfield