B-K Tool & Design to Create 37 New Jobs in Northwest Ohio

Company Name: B-K Tool & Design, Inc.

Location: Kalida

Site Region: Northwest

Country of Origin:

• Country: U.S.A.
• Region: Ohio

Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing

Company Profile: B-K Tool & Design was founded in 1981 in Kalida, Ohio, as a small machine shop providing custom components. Today, it operates out of an 800,000 square-foot facility. The company offers a wide array of in-house manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, and control engineering capabilities.

Company Website: www.bktool.com

Project Summary:

Type of Project: Expansion

Jobs:

• Jobs committed: 37
• Jobs retained: 117
• Types of jobs: Advanced Manufacturing

Capital Investment: $5,390,000

Company Need:

The company recognized the need to strategically invest in expanding its operations to support the growing demand for customized and automation equipment.

Testimonial:

“Thanks to the continued trust from our customers, we are assembling small to large projects that can take up a large portion of our workspace. With the expansion and the recognition of Ohio having a strong reputation in manufacturing, we hope to continue to support our customers’ challenges and give our team the space to continue applying their valued skills.”

– Kevin Kahle, President, B-K Tool & Design.

Why Ohio?

The expansion in Kalida allows B-K Tool & Design to continue growing with its proven local talent near its customers in a wide array of sectors. 

Collaborators:

JobsOhio, Ohio Department of Development, Regional Growth Partnership, Putnam County Community Improvement Corporation, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Port Authority of Northwestern Ohio , Village of Kalida