Kansai Helios Coatings Establishes New U.S. Facility in Johnstown

Company Name: KANSAI HELIOS

Location: Johnstown

Site Region: Central

Country of Origin:

• Country: Japan
• Region: Asia

Industry Sector: Shale Energy and Petrochemicals

Company Profile: With a strong global presence in the coatings sector, KANSAI HELIOS serves diverse markets, including automotive, industrial, and construction applications with high-performance coatings solutions. The new facility will enhance the company’s ability to deliver specialized powder coatings across the U.S. and North America, reinforcing its position as a preferred partner for industrial coatings solutions.

Company Website: https://www.kansai-helios.eu

Project Summary:

Type of Project: New Location

Jobs:

• Jobs committed: 44
• Jobs retained: 0
• Types of jobs: Advanced Manufacturing

Capital Investment: $4,000,000

Company Need:

KANSAI HELIOS was seeking to expand its existing powder coating production. The new facility will enhance the company’s ability to deliver specialized powder coatings across the U.S. and North America, reinforcing its position as a preferred partner for industrial coatings solutions.

Testimonial:

“Our investment in the Columbus Region represents a major step forward in our growth strategy. With this strategic move, we are quadrupling our production capacity. Additionally, enhanced infrastructure and access to a talented workforce will enable our new facility to serve customers more flexibly and efficiently. Moreover, this expansion underscores our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in industrial coatings."

– Bastian Krauss, Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the KANSAI HELIOS Group.

Why Ohio?

The Columbus Region continues to attract international companies looking to expand their U.S. operations. Currently, 42% of projects in the One Columbus pipeline involve international businesses, reinforcing the region’s reputation as a global hub for industrial innovation.

The company’s decision to expand in the Columbus Region highlights the area’s capacity to support advanced manufacturing and international business growth while providing companies with the resources they need to thrive.

Collaborators:

JobsOhio, The Ohio Department of Development, One Columbus, City of Johnstown