Ohio Gratings, Inc. Expands in Stark County

Company Name: Ohio Gratings, Inc.

Location: Canton

Site Region: Northeast

Country of Origin:

• Country: USA
• Region: Ohio

Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing

Company Profile: Ohio Gratings, Inc. designs and manufactures steel, aluminum, and stainless steel bar grating products for architectural, bridge and transportation, commercial, environmental, industrial, material handling, and public access applications.

Company Website: https://www.ohiogratings.com

Project Summary:

Type of Project: Expansion

Jobs:

• Jobs committed: 60
• Jobs retained: 528
• Types of jobs: Machine/Line Operators, Press Operators, CNC/Robot Operators, and Material Handlers

Capital Investment: $2,570,900

Timetable: The project's design phase commenced in early October 2024, marking a significant milestone toward enhancing Ohio Gratings, Inc.’s operational capabilities. Over the next 6-9 months, the company will implement the build-out phase, with project completion targeted for the end of 2025. Throughout this period, the company is committed to maintaining productivity levels across affected manufacturing resources, ensuring minimal disruption as these essential upgrades are integrated into the operation.

Company Need:

Ohio Gratings, Inc. wanted to add new equipment to increase production and address the growing demands for metal grating and flooring products. The new machinery will incorporate in-house-designed automation, garnering efficiencies and creating a safer work environment. Eliminating manual processes will also create the demand for higher-paying fabrication jobs.

Testimonial

"We are thankful for our partnership with the Stark County Economic Development Board, Team NEO, and JobsOhio for their help and support through this process. We love being a part of this community and are grateful for the opportunity to serve the region, our associates, and our customers as we expand our footprint. We look forward to many more years of working together to help Stark County thrive and grow."

- John Bartley, President and CEO of Ohio Gratings, Inc.

Why Ohio?

The company, which began operations in the Northeast Ohio Region over 50 years ago, credits its dedicated workforce as a key factor in its decision to expand in Canton. Ohio’s manufacturing sector employs over 600,000 skilled individuals, the third-largest manufacturing workforce in the United States. In addition, Ohio’s role as a leader in advanced manufacturing is more vital than ever as companies embrace new ways of making things with additive manufacturing, automation, advanced materials, and other new technologies.

Collaborators:

JobsOhio, The Ohio Department of Development, Team NEO, Lake to River, The Stark County Economic Development Board