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Starr’s Auto Body Expands, Adds New Production Facility

Project to bring 150 new jobs to Chillicothe

Published: Mon Feb 27 2023

Company Name: Starr's Auto Body, LLC

Location: Chillicothe

Site Region: Southeast

Industry Sector: Automotive

Company Profile: A family-owned and operated company, Starr’s Auto Body does automotive and truck repair and upgrades in McArthur, Ohio, where it is headquartered. Starr manufactures parts such as cab caps, where they paint and assemble a variety of products for heavy-duty trucks.

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

Project Summary:

Type of Project: New Location

Jobs:

Jobs committed: 150
Jobs retained: 0
Types of jobs: Manufacturing, logistics/sequencing support

Capital Investment: $2,200,000

Timetable: The company plans to add 150 jobs over the next five years.

Company Need:

The Company is significantly expanding its operations to include a new additional facility for painting and assembly of top cap parts for heavy-duty trucks.

Testimonial:

We have emphasized a high quality of service and value to customers, on-time delivery, integrity and constant focus on the employees who facilitated the growth.

- Dan Starr -

Owner / Starr Auto Body

Why Ohio?

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.

Starr’s Auto Body has developed long-term relationships with several companies that have facilitated the expansion to Chillicothe and increased its footprint at the Vinton County production facility.

Collaborators:

JobsOhio, Ohio Development Service Agency, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, Greater Chillicothe and Ross County Development