automotive
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Automotive Industry
Industry
Quick Facts
n Employment
79,572 people
n Gross State
Product
$9.7 billion
n Average Wages
$53,127
n Number of Firms
585
Rank
3rd
2nd
4th
5th
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Build your
Automotive Business
in Ohio
Ohio is an economic and automotive powerhouse. At more than $484 billion,
its gross state product makes it one of the largest economies in the world. The
state’s manufacturing sector annually produces about $80 billion worth of
goods. In fact, Our automotive industry alone produced $4.5 billion worth of
goods in 2010. Ohio’s automotive industry is composed of more than 580
companies, spanning vehicle production, research and development to
automotive supply. The state is centrally located within 600 miles of 60 percent
of North American population and manufacturing, placing it in close proximity
to your current and future partners.
Ohio also offers a competitive business climate with the lowest tax on new
capital investment in the Midwest, an improved regulatory environment, and a
highly skilled workforce across multiple industries. Partnering with us will help
your automotive business succeed at the highest level.
in the
U.S.
Motor Vehicle
Production
Tier-1
Automotive
Suppliers
Assemblies
Campers,
Trailers,
Motor Homes,
Vehicle Bodies
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Ohio OEMs produce
1.1 Million
vehicles per year
Automotive Industry
Air
• Four international
airports
• Three regional airports
• Three air cargo hubs
Road
• Eight major interstate
highways; the nation’s
4th largest interstate
highway system
• Within a six-hour truck
drive to Chicago and
New York City
Rail
• More than 5,000 miles
of track
• 2nd most intermodals in the United States
• 4th Largest network of
operating railroads in
the country
Easy access
to your customers
and supply chain
Water Ports
• 716 miles of navigable
waterways leading to
the Gulf of Mexico and
St. Lawrence Seaway
Ohio is recognized as a central business location with unbeatable access to most
of the major automotive manufacturing facilities in the United States. Ohio ranks
second in the number of tier-1 automotive supplier companies, totaling 348.
Ohio’s top-notch logistics infrastructure is designed to get your products to
market faster. Ohio companies are able to ship and receive finished goods, semifinished products, and supplies without high transportation costs or expensive
delays thanks to a robust logistics infrastructure.
• Nine commercial ports on Lake Erie and multiple terminals
along the Ohio River
• Fourth largest maritime
state by tonnage moved
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Automotive Industry
Ohio’s business climate
accelerates your growth
Governor John Kasich has taken action to create a strong and sustainable business environment in Ohio.
This includes a competitive tax structure, allowing companies to experience a low cost of doing business
and success in the state. In fact, the state of Ohio has the lowest tax on new capital investment in the
Midwest and the third lowest in the U.S.
6.8%
Indiana
7.2%
Michigan
Reduce operating costs
6.0%
4.6%
Minnesota
%
4.4
Illinois
Ohio
4.5%
Wisconsin
— Ernst & Young, May 2011
No tax on inventory or corporate income
Enhance productivity
No tax on investments in
machinery and equipment
Enjoy a level playing field
All companies taxed at the same low rate
Boost return on investment
No tax on product sold to
customers outside Ohio
Reward entrepreneurship
State of Ohio Credit Outlook
upgradeD
while other states were cut
AA+
Aa1
4
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First $1 million in gross receipts are tax-free
29
fortune 500
headquarters
in ohio
Ranked 5th in the Country
Automotive Industry
Find the talent and educational resources
needed for your automotive business
With a labor market of nearly 6 million Ohioans, including more than 600,000 highly skilled
manufacturing employees, Ohio has the dedicated and experienced workforce that companies need for
both short- and long-term success.
Governor Kasich spearheaded collaboration between industry and academia to develop a network that
matches workforce needs and educational offerings. Many of these collaborations have been with
community and technical colleges, which provide degrees, certificates, and awards for advanced skill
training such as welding. Ohio recently developed a unique partnership with Monster to create
OhioMeansJobs.com, a dedicated website for both hiring companies and job seekers. The website
provides a convenient way to find and hire top talent, and allows you to post job and internship
opportunities, and explore training programs.
Ohio also has more than 200 four-year colleges and universities, more than any other state in the U.S.
on a per capita basis.
selected technical & community Colleges
selected universities
Belmont Technical College
Bowling Green State University
Central Ohio Technical College
Case Western Reserve University
Cincinnati State Community & Technical College
Central State University
Clark State Community College
Cleveland State University
Columbus State Community College
Kent State University
Cuyahoga Community College
Miami University
Edison State Community College
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Hocking Technical College
Ohio Northern University
Lakeland Community College
Ohio State University
Lorain County Community College
Ohio University
Marion Technical College
Otterbein University
Northwest State Community College
Shawnee State University
Northwestern College
University of Akron
Owens State Community College
University of Cincinnati
Rio Grande Community College
University of Dayton
Sinclair Community College
University of Toledo
Southern State Community College
Wright State University
Stark State College of Technology
Xavier University
Terra Community College
Youngstown State University
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Automotive Industry
Partner with top automotive
employers in Ohio
Ohio is at the heart of the automotive industry with 13 different models produced in six Ohio assembly plants.
Ohio ranks second in the number of tier-1 automotive supplier companies, totaling 348. Collectively in 2011,
Ohio’s OEMs invested more than $1 billion in their Ohio facilities; an amount not reached since 2006.
Top Automotive Employers in Ohio
Recent Automotive Investments, 2011–2012
Ohio
Company
Employment
Company
Major Ohio
Locations
13,500Marysville
JobsCapital
Created
Investment
Chrysler Group, LLC
1,105
$572 million
Ford Motor Company
300
$514 million
Honda of America Manufacturing
150
$218 million
50
$3 million
Johnson Controls, Inc.
86
$10 million
U.S. Yachiyo, Inc.
40
$20 million
10,000
Lordstown, Defiance,
Parma, Toledo
Artiflex Manufacturing
5,800
Avon Lake, Brook
Park, Lima, Cincinnati
General Motors
189
$251 million
AGC Flat Glass North America
100
$29 million
3,400Akron
3,200Cleveland
2,800Sandusky
2,500Toledo
1,072Findlay
600
6
Maumee, Toledo
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Automotive Industry Partners
Ohio Manufacturers’ Association
The OMA is comprised of manufacturing
constituents with the goal of increasing your
competitiveness within the automotive industry.
Center for Automotive Research
(Ohio State University)
A non-profit organization that focuses on cutting-edge research that bring advancements to the automotive industry.
Transportation Research Center (Honda)
TRC is an independent automotive research and
development center in East Liberty, Ohio that puts
into practice programs focusing on crash testing,
emissions testing, dynamics testing, and durability
testing. TRC is a multi-user, independent test site.
Automotive Industry
Ohio’s Motor Vehicle Industry Estimated Number of Employees
Toledo
Toledo North
Transmission
Toledo Supplier Park
Fulton
730
Williams
1,154
Defiance
867
Putnam
624
60
Wyandot
466
Hardin
209
Russellʼs Point
Transmission
673
Anna
Engine
Shelby
3,477
98
Hancock
2,185
Lima
Engine
Allen
1,201
Logan
4,168
East Liberty
Assembly
Montgomery
2,544
Hamilton
1,935
45
Fayette
150
Clinton
735
Sharonville
Transmission
Highland
28
Adams
Lordstown
Assembly and
Metal Center Mahoning
32
Stark
1,078
Tuscarawas
74
Guernsey
PACCAR
Kenworth
Assembly
Noble
333
Morgan
476
Washington
5
Athens
Vinton
Harrison
Belmont
157
Monroe
Major Plant
Location
Chrysler
Meigs
Ford
Jackson
General Motors
Gallia
143
Scioto
145
Jefferson
22
Detroit Diesel
Remanufacturing
Muskingum
Perry
7
Columbiana
200
Carroll
3
Licking
1,259
Fairfield
20
Pike
143
Summit
1,748
Wayne
1,835
Coshocton
Hocking
Ross
1,475
80
Trumbull
5,281
Portage
173
160
Ashland
15
Knox
515
40
Pickaway
143
Geauga
28
Holmes
102
Delaware
Clermont
405
Brown
3
Richland
2,314
Marysville 764
Assembly
85
Franklin
2,385
46
Cuyahoga
3,634
Engine
Plant 1
Ashtabula
352
Lake
278
Parma Metal
Center
Medina
471
Morrow
695
Madison
1,395
95
Greene
3
GM — Isuzu
Warren
1,645
Marion
439
Lorain
2,242
Huron
402
Crawford
736
Navistar
Assembly
Clark
1,684
DMAX Engine
Butler
1,654
Union
5,328
Champaign
702
Miami
912
Erie
1,123
Sandusky
861
Seneca
889
84
Celina
Aluminum Auglaize
Preble
740
Toledo
Machining
Ohio
Assembly
Ottawa
61
Wood
1,261
Defiance
Foundry
Van Wert
668
Darke
333
12
Henry
314
Paulding
172
Mercer
209
Lucas
4,547
Honda
Navistar
PACCAR
Daimler
Lawrence
Headquarters of Automotive News Top
100 North American Supplier and Rank
12 Dana Holding
32 Goodyear Tire & Rubber
40 TS Tech
45 Mitsubishi Electric
46 Eaton Corp.
60 F&P America
80
84
85
95
98
Shiloh Industries
DTR Industries
American Showa
Ernie Green
Neaton Auto Products
Number of Motor Vehicle
Industry Employees in County
3,001 - 5,328
1,501 - 3,000
501 - 1,500
1 - 500
None
Derived from 2009 County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau
Prepared by: Ohio Department of Development Policy Research and Strategic Planning June 2012
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Automotive IndustrY
Business Advantages
Business Climate
Competitive business climate with the lowest tax rate on new capital
investment in the Midwest.
Location & Logistics
A strategic location with a strong logistics infrastructure located within
600 miles of 68 percent of North America’s light vehicle production.
Workforce, Education & Training
Improved productivity, quality and profits with a high concentration (50%)
of skilled automotive workers in Ohio or within 500 miles of our borders.
Supply Chain
Access the robust automotive supply chain in Ohio with more than 348 tier-1
suppliers in the state (ranked 2nd in the U.S.).
Production
More than 1.1 million light vehicles and trucks, including industry best sellers such
as the Honda Accord, Jeep Wrangler, and Chevy Cruze are produced in Ohio.
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