Business Showcase
Discover what thousands of companies already know about the advantages
of Appalachian Ohio!
 

If you're looking for a great place to locate or expand your business you owe it to yourself and your company to discover Appalachian Ohio. The diversity of successful companies operating in the region is testimony. Names recognized the world over such as Dow Chemical, Kraft Foods and Daimler-Chrysler are just a few of the international companies with operations here, where conditions also are ideal for the many start-ups that take off here each year, such as Greenfield Research and Blackhawk Automotive Plastics.The benefits of the location and workforce are so apparent that several have multiple facilities throughout the region.

The type of success companies in this region achieve could only have happened in a pro-business environment with a superior workforce. To give you an idea, we have showcased a variety of regional companies below that are prospering in the region.
 
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation is the industry's leading integrated manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging. Smurfit-Stone is the leading producer of containerboard, including white top linerboard; corrugated containers; multi-walled and specialty bags; and clay-coated recycled boxboard.
Weastec, Inc.

Weastec is an OEM supplier of automotive products in North America as well as other markets. Their primary products are ignition sytems, sensors, and switches.
Dana Corp.

Dana Corporation is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture of value-added products and systems for automotive, commercial, and off-highway vehicles. The McConnelsville facility manufactures cast copper-lead strip that is used in the other Glacier Vandervell North America manufacturing facilities.
Vanguard Paints & Finishes, Inc.

Vanguard Paints & Finishes, Inc. is a privately owned and operated business that has been serving customers for over 60 years. Founded in 1939, Vanguard has earned a reputation for excellence in the development and production of custom paints and finishes for industrial, commercial, and residential applications.
Candle-Lite, Inc./Lancaster Colony

Candle-Lite has long been recognized as the leader in the candle manufacturing industry. Its extensive line of Candle-lite products is found in major retailers across the United States and Canada and in many fine stores throughout the world market.
Progressive Foam Technologies

Progressive Foam Technologies, Inc. is a foam manufacturing company with a strategic focus on product development, advanced process technology and marketing that is dedicated to the successful commercialization of innovative building products. They seek to revolutionize the building industry by creating innovative products that deliver exceptional value to homeowners.
 
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