High-tech resources in a low cost location

Ohio’s instruments, controls and electronics industry is a technology-intensive field consisting of companies that offer goods and services related to the research, development and application of instrumentation, controls and electronics. The scope of the industry reaches from advanced sensor technology and flexible electronics to distributed control systems and advanced motion control.

The state has attracted companies and talent from around the world in the development and manufacturing of high-tech, advanced technology, preparing the state to become a global hub for the instrument, controls and electronics industry.

Ohio's leadership in instruments, controls and electronics spans the high-tech industry. For example, Parma, Ohio-based GrafTech International has developed a high-tech microns-thin material to dissipate heat in smart phones. YSI, Inc., an international company based in Yellow Springs, Ohio with revenues of about $100 million, has created sensors that can measure oxygen and particles leading to algae blooms.

Innovative programs support Ohio's high-tech industry, such as the Ohio Third Frontier. The program promotes economic growth by expanding the availability of investment capital needed to form new companies, supporting product innovation in established companies, facilitating commercialization of new products, funding collaborative projects between private companies and Ohio colleges and universities and nurturing Ohio's increasingly experienced pool of entrepreneurial management.

The state’s talented workforce and strengths in manufacturing make the state the ideal global hub for the instruments, controls and electronics industry. In addition, Ohio's offers low-cost, low stress communities in a combination of micropolitan and metropolitan cities. This diversity provides executives the resources and time to make any ambition achievable. Ohio truly is the State of Perfect Balance.

Partner with Ohio to build your fuel cell business

Ohio is the ideal location in the U.S. to establish, grow or expand a fuel cell business. Having invested in 95 projects of over $88 million since 2002, which has been leveraged by more than $300 million of federal dollars, Ohio is internationally recognized as a global center in fuel cell research, development and deployment. The state's innovative mix of public and private support, strategic location and highly skilled workforce make Ohio the ideal location for fuel cell companies to jump start their business and call Ohio home.

In order to propel those businesses faster and forward, Ohio offers unique public-private support for fuel cell companies. The Ohio Third Frontier Fuel Cell Program offers low interest loans, tax credits and infrastructure improvement for fuel cell businesses. The program provides direct financial support of up to $1 million to accelerate the development and growth of the fuel cell industry in Ohio.

In addition, the Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition unites industry, academic and government leaders to promote and strengthen Ohio's fuel cell industry and advance innovative fuel cell technology research.

Ohio is home to leading fuel cell companies such as Rolls-Royce Fuel Cells Systems Inc., Crown Equipment, GrafTech International, NexTech Materials, Ltd., and many others.

Another advantage for fuel cell companies located in Ohio is that, once ready for market, components and finished goods quickly reach their destination anywhere in the U.S. or around the globe through the state's central location and extensive transportation and world-class logistics infrastructure. Ohio is within 600 miles of 60 percent of the U.S. and Canadian population and is within a one-day drive of 70 percent of North America's manufacturing capacity.

Ohio advanced energy companies maximize their productivity, quality and profits with the state's highly skilled green-collar workforce. A dedicated cluster of more than 60,000 specialized workers support Ohio's advanced energy industry, with a total workforce of 5.9 million, among the largest in the nation. A recent U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) study estimates a net increase of 361,000 to 675,000 jobs is possible by 2035 in fuel cells and hydrogen. Ohio's workforce is prepared to meet the steep rise in demand for skilled green-collar workers.

The advantages Ohio offers positions the state as an international leader in the fuel cell industry. Today's industry leaders have made Ohio a top choice to pursue their personal goals as well. Learn more about building your fuel cell business in Ohio.

Ohio’s high-tech industry supplies critical resources in a low cost location

Ohio’s instruments, controls and electronics industry is a technology-intensive field consisting of companies that offer goods and services related to the research, development and application of instrumentation, controls and electronics. The scope of the industry reaches from advanced sensor technology and flexible electronics to distributed control systems and advanced motion control.

The state has attracted companies and talent from around the world in the development and manufacturing of high-tech, advanced technology, preparing the state to become a global hub for the instrument, controls and electronics industry.

Ohio's leadership in instruments, controls and electronics spans the high-tech industry. For example, Parma, Ohio-based GrafTech International has developed a high-tech microns-thin material to dissipate heat in smart phones. YSI, Inc., an international company based in Yellow Springs, Ohio with revenues of about $100 million, has created sensors that can measure oxygen and particles leading to algae blooms.

Innovative programs support Ohio's high-tech industry, such as the Ohio Third Frontier. The program promotes economic growth by expanding the availability of investment capital needed to form new companies, supporting product innovation in established companies, facilitating commercialization of new products, funding collaborative projects between private companies and Ohio colleges and universities and nurturing Ohio's increasingly experienced pool of entrepreneurial management.

The state’s talented workforce and strengths in manufacturing make the state the ideal global hub for the instruments, controls and electronics industry. In addition, Ohio's offers low-cost, low stress communities in a combination of micropolitan and metropolitan cities. This diversity provides executives the resources and time to make any ambition achievable. Ohio truly is the State of Perfect Balance.

Ohio Claims More “Fastest Growing Tech Cities” Than Any Other State

Great companies start out as great ideas. But commercialization of even the best idea requires development. The ideal location is close to a strong, cooperative academic community that delivers a skilled labor pool, the latest technologies, research and development, and knowledge relevant to the business. It has networks of other experienced entrepreneurs and successful business people ready to share their expertise. It’s an environment that encourages and stimulates the sharing and transfer of knowledge to the benefit of the entrepreneur.

And for those in high-tech industries, finding this ideal location is critical for survival. The growing demand for high-tech jobs means entrepreneurs and businesses owners face greater obstacles and competition when starting and growing a business – and employees face greater competition for quality jobs. The high-tech job “gold rush” has all but saturated many metropolitan and micropolitan markets. However, as the Midwest continues to transform its historic strengths in manufacturing and build the high-tech job opportunities needed to compete in a 21st century global economy, Ohio’s high-tech workers are seeing a business boom in the Buckeye State.

As evidence of the Midwest region’s impact on the resurging economy, Ohio has claimed more of the nation’s “fastest growing tech cities” than any other state according to Dice.com, the leading career website for technology and engineering professionals. The fastest-growing metro areas for technology job openings in terms of year-over-year growth since February 2010 include Cincinnati with 75 percent growth, Cleveland with 62 percent growth and Columbus with 57 percent growth.

The surge in Ohio’s high-tech job growth is further proof that its purposeful business redesign with a low-cost tax structure is leading the way in creating 21st century job opportunities for the state’s high-quality, skilled workforce and making businesses more competitive around the world.

For Paul Kolada, principal and founder of Priority Designs, a leading international industrial design consultant and product development firm in Columbus, their location in Ohio has enabled their success.

“Strategically, serving the global market is key to our future growth. Ohio’s business climate and commitment to serving the global marketplace makes the state the ideal location for our company to grow and succeed,” said Kolada.

Craig Shular, CEO of GrafTech International, Inc. in Parma, the largest suburb of Cleveland, knows it takes a skilled workforce to improve productivity and quality and drive profits. He said, “Our partnership with Ohio gives us a competitive edge in developing and commercializing new products.”

Ohio is recognized nationally and worldwide as a business location with unbeatable access to Midwestern, Central Canadian and Mid-Atlantic markets, and with its sophisticated transportation infrastructure represents a strong global platform to route goods and services to anywhere in the world. Ohio is within 600 miles of 60 percent of the U.S. population and 50 percent of the Canadian population.

Ohio’s success is not solely dependent on the strength of its business advantages. Today’s industry leaders have made Ohio a top choice to pursue their personal goals as well.

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Ohio’s high-tech industry supplies critical resources in a low cost location

Ohio’s instruments, controls and electronics industry is a technology-intensive field consisting of companies that offer goods and services related to the research, development and application of instrumentation, controls and electronics. The scope of the industry reaches from advanced sensor technology and flexible electronics to distributed control systems and advanced motion control.

The state has attracted companies and talent from around the world in the development and manufacturing of high-tech, advanced technology, preparing the state to become a global hub for the instrument, controls and electronics industry.

Ohio's leadership in instruments, controls and electronics spans the high-tech industry. For example, Parma, Ohio-based GrafTech International has developed a high-tech microns-thin material to dissipate heat in smart phones. YSI, Inc., an international company based in Yellow Springs, Ohio with revenues of about $100 million, has created sensors that can measure oxygen and particles leading to algae blooms.

Innovative programs support Ohio's high-tech industry, such as the Ohio Third Frontier. The program promotes economic growth by expanding the availability of investment capital needed to form new companies, supporting product innovation in established companies, facilitating commercialization of new products, funding collaborative projects between private companies and Ohio colleges and universities and nurturing Ohio's increasingly experienced pool of entrepreneurial management.

The state’s talented workforce and strengths in manufacturing make the state the ideal global hub for the instruments, controls and electronics industry. In addition, Ohio's offers low-cost, low stress communities in a combination of micropolitan and metropolitan cities. This diversity provides executives the resources and time to make any ambition achievable. Ohio truly is the State of Perfect Balance.