Ohio is the heart of America’s polymer industry

Building on its rich rubber and automotive manufacturing heritage, Ohio has become a global leader in polymers and advanced materials. Ohio’s leadership is supported by the top polymer science programs in the U.S., the world’s highest concentration of polymer research and development and the country’s most extensive industry supply chain.

With more than 1,150 companies and a workforce of 81,000, Ohio has the largest concentration of polymer product producers, machines, materials and workers in North America. In addition to plastics, rubber and resins, key polymer sectors include advanced composites, advanced energy, bioproducts, flexible devices, nanotechnology and polymer processing.

Ohio is capitalizing on its strength in advanced materials to create and attract 21st century businesses and jobs. Between 2006 and 2009, the state gained more than 250 new polymer plants and expansions, while in the past three years companies announced investments of $1.5 billion in 78 major capital investment projects that will create 2,500 new jobs.

Eight Ohio universities have polymer research programs, offering a well-educated workforce and opportunities for research collaborations to create new products, applications and opportunities for growth. Strategic investments totaling more than $270 million by Ohio Third Frontier and over 60 collaborating private industry partners are paving the way for commercialization of new technologies.

Find out more about Ohio's polymers and advanced materials industry.

Ohio leads the world in research and production for polymers and advanced materials

Building on its rich rubber and automotive manufacturing heritage, Ohio has become a global leader in polymers and advanced materials. Ohio’s leadership is supported by the top polymer science programs in the U.S., the world’s highest concentration of polymer research and development and the country’s most extensive industry supply chain.

With more than 1,150 companies and a workforce of 81,000, Ohio has the largest concentration of polymer product producers, machines, materials and workers in North America. In addition to plastics, rubber and resins, key polymer sectors include advanced composites, advanced energy, bioproducts, flexible devices, nanotechnology and polymer processing.

Ohio is capitalizing on its strength in advanced materials to create and attract 21st century businesses and jobs. Between 2006 and 2009, the state gained more than 250 new polymer plants and expansions, while in the past three years companies announced investments of $1.5 billion in 78 major capital investment projects that will create 2,500 new jobs.

Eight Ohio universities have polymer research programs, offering a well-educated workforce and opportunities for research collaborations to create new products, applications and opportunities for growth. Strategic investments totaling more than $270 million by Ohio Third Frontier and over 60 collaborating private industry partners are paving the way for commercialization of new technologies.

Recognizing the continuing importance of Northeast Ohio in advanced materials manufacturing, the state recently designated Youngstown as its Entrepreneurial Hub of Advanced Materials Commercialization and Software Development. The hub will emphasize development, manufacturing, marketing and application of next-generation materials using steel, titanium, magnesium, industrial ceramics, aluminum and other hard materials.

Find out more about Ohio's polymers and advanced materials industry.

Develop new advanced materials technology in Ohio

Ohio is committed to capitalizing on its strength in polymer and advanced materials to create and attract 21st century businesses and jobs. From its early roots in Akron's tire production and the region's support for the auto industry to supply today's growth industries, Ohio has always been the heart of America's polymer industry.

The state's world-class transportation infrastructure, proximity to major markets and large-scale polymer and advanced materials industries offer key cost-reducing advantages for polymer companies and makes the state the preferred location for advanced material businesses. Generating $50 billion in annual economic activity and $1.3 billion in exports from plastics, rubber, resins, polymers, composites and other advanced materials, Ohio leads the nation in polymers and advanced materials production.

Ohio's world-leading polymer industry is one of the state's most expansive and important economic sectors. With more than 1,150 companies and a workforce greater than 80,000, the state has the largest concentration of polymer product producers, machines, materials and workers in North America. At least one industry establishment exists in 76 of Ohio's 88 counties.

Ohio also is home to the world's largest concentration of advanced materials and polymer research and development expertise. Eight Ohio universities have polymer research programs, offering a well-educated workforce and opportunities for research collaborations to create new products, applications and opportunities for growth. This workforce supply minimizes time associated with training, significantly increases productivity and reduces operating costs. In addition, millions of dollars of strategic investments by Ohio Third Frontier and more than 60 collaborating private industry partners are paving the way for commercialization of new technologies.

In addition to plastics, rubber and resins, Ohio's key polymer sectors include advanced composites, advanced energy, bioproducts, flexible devices, nanotechnology and polymer processing.

Find out more about Ohio's advanced materials industries from PolymerOhio, a connecting and networking group that is focused on enhancing the global competitiveness and growth of Ohio’s advanced materials industries.

Strong public-private collaborations accelerate polymer industry growth

Ohio’s world-leading polymer industry is one of the state’s most expansive and important economic sectors. From its early roots in Akron’s tire production and the region’s support for the auto industry to supplying today’s growth industries, Ohio has always been the heart of America’s polymer industry.

The state's world-class transportation infrastructure, proximity to major markets and large-scale polymer and advanced materials industries offer key cost-reducing advantages for polymer companies and makes the state the preferred location for advanced material businesses. Generating $50 billion in annual economic activity and $1.3 billion in exports from plastics, rubber, resins, polymers, composites and other advanced materials, Ohio leads the nation in polymers and advanced materials production.

Ohio's world-leading polymer industry is one of the state's most expansive and important economic sectors. With more than 1,150 companies and a workforce greater than 80,000, the state has the largest concentration of polymer product producers, machines, materials and workers in North America. At least one industry establishment exists in 76 of Ohio's 88 counties.

Ohio also is home to the world's largest concentration of advanced materials and polymer research and development expertise. Eight Ohio universities have polymer research programs, offering a well-educated workforce and opportunities for research collaborations to create new products, applications and opportunities for growth. This workforce supply minimizes time associated with training, significantly increases productivity and reduces operating costs. In addition, millions of dollars of strategic investments by Ohio Third Frontier and more than 60 collaborating private industry partners are paving the way for commercialization of new technologies.

In addition to plastics, rubber and resins, Ohio's key polymer sectors include advanced composites, advanced energy, bioproducts, flexible devices, nanotechnology and polymer processing.

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Develop new technologies with Ohio’s world-class polymer industry

Costs associated with accessing markets and shipping products and supplies can be a considerable business expense for polymer and advanced materials companies. In addition, the challenge of coordinating with polymer manufacturers, suppliers and other resources across many states can be a logistical nightmare for companies.

Ohio is committed to capitalizing on its strength in polymer and advanced materials to create and attract 21st century businesses and jobs. From its early roots in Akron's tire production and the region's support for the auto industry to supply today's growth industries, Ohio has always been the heart of America's polymer industry.

The state's world-class transportation infrastructure, proximity to major markets and large-scale polymer and advanced materials industries offer key cost-reducing advantages for polymer companies and makes the state the preferred location for advanced material businesses. Generating $50 billion in annual economic activity and $1.3 billion in exports from plastics, rubber, resins, polymers, composites and other advanced materials, Ohio leads the nation in polymers and advanced materials production.

Ohio's world-leading polymer industry is one of the state's most expansive and important economic sectors. With more than 1,150 companies and a workforce greater than 80,000, the state has the largest concentration of polymer product producers, machines, materials and workers in North America. At least one industry establishment exists in 76 of Ohio's 88 counties.

Ohio also is home to the world's largest concentration of advanced materials and polymer research and development expertise. Eight Ohio universities have polymer research programs, offering a well-educated workforce and opportunities for research collaborations to create new products, applications and opportunities for growth. This workforce supply minimizes time associated with training, significantly increases productivity and reduces operating costs. In addition, millions of dollars of strategic investments by Ohio Third Frontier and more than 60 collaborating private industry partners are paving the way for commercialization of new technologies.

In addition to plastics, rubber and resins, Ohio's key polymer sectors include advanced composites, advanced energy, bioproducts, flexible devices, nanotechnology and polymer processing.

Find out more about Ohio's advanced materials industries from PolymerOhio, a connecting and networking group that is focused on enhancing the global competitiveness and growth of Ohio’s advanced materials industries.