Ohio’s economic output is enormous and vital to building a stronger, more resilient American economy. Three examples:
Cars & Trucks
Ohio makes the high-tech cars that provide so many Americans greater freedom, flexibility and control over their lives.
Solar Energy
Ohio is an epicenter for solar panel innovation and manufacturing, contributing to America’s energy independence.
Aerospace/Aviation
The birthplace of the Wright Brothers, Neil Armstrong, and John Glenn today is an aerospace/aviation manufacturing hub.
To expand these economic contributions to the American way of life, Ohio manufacturers are reliant on a steady supply of:
Strong/lightweight plastic car parts that improve performance, fuel efficiency and safety.
Innovative plastic that bonds, seals, insulates and protects delicate solar cells and makes solar energy more efficient.
Innovative, lightweight plastic components for our passenger planes and our nation’s military aircraft.
Ohio Manufacturing Relies on Ohio Workers (and Plastic)
Who’s producing/packaging/shipping those food products?
Who’s creating those advances in healthcare?
Who’s making those high-tech aerospace components?
Ohioans. Friends. Families. Neighbors. Ohio manufacturing relies on dedicated people who are proud of what they make and proud of their contribution to the American economy and way of life.
3rd
Ohio is the third largest U.S. manufacturing state by jobs and fourth by GDP.
133 billion
Ohio manufacturing GDP is > $133 billion.
48 billion
Ohio manufacturing is the largest economic sector in the state with an annual payroll of $48 billion.