Involved Industry Partners
Marion is fortunate to have a large group of businesses that are passionate about what they contribute to the world, and also the people in it. The companies listed below are all eager to share their stories and more about their businesses to members of the Marion community. These are just a few of the many manufacturing-related businesses and opportunities in our community.
First Citizens National Bank
For the last 160 years, we’ve been right here. Investing in local businesses, watching families grow, an enthusiastic partner of community organizations and events.
ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal produces miles of welded steel tubing used in automotive, extraction, and other industries.
International Paper
International Paper is one of the world’s leading producers of fiber-based packaging and pulp. They transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
Graphic Packaging
We are one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products.
Marion Logisitcs
Our facilities are equipped with truck docks, intermodal yard, industrial cranes and rail access. We also have our own transportation company, Depot Express, for truck hauling and more.
Mennel
We may be one of the largest bakery mix facilities around, but honestly we are more proud of the quality of our mixes. We source only the finest ingredients and carefully blend them with our own flour.
Mid-Ohio Energy
Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative is an electric cooperative formed by those we serve to bring safe, affordable, and reliable electricity to better the lives of our members and communities.
Nachurs Alpine
Built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer in 1946 – formulated to meet the nutritional demands of crops and growing conditions.
Nucor Harris
Nucor Harris Rebar is North America’s leading fabricator, installer and distributor of concrete reinforcing steel and related products and is owned by Nucor, North America’s largest producer of rebar and steel products.
Nucor Steel Marion
Nucor Steel Marion is the story of the little steel company that could. Taking “mini” technology and using it to become the nation’s largest steel producer. Nucor’s mission is to succeed by working together.
Nuova Heat
Focused on developing new markets for patented technology.
Piston Automotive
At Piston Group we embrace every challenge as an opportunity to spark progress. We overcome obstacles and navigate uncharted paths with confidence and a shared vision of success.
POET
In 1983, Jeff Broin and his family observed valuable farmland going unused while the nation was importing millions of barrels of oil. As a result, they made the decision to start producing biofuels. The Marion plant continues this vision.
RiAlto Manufacturing
RiAlto Manufacturing specializes in machining low volume production components, such as assembly line fixtures, carts, racks and shipping containers.
Sakamura USA
Sakamura USA is a service facility for cold, warm, and hot forging machines. Our headquarters is in Japan, but Marion is the only branch in the U.S. “Keep it Simple, Act with Speed, and Provide Excellent Service.”
SIKA
Sika Corporation, a Swiss firm that makes concrete additives and adhesives, such as the glue that keeps the windshield in your car and sealants used on buildings all over the world.
Silver Line Windows
Silver Line Windows located a 300,000-square-foot vinyl window plant in the Airport Park in 2001.
Sisler Companies
Sisler Companies offers sales and component services for the domestic appliance and electric motor industry. Based in Marion, OH and operating worldwide.
The Royal Group
From its humble beginnings as a manufacturer of pallets and wooden boxes in the early 1900’s, Royal has grown into one of the largest independent manufacturers of corrugated products in the world.
Union Tank Car Company
UTLX is proud to be a recognized leader within the community of builders, lessors, and shippers of railroad tank cars, providing solutions to industry needs.
Whirlpool
Whirlpool Corporation is the number one major appliance manufacturer in the world, and 4.2 million dryers that they manufacture annually come from the hard-working people of Marion, Ohio.
Wilson Bohannan Lock Company
In 1860 Wilson Bohannan and his son began assembling padlocks in a small shop behind their modest home. Today this Marion business specializes in high-level security locking mechanisms.
Wyandot, Inc
Wyandot, Inc. started from a dream to keep the family farm of W. Hoover and Ava Brown going. The idea was sound and Wyandot grew steadily as popcorn became a favorite inexpensive treat for people throughout the country.
US Yachiyo Inc
Yachiyo makes a million plastic fuel tanks each year in a highly automated facility. Robots blow-mold and form the six-layered plastic tanks that are just-in-time delivered to Honda facilities in Marysville and other locations.
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Other Businesses in Marion
- American Wire Technologies Inc
- Boise Cascade Co
- Buckeye Industrial
- Cenmac Metal Works
- Crabtree Machine & Tool
- Diversified Tool Systems
- Fastenal
- General Machine & Saw Co
- Glen-Gery Brick
- Harris Rebar
- Harris Steel Inc
- HBD Industries Inc
- Hercules Industries Inc
- Hildreth Manufacturing
- Insta-Gro Manufacturing Inc
- International Paper Co
- Itl Machinery Svc
- J L Mcguire & Assoc
- J Lenco Inc
- Johnston Supply Inc
- Jt Tool & Machine Lic
- Kaufman Manufacturing
- Marca Industries Inc
- Morral Co LLC
- Motion Industries Inc
- Murphy Industries Inc
- National Lime & Stone Co
- Ohigro Inc
- Ohio Galvanizing
- Phoenix Services LLC
- Power Plant Svc Ohio
- Probst Manufacturing
- S A Comunale Co Inc
- Semco Inc
- Simcote Inc
- Sims Bros Recycling
- Smith Material Supply Inc
- Steam Turbine Alternative
- Sways Trophy House
- TODCO
- Truform Manufacturing LLC
- Turbo Parts LLC Ohio
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2024 Event Partners
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Area schools presented banners showcasing Marion's global reach in manufacturing. (Pictured right to left: ??, Adam Wickham- River Valley, Erika Bower- Ridgdale, Shelly Dawson- Pleasant, Lane Warner- Elgin, Marcia Pitts -Marion City Schools, Gus Comstock -Marion CanDo! Thank you NUCOR for sponsoring these banners.
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Highlights from Past Events
Marion Fun Facts
- Who is Marion's largest manufacturer?
Whirlpool is Marion's largest employer with 2,384 employees.....we are in fact the dryer capital of the world with a capacity to make 23,000 dryers a day!
- Which company supplied material for Freedom Tower in New York City?
Nucor Steel Marion recycles over 385,000 tons of scrap steel to produce more than 350,000 tons of rebar and sign posts annually. Nucor’s Highway Products are used all over the world....as far away as New Zealand. They shipped the first load of rebar used in the foundation of the Freedom Tower in New York City. This steel plant has been in Marion for over 102 years!
- What company deals with the science of soil management and crop production?
Agronomy is the science of soil management and crop production and Morral Companies is all about agronomy. They custom apply over 150,000 acres each year with fertilizer and crop protection products. They have over 20,000 ton dry fertilizer storage and over 50,000 ton liquid fertilizer storage. Nearly complete at the Morral locations is an automated, state of the art liquid fertilizer production facility which houses 5 liquid fertilizer reactors. Morral Companies is one of the largest inland fertilizer distributors in Ohio and delivers quality products and reliable service to local, regional and national customers.
- What company started in the 1900's making wooden pallets and boxes?
From its humble beginnings as a manufacturer of pallets and wooden boxes in the early 1900’s, The Royal Group has grown into one of the largest independent manufacturers of corrugated products and distributors of packaging supplies in the world.
- What Marion company buys over 500 million pounds of corn each year?
POET Biorefining–Marion is currently expanding their footprint which will ultimately more than double the facility’s production capacity from 70 million gallons of biofuels per year to 150 million gallons. In addition, they will produce nearly 360,000 tons of high-protein animal feed, up from 178,000 tons at the current capacity. There are 28 POET Biorefining production facilities in seven states, annually producing 1.8 billion gallons of biofuels, 10 billion pounds of high-protein distillers grains and 550 million pounds of corn oil.
- Which Marion manufacturer was selected to represent all of Ohio in a Washington D.C. event?
Wilson Bohannan Lock Company (WBL) was chosen to represent Ohio at the 2020 Made in America Produce Showcase at the White House.