Trio of companies coming to Columbus region promise 400 new jobs, $22.1 million in payroll

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Trio of companies coming to Columbus region promise 400 new jobs, .1 million in payroll

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Three companies are setting up new locations in London, Groveport and Johnstown, bringing nearly 400 new jobs and more than $22.1 million in new annual payroll to the growing Columbus region, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday.

The three new central Ohio businesses are part of 10 new projects throughout the state that were approved by the the Ohio Tax Credit Authority, which reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. All together, the 10 projects are expected to result in more than 1,000 new jobs and $74 million in new payroll as well as spur more than $1 billion in investments across Ohio, according to DeWine’s office.

European company De Angeli Prodotti USA Corp. will invest $42 million at its first U.S. facility in London, according to One Columbus, central Ohio’s regional economic development organization.

The company expects to create 231 full-time jobs, generating more than $12 million in new annual payroll. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced conductors and wire cables for overhead power lines, transformers, generators, and motors. The tax credit authority approved a 1.561%, 10-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the project, DeWine’s office shared.

De Angeli President Luca Mora said bringing the company to the U.S. is a major milestone, according information from One Columbus.

“This facility will allow us to better serve the U.S. market while contributing to the modernization of power transmission infrastructure,” he said. “The Columbus Region offers the talent, infrastructure, and strategic location we need to succeed in North America.”

The London site will serve as a critical hub for De Angeli’s operations, producing innovativeconductors designed to enhance power transmission efficiency and support the evolving needs of the energy sector. The company’s specialized solutions will help modernize electrical grids as demand rises across the U.S., according to One Columbus.

KANSAI HELIOS coming to Johnstown

KANSAI HELIOS Coatings GmbH, a global leader in industrial coatings, is expanding its North American operations with a new manufacturing facility in Johnstown. The European company’s overall investment is exceed $20 million, and they are set to add 48 full-time positions by 2030. Employees will receive specialized education and training at the company’s production facilities in Germany, according to a new release from One Columbus.

KANSAI HELIOS’ annual payroll at the Licking County site, which will be company’s largest U.S. facility, will exceed $2.4 million. The tax credit authority signed off on a 1.166%, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the project. according to information shared by DeWine’s office.

The investment in the Columbus region is a major step forward in the company’s growth, Bastian Krauss, Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the KANSAI HELIOS Group, said in a new release.

“With this strategic move, we are quadrupling our production capacity. Additionally, enhanced infrastructure and access to a talented workforce will enable our new facility to serve customers more flexibly and efficiently,” he said. “Moreover, this expansion underscores our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in industrial coatings.”

Johnstown Mayor Donald Barnard said in a One Columbus new release that the project reflects the growing momentum of Johnstown’s business community.

“This expansion not only brings high-quality jobs to our city but also demonstrates that Johnstown is an ideal environment for global manufacturers seeking long-term success,” he said. “We are honored to welcome KANSAI HELIOS and look forward to the positive impact they will have on our economy.”

Groveport lands Reliable Healthcare investment

Reliable Healthcare Solutions will add 106 full-time jobs, generating more than $7.7 million in new annual payroll, thanks to relocating its center of operations and distribution operations from Jacksonville, Florida to Groveport.

The company is a leading distributor of medical supplies that serves pharmacies, durable medical equipment (DME) providers, and health care facilities nationwide, and the move better positions the company to serve customers while expanding. The Groveport location will hold RHS’s corporate functions and a learning and development center, ensuring long-term workforce training and innovation, according to information from One Columbus.

The relocation is a pivotal step in the company’s continued growth, RHS President Joseph Papworth said, according to One Columbus.

“With a strong workforce, an ideal central location, and the ability to quickly scale our operations, Groveport provides the perfect environment to better serve our customers while enhancing our learning and development capabilities. We look forward to embedding ourselves in the community and building a long-term future here.”

The tax credit authority OK’d a 1.466 percent, eight-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the project.

mdevito@dispatch.com