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Ark Transportation Announces Plans to Make Strongsville its Global Headquarters
Consolidation will add 103 new positions
Company Name: Ark Transportation, Ltd.
Location: Strongsville
Site Region: Northeast
Industry Sector: Logistics and Distribution
Company Profile: Ark Transportation is a leading provider of logistics and transportation services for many different industries, including trade shows, manufacturing, custom fabrication, energy, and more. Ark provides our customers with excellent and efficient services to move their freight and products around the globe.
Company Website: https://www.arktransportation.com/
Project Summary:
Type of Project: Consolidation
Jobs:
- Jobs committed: 103
- Jobs retained: 36
- Types of jobs: Logistics and Distribution
Capital Investment: $1,149,960
Timetable: Ark began looking for a new location in 2022 and connected with JobsOhio in June of 2023. The new facility was secured in February of 2024 and will be fully operational by April 2024.
Company Need:
Ark Transportation, along with companies Veroot LLC, and Delivered Inc. will reside at 13000 Darice Parkway in the City of Strongsville. The additional space was required to accommodate rapid growth over the next several years, and this facility will act as the global headquarters.
Testimonial:
“From the beginning, Ark Transportation has been in Northeast Ohio, and we value the business opportunities and prime location for regional, national, and international shipping and logistics. As our business continues to grow, we are grateful to Team NEO, JobsOhio and the City of Strongsville for their support as we make Strongsville our new global headquarters.”
– Andrew Hurst, CEO of Ark Transportation.
Why Ohio?
The new headquarters location allows Ark Transportation to expand and meet growing demand. Geographic location and a robust distribution and supply chain make Ohio a hub for logistics and transportation. With a central geographic location close to customers and a multimodal statewide infrastructure, Ohio makes reliable, efficient shipping possible.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio, Team NEO, The Ohio Department of Development, City of Strongsville