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Starr’s Auto Body Expands, Adds New Production Facility
Project to bring 150 new jobs to Chillicothe
Company Name: Starr's Auto Body, LLC
Location: Chillicothe
Site Region: Southeast
Industry Sector: Automotive
Company Profile: A family-owned and operated company, Starr’s Auto Body does automotive and truck repair and upgrades in McArthur, Ohio, where it is headquartered. Starr manufactures parts such as cab caps, where they paint and assemble a variety of products for heavy-duty trucks.
Company Website: https://www.starrsautobody.com/
Project Summary:
Type of Project: New Location
Jobs:
- Jobs committed: 150
- Jobs retained: 0
- Types of jobs: Manufacturing, logistics/sequencing support
Capital Investment: $2,200,000
Timetable: The company plans to add 150 jobs over the next five years.
Company Need:
The Company is significantly expanding its operations to include a new additional facility for painting and assembly of top cap parts for heavy-duty trucks.
Testimonial:
Why Ohio?
R&D, skilled talent, market access, and a comprehensive supply chain make Ohio a United States automotive leader. In Ohio, automotive companies are pursuing improvements that make cars and components lighter, stronger, and better for the environment.
Starr’s Auto Body has developed long-term relationships with several companies that have facilitated the expansion to Chillicothe and increased its footprint at the Vinton County production facility.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio, Ohio Development Service Agency, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, Greater Chillicothe and Ross County Development