World-Class Supplier of Locomotive and Mining Solutions to Expand in Dayton

Company Name: Dayton-Phoenix Group, Inc

Location: Dayton

Site Region: Western

Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing

Company Profile: Dayton-Phoenix Group is a rail supplier that produces high-quality, custom electrical and locomotive components for the industrial and railroad markets. Their customers include Wabtec, Caterpillar, Progress Rail, and BNSF.

Company Website: https://www.dayton-phoenix.com

Project Summary:

Type of Project: Expansion

Jobs:

• Jobs committed: 115
• Jobs retained: 223

Types of jobs: Manufacturing

Capital Investment: $5,850,000

Timetable: The company began its search during the first quarter of 2024.

Company Need:

The Dayton-Phoenix Group is a broadly respected supplier of components and systems for locomotive, railroad, and industrial customers worldwide. The company’s quality products and excellent customer service have rewarded it with increased demand, and it needs to grow its business to meet this demand.

Testimonial:

"DPG has a history of exceptional customer service and innovation spanning over half a century. Our business culture and philosophy focus on bringing innovative solutions to our customers and ensuring their sustainability for the future. We’re excited to collaborate with the City of Dayton, the Dayton Development Coalition, and the State of Ohio to provide additional job opportunities for the talented workforce in our region."

– Gale Kooken, Dayton-Phoenix Group Chairman

Why Ohio?

The proposed expansion will take place primarily at the company’s headquarters in Dayton, Ohio. The project allows the company to grow its proven talent pool in the region while investing in new equipment and information technology capabilities exceeding $5 million, enabling it and its employees to deliver state-of-the-art products to customers globally.

Collaborators:

JobsOhio, Ohio Department of Development, Dayton Development Coalition, City of Dayton, Montgomery County