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Aerospace Lubricants to Expand in Columbus, Creating 15 New Jobs

Published: January 29, 2026

Expansion strengthens specialty lubricant production for aerospace, automotive and industrial markets

Company Name: Aerospace Lubricants, LLC

Location: Columbus

Site Region: Central

Country of Origin:

  • Country: U.S.A.

  • Region: Ohio

Industry Sector: Shale Energy and Petrochemicals

Company Profile: Aerospace Lubricants manufactures specialty greases designed to excel in the harshest automotive, industrial, military, aerospace and consumer applications. An independent subsidiary of AMSOIL INC., Aerospace Lubricants remains a family-owned and operated company with headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, where it was founded in 1973.

Company Website: http://www.aerospacelubricants.com 

Project Summary:

  • Type of Project: Expansion

  • Jobs:

    • Jobs committed: 15

    • Jobs retained: 37

    • Types of jobs: Advanced Manufacturing

  • Capital Investment: $5,050,000

  • Timetable: Hiring for the new positions is expected to begin in early 2026 and will include skilled production, technical and quality-focused roles.

Company Need:

The company is proposing expansion projects to support its business growth and increase the share of its products. The expansion adds new capabilities to handle base oil, which constitutes the bulk of the products, and will develop a state-of-the-art facility for its aerospace, aviation, niche, and defense product lines. 

Testimonial:

“Aerospace Lubricants has a strong history of formulating products that perform in the most demanding conditions. This investment allows us to add new production capabilities and continue innovating from our Columbus headquarters. We’re excited to grow where our company was built and where we’ve found strong partners and a skilled workforce.”

– Aerospace Lubricants President Dave Meyer

Why Ohio?

The investment supports state-of-the-art mixing, blending, and testing equipment designed to manufacture specialty greases used in high-temperature, high-stress environments, including aviation, defense, and advanced industrial applications. The expansion allows the company to meet rising customer demand while continuing to develop new formulations.

Collaborators:

  • JobsOhio

  • The Ohio Department of Development

  • One Columbus

  • City of Columbus

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