Company Name: B-K Tool & Design, Inc.
Location: Kalida
Site Region: Northwest
Country of Origin:
- Country: U.S.A.
- Region: Ohio
Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing
Company Profile: B-K Tool & Design was founded in 1981 in Kalida, Ohio, as a small machine shop providing custom components. Today, it operates out of an 800,000 square-foot facility. The company offers a wide array of in-house manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, and control engineering capabilities.
Company Website: www.bktool.com
Project Summary:
Type of Project: Expansion
Jobs:
- Jobs committed: 37
- Jobs retained: 117
- Types of jobs: Advanced Manufacturing
Capital Investment: $5,390,000
Company Need:
The company recognized the need to strategically invest in expanding its operations to support the growing demand for customized and automation equipment.
Testimonial:
“Thanks to the continued trust from our customers, we are assembling small to large projects that can take up a large portion of our workspace. With the expansion and the recognition of Ohio having a strong reputation in manufacturing, we hope to continue to support our customers’ challenges and give our team the space to continue applying their valued skills.”
– Kevin Kahle, President, B-K Tool & Design.
Why Ohio?
The expansion in Kalida allows B-K Tool & Design to continue growing with its proven local talent near its customers in a wide array of sectors.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio, Ohio Department of Development, Regional Growth Partnership, Putnam County Community Improvement Corporation, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Port Authority of Northwestern Ohio , Village of Kalida