Katz 1899 to Establish New North American Manufacturing Hub and Create 50 New Jobs in Dayton
Company Name: Katz 1899 Inc.
Location: Dayton
Site Region: Western
Country of Origin:
Country: Israel
Region: Middle East
Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing
Company Profile: Katz 1899 Inc. will specialize in the design, fabrication, construction, and maintenance of process, manufacturing, electromechanical, and architectural systems. Katz 1899 will merge the Katz Group’s high-purity expertise with Pecked Hannaford + Briggs’s 100-plus years of knowledge in HVAC, piping, and prefabrication for core industries.
Project Summary:
Type of Project: Manufacturing
Jobs:
Jobs committed: 50
Jobs retained: 0
Types of jobs: Advanced Manufacturing
Capital Investment: $1,730,000
Company Need:
Katz Group was evaluating a strategic investment to establish its first North American operation, building on its expertise in semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and defense. After 26 months of market research, Katz finalized a partnership with The Peck Hannaford + Briggs Company to form Katz 1899, a partnership delivering cleanroom, process, and electromechanical systems. This model reduces market-entry risk, accelerates credibility, and supports scalable long-term growth in North America.
Testimonial:
Launching our operation in Ohio is a clear statement of our belief in the region and its long-standing commitment for advanced manufacturing. Katz contributes deep technical expertise and a strong culture of quality in complex industrial facilities, while Peck Hannaford + Briggs brings more than a century of local leadership and execution know-how. Together, Katz 1899 is positioned to serve industries and organizations that make a real, life-changing impact.
– Dor Katz, CEO of Katz Group
Why Ohio?
The company cited confidence in Ohio’s manufacturing heritage for choosing the state for its first North American facility. Ohio’s manufacturing sector employs over 600,000 skilled individuals, the third-largest manufacturing workforce in the United States. Ohio’s role as a leader in advanced manufacturing is more vital than ever as companies embrace new ways of making things, with additive manufacturing, automation, advanced materials, and other new technologies.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio
The Ohio Department of Development
The Dayton Development Coalition
The City of Dayton