Company Name: Wieland Chase, LLC
Location: Montpelier
Site Region: Northwest
Country of Origin:
Country: Germany
Region: Europe
Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing
Company Profile: Wieland Chase has been a leading brass manufacturer in North America. The company, which is part of Germany-based Wieland Group, currently operates two foundries in North America and manufactures an array of brass alloys and products. Key customers include plumbing OEMs, machine shops and ammunition producers.
Company Website: https://wieland-chase.com
Project Summary:
Type of Project: Expansion
Jobs:
Jobs committed: 43
Jobs retained: 277
Capital Investment: $27,965,000
Company Need:
The company is looking to be a top supplier to its North American market by investing nearly $28 million and creating 43 new jobs to support the company’s expansion. The project will include a 170,000-square-foot plant expansion.
Testimonial: “Our goal is to position Wieland Chase as just the second supplier of ordnance wire in North America and establish the company as the only manufacturer capable of supplying all forms of brass to the market, including strip and cup, as well as wire,” said Wieland Chase President Thomas Christie.
Why Ohio?
Ohio’s heritage in manufacturing, its commitment to innovation, and the second-to-none manufacturing workforce in Northwest Ohio were significant factors in Wieland Chase’s decision to expand here. Company officials also recognized the collaboration among the local and regional economic development partners in effectively and efficiently moving the project forward.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio
Regional Growth Partnership
Williams County Economic Development Corporation