Westerman Turns Rising Energy Demand Into 345 New Jobs in Bremen and Hebron

Published: August 24, 2026

$51.5 million investment builds on 117 years in Bremen and launches a new nuclear manufacturing operation in Hebron

Columbus, OH — For 117 years, Westerman has built equipment for the energy industry in Bremen. Growing demand is now driving the company to expand its longtime operation at its company headquarters in Bremen and establish an additional manufacturing site in Hebron, bringing $51.5 million in investment and 345 new jobs to the Columbus Region. Those jobs represent more than $21.7 million in new annual payroll.

In Bremen, Westerman will invest $6.5 million to increase production for its energy customers. The project will create 210 jobs with $13.3 million in new annual payroll, building upon 152 existing positions.

In Hebron, Westerman will invest $45 million to establish a new manufacturing operation primarily to support the large-scale expansion of Centrus Energy’s American Centrifuge Plant in Piketon. The project will create 135 jobs with $8.42 million in new annual payroll.

Energy customers are asking American manufacturers to do more, and Westerman is ready to meet that demand,” said Jacob Garrett, CEO of Westerman. “Adding 210 jobs in Bremen allows us to grow from the foundation our company has built over 117 years. Establishing a dedicated operation in Hebron positions our team to support one of the country’s most important nuclear energy projects. We are investing in Ohio because we believe in the people and communities here.

Westerman designs and manufactures highly specialized equipment used across the energy sector. The company serves oil and natural gas customers. It also supports nuclear applications that demand exacting safety and quality standards.

Westerman’s 117-year history in Bremen is part of the community’s identity,” said Fairfield County Commissioner Steve Davis. “It has been a cornerstone of the county’s growing manufacturing industry, and this investment ensures great job opportunities for future generations. The commissioners are excited to continue to partner with Westerman through our Workforce Center and other training programs as we support this next phase of growth.

The new Hebron operation will extend Westerman’s nuclear manufacturing work into Licking County. The dedicated site will give the company added capacity to serve its growing nuclear industry clients while supporting Centrus’ expansion in Piketon.

Westerman is bringing a major investment and 135 new jobs to Hebron,” said Hebron Mayor Dr. Valerie Mockus. “This project will create new career opportunities for our residents and give our community a role in America’s growing nuclear energy supply chain. We are ready to help Westerman build a lasting presence here.

The two projects demonstrate how rising energy demand can create opportunity across an entire region. Bremen will build on more than a century of manufacturing experience. Hebron will gain a new operation connected to the expansion of domestic nuclear energy production.

The Columbus Region is built for growth that reaches beyond any single city or county,” said Jonas Peterson, chief economic development officer and president of One Columbus. “Our 11-county economy gives companies the talent and industrial capacity to scale while creating opportunity across multiple communities. Westerman’s investments in Bremen and Hebron demonstrate what regional success should deliver: growth that every part of the Region can share.

Westerman's growth is proof Ohio's energy manufacturing strategy is working,” said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “The country needs more reliable power and more American production and Westerman's investment in Bremen and Hebron delivers both. This strengthens the domestic supply chain for oil, gas and nuclear, and it reinforces Ohio's leadership in the manufacturing that secures the nation's energy future.

Westerman’s Bremen operation is located at 245 N. Broad St. The new Hebron site will be located at 470 John Alford Parkway.

About Westerman Inc.

Westerman, Inc. is a large equipment fabricator, focused on continuous improvements in design, engineering and manufacturing. Our broad portfolio of equipment supports production, dehydration, stabilization, filtration and custody transfer metering, setting new standards for performance and economics nationwide. We proudly serve other diverse end markets such as Nuclear, Marine and Industrial.

About the Columbus Partnership
The Columbus Partnership is a nonprofit organization of CEOs from Columbus’ leading businesses and institutions. Through our membership and other ally organizations across Central Ohio, the Partnership upholds a shared vision to make Columbus the most prosperous region in the country. The Columbus Partnership team also includes One Columbus, one of the nation’s top economic development teams that serves the 11-county Columbus Region; and Smart Columbus, an innovation lab that applies technology to advance community good. The Columbus Partnership team works to help create jobs and attract capital investment, expand access to opportunity, and improve the economic competitiveness of the Columbus Region. Learn more at columbusregion.com.

About JobsOhio
JobsOhio is a private nonprofit economic development corporation designed to drive job creation and new capital investment in Ohio through business attraction, retention and expansion. The organization also works to seed talent production in its targeted industries and to attract talent to Ohio through Find Your Ohio. JobsOhio works with seven regional partners across Ohio: Dayton Development Coalition, Lake to River, Ohio Southeast, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership and Team NEO. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com. Follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.