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Deutschland, Willkommen in Ohio

Germany, Meet Ohio

Let’s Grow, Together

For generations, German companies have helped shape Ohio’s economy — bringing advanced technologies, manufacturing expertise, and new opportunities to communities across the state. Today, that partnership continues to grow as German businesses choose Ohio for U.S. headquarters, manufacturing, distribution, and research and development operations.

Ohio offers German companies the advantages they need to compete and grow in the U.S.: a skilled workforce, an advantageous Midwest location, strong infrastructure, a diverse industrial base, and a business environment built for long-term investment. JobsOhio and its statewide partners work alongside companies from site selection through expansion, connecting global leaders with the people, resources, and communities that can help them succeed.

Success Stories

Thriving in Ohio

Festo

Scaling automation innovation and workforce development.

Adler Pelzer Group

Strengthening automotive presence in Ohio.

Picanova

Picanova optimizes operations in Ohio for future growth

Why German Companies Choose Ohio

#1 in Top States for Business in 2025: Infrastructure
#1 state for business (CNBC)
#1 cost of doing business (CNBC)
#1 state in the Midwest for life science grads
#1 manufacturing workforce in the Midwest, #3 in the nation

Meet Team Germany

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Sebastian Gerlach

JobsOhio Consultant, DACH

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Malik Njoya

JobsOhio Consultant, DACH

"As we continue to invest in our existing manufacturing sites around the globe, our planned presence in Ohio will further enhance our ability to serve our markets with greater resilience and reliability."
Holger Weintritt / Head of Product Supply at Bayer’s Pharmaceuticals division
"With its skilled workforce, central location, and collaborative business community, City of Heath was a natural choice to support our long-term success in North America."
Tino Albert / Managing Director of Technology & Finance for GEALAN
"In addition to the hundreds of local residents who have joined our team in Mason, our success is also driven by the broad and deep support that we continue to enjoy from representatives of government and community organizations across the state, such as JobsOhio."
Sean O’Grady / Didactic’s Director of Operations, Festo

Why German Companies Keep Choosing Ohio for U.S. Expansion

Ohio has become a proven home for German companies looking to establish, expand, or strengthen their presence in the U.S. From advanced manufacturing and automotive to logistics, chemicals, and technology, German businesses are building operations across the state and finding the workforce, infrastructure, and industrial ecosystem needed to compete in a global market. 

That momentum reflects a long-standing economic relationship. German companies have supported tens of thousands of jobs in Ohio, while companies such as Festo, Schaeffler, Adler Pelzer Group, GEALAN, Viega and Becker Mining continue to invest in the state. JobsOhio and its regional partners provide the connections and customized support international companies need to move from opportunity to operation — and from operation to long-term growth.

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