Industry

The City of Ravenna enjoys a great mix of business from all areas including the Retail, Service, and Industry sectors.  Some of the larger companies with major facilities in Ravenna are ...

  • Parker Hannifin
    • Global corporation with numerous divisions.  The Ravenna plant is part of it's "Parflex" division and is involved with the design and manufacturing of hose and tubing products supplying countless other companies and industries across the globe.
  • General Electric
    • Global advanced technology, services and finance corporation. The Ravenna plant manufactures consumer lighting products.
  • Saint Gobain
    • World's leading producer of engineered, high-performance polymer products, serving virtually every major industry across the globe .  The Ravenna plant is part of the aerospace division and specializes in high performance, high quality Radomes.
  • Allen Aircraft
    • International supplier of aviation components supporting a wide range of commercial, military, executive and federal aviation aircraft.
  • RockTenn
    • Leading producer of corrugated and consumer packaging and recycling solutions with locations across America and around the world.
  • Paris Industries
    • Textile services company providing healthcare linen services to Ohio and the mid-atlantic states.
  • Cleveland Punch & Die
    • Manufactures steel punches, dies, shear blades and tool holders for customers across the Steel Fabricating Industry
  • Performance Elastomers
    • Extrudes organic and silicone rubber in dense and sponge compounds to the demanding quality standards of ASTM, SAE, JIS, Mil Specs and other organizations .
  • Portage Precision Polymers
    • Provides mixing and development of a variety of polymer products.
  • Trexler Rubber
    • Custom design and manufacturing of latex, neoprene, polyurethane products as well as machined and fabricated aluminum and steel accessories.
These companies have all made long term investments in the Ravenna Community and continue to make Ravenna strong.  It's no accident these companies chose Ravenna ... we boast a well trained work force, close proximity to major transportation arteries, easy access to research and academic entities such as Kent State University, Hiram College, and Akron University, affordable housing, and local government officials who value industry and will do whatever it takes to attract and keep companies in the Ravenna area.  And in an economy which has seen so many businesses leave Ohio, and in many cases the Country, these businesses continue to thrive after decades doing business in our town.  We believe this all demonstrates why Ravenna is the ideal place for business.

We know Ravenna is the perfect place for business.  But don't just take our word for it.  If you are a business thinking about locating in Ravenna we welcome you to talk to these companies that have enjoyed long term success in Ravenna.  Let them tell you about our community and how Ravenna has helped their business thrive.  We'd love to have you as part of our successful community for many years to come.

For more information about industrial resources and/or business assistance for companies considering locating in Ravenna please contact the Chamber of Commerce.  Or contact the City of Ravenna's office of Economic Development.