Primary Industries in Akron
Akron’s strongest manufacturing sectors — and the precision parts we machine for each.
Defense
Akron's defense contribution leverages its advanced materials heritage — polymer and composite expertise from the tire and rubber industry translates to defense applications in armor, sealants, and ablative materials. Lockheed Martin's Akron operations and a strong Tier 2 machining base feed Ohio defense programs.
Explore Defense in AkronAerospace
Akron's aerospace sector builds on the city's polymer science and materials heritage — The University of Akron's National Polymer Innovation Center conducts aerospace sealant, coating, and composite research. Proximity to GE Aerospace in Cincinnati and NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland positions Akron's precision shops to machine turbine components, engine hardware, and test articles. Lockheed Martin's Akron operations support lighter-than-air and aerostat programs.
Explore Aerospace in AkronAutomotive
Akron's automotive heritage runs deep — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company remains headquartered in the city, Bridgestone and Firestone maintain Ohio operations, and the University of Akron's polymer-science program feeds materials innovation into tire, seal, gasket, and bushing programs. The region's machining base serves mold-and-die, drivetrain, and chassis programs for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across Northeast Ohio.
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