Primary Industries in Toledo
Toledo’s strongest manufacturing sectors — and the precision parts we machine for each.
Automotive
Toledo is Jeep country — the Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex builds the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, while the Toledo Machining Plant produces transmissions and drivetrain components. Dana Incorporated is headquartered in nearby Maumee, supplying axles and driveshafts to Jeep and other OEMs. The region's dense Tier 2 supply base machines chassis, body, and powertrain components for both Stellantis and the nearby GM Toledo Transmission plant.
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Toledo's defense sector draws on its glass and automotive manufacturing base — precision machining expertise built for powertrain and industrial applications directly supports ground vehicle, aviation, and naval defense programs. Proximity to the Detroit Arsenal and Camp Perry's National Guard training adds demand.
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Toledo's industrial equipment market extends from its glass manufacturing heritage into automotive, energy, and water management. Owens Corning headquarters in Toledo requires process equipment including furnace components, conveyors, and material-handling systems. Dana Incorporated in Maumee produces power-transmission and drivetrain components for industrial and vehicular applications. First Solar's Perrysburg operations drive demand for material-handling and process equipment, and the Toledo Refining Company's operations keep valve, pump, and heat exchanger demand active across the metro.
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