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EPC-Columbia Plans Fremont, Ohio, Manufacturing Operations

11/05/2025
Plastic injection molding manufacturer EPC-Columbia plans to establish operations in Fremont, Ohio. The project is expected to create 150 jobs in Sandusky County.

The company’s new 300,000 square-foot facility will support emerging technologies such as electric vehicles. Operations are scheduled to begin in January 2026.

“While we have other locations across the country, this site uniquely balances access to skilled labor, cost-effectiveness and strategic positioning, making it an ideal choice for expanding our operations and meeting growing customer demand,” said Reza Kargarzadeh, EPC-Columbia, President & CEO.

To support the project the Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a Job Creation Tax Credit.

“EPC-Columbia’s decision to grow again in Northwest Ohio is a testament to the region’s skilled workforce and deep manufacturing expertise,” noted J.P. Nauseef, President and CEO of JobsOhio. “This $13.5 million investment and 150 new jobs in Fremont demonstrate how Ohio’s economic development network creates the conditions where innovative companies can expand, diversify and lead in advancing next-generation industries.”

EPC-Columbia Inc. provides a full range of services, from initial design to mass production, for various industries like automotive, commercial, and industrial. As part of the larger Engineered Plastic Components (EPC) network, the company offers advanced capabilities such as CAD design, Moldflow analysis, prototyping, and manufacturing, including specialized processes like vacuum forming and two-shot injection molding.

“The Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation warmly welcomes EPC to Fremont, Sandusky County, and extends our gratitude for their investment in our community,” added Beth Hannam, executive director, Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation. “We are excited to see EPC breathe new life into the former Inoac building through their innovative project. Filling this vacant facility will undoubtedly boost our local economy and contribute to the growth and vitality of our community.”

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