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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Japan-Based Imasen Bucyrus Technology Expands Bucyrus, Ohio, Operations

12/23/2025
Imasen Bucyrus Technology, an automotive manufacturer of power and manual seat adjusters and recliners, plans to expand its operations in Crawford County, Ohio. The more than $15 million project is expected to create 170 jobs.

The investment will include new equipment and an additional 53,000 square feet at the company’s existing facility which produces power seat adjusters, manual seat adjusters, manual seat rails, reclining adjusters and recliners for automotive seat assemblies.

“This allows us to expand our stamping and painting processes to accept more capacity. This project also mitigates tariff and shipping risks by providing us more space to bring out-sourced items in-house,” said Jeff Roe, assistant vice president of administration, IB-Tech. “We have been in business in Northwest Ohio for approximately 30 years, and we’ve built a great partnership with this community which continues to support our consistent job growth.”

To support the project the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) approved a 1.305 percent, eight-year Job Creation Tax Credit.

“Ohio’s automotive industry continues to evolve as more manufacturers focus on EV product lines. IB-Tech’s new chapter of growth in the North American market will be bolstered by its robust manufacturing workforce in Crawford County,” noted J.P. Nauseef, JobsOhio President and CEO.

Imasen Bucyrus Technology (IB-TECH), a wholly owned subsidiary of Imasen Electric Industrial, is an automotive supplier, manufacturing seat components like power/manual adjusters for brands like Honda, Subaru, Nissan, and Jeep.

“IB Tech’s continued confidence in Crawford County speaks volumes about the strength of our workforce and the momentum we’re building together,” added Makenna Laser, executive director, Crawford Partnership. “This project not only reinforces their long-standing commitment to the region but also reflects the collaborative environment our community has worked hard to cultivate.”

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