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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Germany-Based KANSAI HELIOS Coatings GmbH Plans Johnstown, Ohio, Operations

03/01/2025
Germany-based KANSAI HELIOS Coatings GmbH, a provider of industrial coatings, plans to establish operations in Johnstown, Ohio. The over $20 million project is expected to create 48 jobs by 2030.

The new manufacturing facility will enhance the company’s ability to deliver specialized powder coatings across the U.S. and North America.

“Our investment in the Columbus Region represents a major step forward in our growth strategy,” said Bastian Krauss, Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the KANSAI HELIOS Group. “With this strategic move, we are quadrupling our production capacity. Additionally, enhanced infrastructure and access to a talented workforce will enable our new facility to serve customers more flexibly and efficiently. Moreover, this expansion underscores our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in industrial coatings.”

KANSAI HELIOS serves markets including automotive, industrial, and construction applications with high-performance coatings solutions.

“KANSAI HELIOS’ investment further cements Ohio’s reputation as a leader in advanced manufacturing and industrial coatings,” noted JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “Ohio has long been at the forefront of industrial innovation, and the addition of KANSAI HELIOS reflects the state’s ability to attract and support global enterprises seeking to scale and compete in the North American market.”

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