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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

FCH Plans West Chester, Ohio, Production Operations

03/20/2026
FCH Inc., a producer of sanitary flow components, plans to establish operations in West Chester, Ohio. The $13.4 million project is expected to create 230 jobs.

The company’s new facility will produce precision stainless-steel components, hoses, and custom assemblies engineered for high-performance liquid cooling in the data center market.

“This expansion reflects both confidence and momentum,” said Scott Kerns, CEO of FCH, Inc. “We are investing where we see long-term opportunity, in talent, in infrastructure, and in the industries that depend on precision and performance. Ohio has been central to our growth story, and we are proud to continue building here.”

“FCH’s decision to expand in West Chester will substantially grow the company’s North American workforce, delivering a powerful investment to Butler County,” noted JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “The company’s precision-engineered products serve some of the most in-demand industries in the country, and Ohio’s skilled workforce and business-friendly environment make this the ideal destination for this cutting-edge facility.”

“The expansion of FCH strengthens our community’s leading reputation as an advanced manufacturing hub for innovation and excellence,” added Kimm Lauterbach, president and CEO, REDI Cincinnati. “Their presence not only brings decades of specialized expertise and proven leadership but also contributes to the growth of our nearly $30 billion advanced manufacturing ecosystem, leveraging a highly skilled workforce, supporting the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and creating new opportunities.”

FCH (Flow Control Holdings) is an industrial distribution and manufacturing company that specializes in sanitary flow control products used in hygienic processing industries such as food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. The company supplies and supports components including valves, pumps, fittings, tubing, and instrumentation.

“FCH’s continued investment in West Chester underscores the strength of our workforce and the competitiveness of our region,” said Michelle Cone, Economic Development Manager for West Chester Township. “We are proud to support companies that are scaling operations and creating high-quality jobs in our community.”

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