General Tool Company Expands Cincinnati, Ohio, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk

06/05/2026

Defense manufacturing company General Tool Company plans to expand its operations in Cincinnati, Ohio. The $8.5 million project is expected to create 47 jobs.

The investment will increase manufacturing capacity for the Rolls-Royce AG9160RF gas turbine generator set used on the U.S. Navy’s Arleigh Burke Class destroyer program, enabling the company to support three ships annually from two ships.

“The successful completion and full operation of our Evendale Naval Power Generation Facility reflects our continued investment in advanced manufacturing and our commitment to supporting critical defense programs,” said Bill Kramer III, President of General Tool Company. “This achievement is the result of strong collaboration between General Tool Company, Rolls-Royce and the U.S. Navy.”

REDI Cincinnati and JobsOhio partnered to support the project.

General Tool Company is a precision manufacturing and engineering firm serving the aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial sectors. The company specializes in complex fabrication, machining, assembly, and integration services for mission-critical applications.

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