The Toledo Region is a cornerstone of the State of Ohio’s manufacturing and export strength. Overall, the state ranks third in the nation in manufacturing output, second in advanced materials research, and fifth in research into specialty chemicals. Behind the numbers you will find easy access to major markets, a highly skilled workforce, plentiful Foreign Trade Zones, and world-class research institutions all superbly positioned to drive future growth.
As measured by capital investment, the Toledo Region is one of the fastest growing industrial regions in the nation. The Midwest also leads the nation in foreign investment and foreign trade, and the Toledo Region leads the Midwest. The region is home to a new generation of state-of-the-art facilities, and an engine of New Manufacturing economy jobs.
- Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the Toledo Region include:
- Dana Corporation leads the world in the supply of driveline, sealing, and thermal management technologies. It's headquartered in Maumee.
- Owens Corning is the world leader in glass fiber technology and it made legal history as first company to trademark a color. It is headquartered in Downtown Toledo.
- Owens-Illinois is the world's largest glass container manufacturer. It is headquartered in Perrysburg.
- Major publicly held corporations headquartered in the Toledo Region include: The Andersons, Libbey, Inc., HCR Manor Care, Pilkington North America, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, and Cooper Tires.
- Large privately held companies located in the Toledo Region include: Block Communications, Heidtman Steel Products, Inc. and Therma-Tru Corporation.
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2011 Fortune 500 Firms in Northwest Ohio
(With Rank; Excluding Retail Operations/Facilities)
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Aramark (194)
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Archer Daniels Midland (29)
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Berkshire Hathaway (7)
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Campbell Soup (312)
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CC Media Holding (Clear Channel) (391)
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ConAgra Foods (200)
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Crown Holdings (301)
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CSX (230)
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Cummins (186)
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Dana Holding (376)
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Delphi (121)
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FedEx (73)
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Fifth Third Bancorp (326)
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FirstEnergy (183)
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General Electric (6)
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General Motors (8)
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H.J. Heinz (232)
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Honeywell International (81)
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Illinois Tool Works (156)
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International Business Machines (18)
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Johnson Controls (76)
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KeyCorp (417)
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Lear (207)
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Newell Rubbermaid (397)
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NiSource (362)
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NorfolkSouthern (261)
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Owens Corning (448)
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Owens-Illinois (345)
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Parker Hannifin (248)
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Pfizer (31)
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PNC Financial Services (Nat.City) (151)
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Praxair (241)
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Sunoco (68)
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United Parcel Service (48)
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Walgreen (32)
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Whirlpool (143)
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