Preble County: The Industrial, Distribution, & Transportation Heartland

State-of-the-art technology is developed here with Ohio working towards becoming the new epicenter for advanced chipmaking in the Midwest. Intel is expanding with a $20 billion semiconductor plant just outside of Columbus. 

In Preble County, Bullen makes precision-machined components for the aerospace, automotive, and medical device industries, and Silfex is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Our premium location simplifies moving raw materials and products, and easy access to higher education institutions and a skilled, certified workforce keep these industries thriving.

Preble County Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Bullen Ultrasonics
• Silfex

Manufacturing has more than 200 years of history in Ohio. More than $12 billion is spent annually on research and development, and there's $104.6 million in manufacturing output. In Preble County, you are about a day’s drive from 60 percent of the U.S. and Canadian markets. Preble County makes everything from products to support the automotive industry to corrugated boxes. Come reap the benefits of manufacturing costs that are significantly lower than the national average. Additionally, we have the third-largest manufacturing workforce in the United States.

Preble County Advanced Manufacturing

• Henny Penny (frying equipment for fast food) 
• Neaton Auto Products Manufacturing
• Parker Hannifin (tube fittings)
• Pratt Industries (corrugated boxes)
• TimkenSteel (customized alloy steel products and services)

Farming has historically been the backbone of Ohio, so its prominence in our regional economy and culture is no surprise. Preble County’s agriculture output, especially in corn and soybeans, has created jobs and generated demand for sound infrastructure for generations. While the history is deep, the industry has not stagnated. Technological advancements such as autonomous equipment, robotics, and vertical farming have positioned agribusiness for a bright future.

Preble County Agribusiness

• Brubaker Grain and Chemical
• Vonderhaar Farms
• Riegel Feed & Grain, Inc

Preble County is an agricultural leader, particularly in soybeans and corn. Its crop production and technological edge naturally support food product manufacturing. Royal Canin’s newest facility in Lewisburg joins the same campus as Royal Canin’s Pet Health Nutrition Center, where the company conducts global research and development. In fact, Ohio supports four of the top five pet food manufacturers.

Preble County Food Processing

• Cargill / Provimi 
• Royal Canin