Market at a Glance:

• As of 2023, the state of Ohio is home to 14,432 manufacturing companies employing 861,080 workers. Some of these manufacturers include GE Aerospace, Honda Motor, Stellantis US, Swagelok Co., Northern Stamping, and Whirlpool. ~ Industry Select/MNI
• Ohio’s manufacturing sector GDP was $114.8 billion in 2021, making it third in the nation – following California and Texas. ~ U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
• Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing are the top two major manufacturing sectors for growth in 2021. ~ NAM
• Ohio’s factories lead the nation in production of plastics and rubber, fabricated metals and electrical equipment and appliances. – 54% of the state’s output consists of durable goods. ~ Ohio Development Services Agency
• Summit County is home to over 28,000 manufacturing jobs as of 2021. ~ The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association

About the Show

• Get immediate business- over 40% of the visitors from our 2023 shows were looking to purchase within 6 months.
• Easiest set-up and breakdown of any trade show in the region – no union fees or extra drayage costs.

Promotional Radius to Include: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York, and West Virginia.

Exclusive Promotion…
The John S. Knight Center is centrally located in the heart of downtown Akron, Ohio, within 500 miles of 50% of the U.S. population.

Easy Access to the Show…
Interstate 77, I-76, and State Route 8 all run through downtown Akron, and are just blocks away from the Convention Center. These major highways connect with other regional routes including I-71, I-271, and the Ohio Turnpike. Click here to view a map of the area.