"Ohio's job losses echo those seen in Pennsylvania, Michigan and New York," said MNI president Tom Dubin. "Rust Belt manufacturers continue to be lured by cheaper labor costs overseas, particularly in China, which is increasingly capable of handling greater production capacity."
Manufacturers' News reports Ohio is now home to 21,250 manufacturing companies employing 1,095,594 workers. MNI's survey profiles both large and small Ohio manufacturers, including startup companies with just a few employees.
MNI's regional study shows Ohio ranks third in the nation by number of manufacturing jobs, accounting for 5.8 percent of the nation's industrial employment. Ohio represents 20 percent of the Midwest's manufacturing companies and jobs.
According to MNI data, Ohio's top three manufacturing cities also rank among the top 20 U.S. industrial cities. Cincinnati tops the list and ranks sixth in the U.S with 1,589 plants and 99,700 jobs. Cleveland ranks 10th in the U.S. with 1,977 plants and 80,367 jobs while Columbus ranks 19th with 1,017 plants and 56,282 jobs.
According to the new directory, industrial machinery and equipment remains Ohio's top industry, accounting for 21 percent of the state's manufacturers. The automotive sector is Ohio's top industry by employment with motor vehicle parts and accessories accounting for 78,089 jobs.
TOP 10 OHIO INDUSTRIAL CITIES BY NUMBER OF MANUFACTURING JOBS
City 2007 Jobs 2007 Plants
1 Cincinnati 99,700 1,589
2 Cleveland 80,367 1,977
3 Columbus 56,282 1,017
4 Dayton 37,595 800
5 Akron 28,689 565
6 Toledo 27,764 528
7 Canton 14,515 352
8 Mansfield 12,380 191
9 Findlay 11,973 102
10 Mentor 11,081 284
TOTAL 380,346 7,405
Percent of State 35% 35%