Business View Magazine | February 2019

set in our community for over five decades.” In addition to Mansfield Plumbing, Ashland County boasts many other economic gems in- cluding The Step2 Company LLC, which is the largest American manufacturer of preschool and toddler toys. Another company of note in a rural area is American Augers, a directional drilling company located in Jackson Township. Having several large corporations as well as many small- er manufacturers in less densely populated areas is a source of pride for the County proving you don’t have to operate in the City of Ashland to be successful. “Ashland, Ohio was built on coloring books, printing facilities, and pump manufacturers,” Goon reports. “A lot of pump companies, includ- ing original firms that are now known as Pentair, Keen Pump, Eco-Flo, and Champion Pump are here. Many of these companies were founded in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and Ashland has been able to sustain those types of industries in the long-term.” Grow Ashland and the County assist with expan- sions of existing manufacturers, as well as help- ing prospective employers. If a new company is interested in relocating to the area, the City of Ashland can sell available parcels at an at- tractive cost in the business park if a significant number of well-paying, new jobs are created. To help meet employment goals, Grow Ashland collaborates with the North Central Workforce Alliance, Transformation Network, and the Ash- 145 2112 Troy Road - Ashland, Ohio 44805 (419) 281-8299 www.simonsonconstructi on. com Providing 45 years of design-build construction services for all your commercial, industrial and excavation needs. Services:  General Contracting & Construction Management  In-House Architectural Design  Site procurement & Development  Underground Utilities  Reinforced Concrete Foundation & Wall Systems  Metal & Wood Framing Systems  Finish Carpentry  Structural Steel Erection  Crane Service  Wastewater/Water Treatment Plants Your Team. From Concept to Completi on.