Sam Dong Ohio Expands Delaware Manufacturing Operations with $13 Million Investment

South Korean manufacturer to become North America's largest producer of oxygen-free copper rod, creating 30 new jobs

Company Name: Sam Dong Ohio, Inc.

Location: Delaware

Site Region: Central

Country of Origin:

• Country: South Korea

• Region: Asia

Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing

Company Profile: Sam Dong is one of the world's leading manufacturers of Magnet Wire and specializes in engineered products for the electrical coil winding industry.

Company Website: http://www.samdongamerica.com

Project Summary:

• Type of Project: Expansion

• Jobs:

  • Jobs committed: 30

  • Jobs retained: 154

  • Types of jobs: Manufacturing

• Capital Investment: $13,150,000

Company Need:

Sam Dong was seeking to install a state-of-the-art casting machine of the highest quality available on the American Market, making it the U.S. market leader in casting technology for magnet wire. The investment will make the Delaware facility the largest producer of oxygen-free copper rod in North America and help meet growing demand from transformer manufacturers, automotive companies, and other industrial customers.

Testimonial:

Demand for reliable electrical infrastructure continues to grow, and this investment positions Sam Dong to meet that need for decades to come. Our Delaware facility has been a cornerstone of our North American operations, and this expansion allows us to increase capacity, support our customers and continue investing in the community that has supported us for many years.

- Randy Kaiser, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Sam Dong Ohio.

Why Ohio?

Sam Dong Ohio's Delaware, Ohio, facility is critical to its global success. The expansion helps the company meet growing customer demand with the support of regional talent that has bolstered its growth within the North American market.

Collaborators:

• JobsOhio

• Ohio Department of Development

• One Columbus

• City of Delaware