Austin Powder is an Ohio company founded in Akron in 1833 by five brothers from Vermont, making it the oldest manufacturing company in the state. From its early days producing black powder for rock blasting, it has grown into a global explosives manufacturer with more than 4,800 employees and operations in over 27 countries. The company’s identity remains closely tied to its “Power of Family” culture and a safety-first approach.
International Fireworks Manufacturing CoSince 1906, International Fireworks Manufacturing Co. has made fireworks and produced professional pyrotechnic displays, from community celebrations to presidential inaugurations. Still family-owned and operated by the Serpico family in Douglassville, Pennsylvania, the company has performed tens of thousands of shows and operates a year-round consumer showroom. It is also the only domestic manufacturer of visco safety fuse, made at its Pennsylvania facility.DOUGLASSVILLE, PA
American Black PowderAmerican Black Powder is a U.S.-made black-powder manufacturer serving people who use traditional firearms and related equipment. Based in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, the company also produces powder for pyrotechnic applications and military use.325920PHILIPSBURG, PA
The Mennel Milling CompanyFifth-generation family leadership still guides The Mennel Milling Company, a Fostoria, Ohio, business founded in 1886 and family-owned for more than 140 years. With more than 1,000 employees across over 35 locations, Mennel is known for bringing long-standing milling expertise together with close attention to customers’ exact requirements. Its work centers on supplying flour and bakery mixes to bakeries and food manufacturers throughout the United States and beyond.FOSTORIA, OH
The Armor Group, IncThe Edward C. Bott family founded The Armor Group in Cincinnati in 1927, and the company remains rooted in a long history of industrial manufacturing. Now headquartered in Mason, Ohio, Armor operates more than 475,000 square feet of manufacturing space across its international footprint and employs over 250 people. Its divisions serve OEM customers with engineered manufacturing solutions and aftermarket support, under ISO 9001:2015 certification.MASON, OH