Edith Heck founded this family business in her Oregon, Ohio garage in 1943, and Michelle and Matt Heck now carry the tradition forward in Toledo. Hecks is known for hands-on service, including rush work and a fleet of little red vans serving customers across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
Hersh Packing & Rubber CompanyFounded in 1958 from the trunk of V.R. Hershberger’s car, Hersh Packing & Rubber Company remains a family-owned Central Ohio business known for helping customers get back to work. Its three ParkerStore locations support industrial customers with hydraulic hose and fitting service, including replacements made while they wait.CANAL WINCHESTER, OH
The Brown CompanyFamily-owned and operated in Findlay since 2007, The Brown Company grew from a local service business into a manufacturer known for its shock absorber bags. Mel and Pam Brown founded the company with a focus on helping other businesses, and its Ohio-made products now serve customers around the world while the company remains involved in its local community.FINDLAY, OH
Ohio Hydraulics, IncFounded in a Mt. Healthy garage in 1944, Ohio Hydraulics makes hydraulic hose assemblies and fittings while also repairing cylinders and fabricating custom components for Cincinnati-area industry. Now led by the third and fourth generations of the Davis family, the company works from a 21,000-square-foot Sharonville facility and is known for its “Assemblies While U Wait” service.CINCINNATI, OH
S.T. Tool & Design IncFamily-owned since its founding in 1994, S.T. Tool & Design has built its reputation in Mentor, Ohio, on careful workmanship and lasting customer relationships. The company operates from a 17,000-square-foot facility, where its team produces precision-machined parts for businesses with complex manufacturing needs.MENTOR, OH