Established in Dayton in 1951, Mil-Mar Century Corp. is the OEM behind the military’s HIPPO load-handling water tank-rack system. The company has built 1,427 HIPPOs and restored 99 damaged units for continued service, while also supporting HIPPO and STRYKER systems and handling fabrication and machining work for commercial customers. Its work continues to support military and industrial operations in Ohio and nationwide.
Mad River Fabricating, LtdSince 1925, Mad River Fabricating, Ltd. has forged its Springfield, Ohio, experience into durable shipping and storage containers for military engines and transmissions. Its steel and aluminum Long Life Reusable Containers protect equipment from shock and vibration during shipment to depots and field operations, while an in-house team refurbishes damaged military and commercial containers. Mad River serves all branches of the U.S. military and operates under an ISO 9001:2015 quality system.SPRINGFIELD, OH
Ohio Ordnance Works, IncEstablished in 1981, Ohio Ordnance Works designs and manufactures automatic and semi-automatic firearms for military and law-enforcement applications, including light and heavy machine guns supplied to U.S. forces and customers worldwide. From its 35,000-plus-square-foot Chardon facility, the company also makes training-simulator arms and military mounts, building on founder Bob Landies’ background in weapons design and Army armor service. OOW employs more than 80 people and operates under ISO 9001:2015 certification.CHARDON, OH
SelectTech Services CorporationFor 42 years, SelectTech Services Corporation has built its reputation as a lean, largely in-house Ohio operation serving defense customers in mission-critical environments worldwide. The company provides end-to-end engineering and technical support for complex military systems, with a particular focus on reliability, rapid delivery and long-term sustainment. Its Springfield facility is certified to AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015.DAYTON, OH
Mitchell Process WorksA second-generation family business, Mitchell Process Works grew out of the original M&E Pump company and remains focused on industrial fluid handling. Based in Milford, Ohio, it combines more than 100 years of staff experience with a 12,000-square-foot repair and machining facility, serving customers across the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana region and at plants around the world.MILFORD, OH