Established in 1952 and renamed Valco Melton in 2008, the Cincinnati-based company has spent more than 70 years developing industrial equipment for manufacturers. It is known for helping production lines apply adhesives and verify finished goods, with local support available in more than 96 countries.
HAR Adhesive TechnologiesFrom its Bedford, Ohio roots, HAR Adhesive Technologies makes and supplies industrial adhesives while pairing them with application equipment and engineering support for manufacturers. Founded as HARAD Chemical in 1962 and purchased by Joe Cerino in 1996, the company has grown from four employees to more than 50 and serves customers nationwide. HAR’s distinctive approach is to examine the entire adhesive process—from difficult product assemblies to high-speed packaging lines—rather than treating the adhesive as a standalone product.BEDFORD, OH
Honhorst ServicesCincinnati’s Jos. Honhorst Co. has been part of the city’s industrial story since German immigrant Joseph Honhorst founded it in 1876. Now operated by Industrial Reliability and Repair, the company continues its long fabrication tradition from Dalton Avenue while serving commercial and industrial customers across the Tri-State. Honhorst also provides around-the-clock emergency support for facility equipment.CINCINNATI, OH
Baumer hhs GmbHFounded in 1986, Baumer hhs GmbH develops and manufactures industrial adhesive-application and quality-assurance systems from its headquarters in Krefeld, Germany. For four decades, the company has focused on reliable gluing for packaging and print production, pairing its equipment with application testing and operator training at its Krefeld solution centre. Baumer hhs has been part of the Baumer Group since 2001 and serves customers through a worldwide sales network.DAYTON, OH
Richards IndustrialsFrom a 100,000-square-foot Cincinnati manufacturing operation, Richards Industrials makes industrial valves and pressure-control equipment through a family of specialized product lines. Its in-house CNC machining, assembly, painting and testing support demanding applications across process industries, while more than 200 representatives worldwide provide local application assistance. The company’s quality management system complies with ISO 9001:2015 standards, and custom engineering is backed by an experienced veteran workforce.CINCINNATI, OH