The birthplace of flight, Ohio is a national leader in the aerospace industry. Ohio is home to over 600 private aerospace and defense companies, 450 of which are manufacturers or suppliers. Learn more about the depth and breadth of the Midwest's largest aerospace state with the Ohio Aeropropulsion brochure.

1. Aeropropulsion and
Derivative Power Systems
Maximize ROI in America’s Leading State
Learn how partnering with Ohio will help your business succeed at the highest level.

2. Build a profitable business
in Ohio
with easy access to North American and global markets.
You will also enjoy life in an unbeatable location.
Everything’s here to help your aeropropulsion and The birthplace of flight, Ohio is the nation’s leader
power business take off in Ohio. in advanced propulsion and derivative power
technology, providing a world-class research
It only takes a glance at a map to see that Ohio offers environment that includes two dedicated federal
easy access to some of America’s most profitable aerospace laboratories and ten aerospace related
markets. That’s simple geography. What may not be doctoral programs at Ohio universities. Graduates
so obvious to the uninitiated is Ohio’s wealth of world- of these institutions provide a cluster of highly
class aeropropulsion and power companies, universities, skilled and educated workers.
federal laboratories and other organizations eager to
help you build your business here. Ohio’s aeropropulsion industry encompasses
turbine engines, all varieties of intermittent-
It all adds up to an unbeatable location for companies combustion engines (compression and spark-
within the aeropropulsion and derivative power ignited), electric engines, and other types of
systems industry to start, grow or relocate their engines used on aircraft. This includes power
business. And it just so happens that Ohio is an systems derived from propulsion generation
unbeatable place to live as well. systems, such as those found in turbines.
600 miles
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3. Ohio is a top state for business expansion in the U.S. Hundreds of corporations based in the U.S.
and around the world chose to invest over $4.2 billion in Ohio in 2006 for their business expansion.
As a result, Ohio was the top U.S. market for new and expanded business facilities in 2006 and
consistently ranks in the top five states for business expansion year after year.
– Source: 2006 Site Selection Magazine Governor’s Cup Award
Ohio is best in the Midwest for aerospace Yet, as new arrivals quickly discover, Ohio isn’t all
production and parts manufacturing, boasting business. And business success does not require
one of the world’s foremost supply chains for the sacrifice of personal ambitions. Ohio’s unique
industry with more than 450 aeropropulsion and micropolitan and metropolitan structure and short
power manufacturers and suppliers. commutes allow residents the time and opportunities
to create a rewarding, comfortable lifestyle as
Supported by multiple Edison Technology Centers individual as their personal interests. You can live as
to facilitate process improvement and operational you wish in Ohio, in an energetic city or a quiet
performance, Ohio’s expertise in advanced community within easy reach of diverse cultural,
manufacturing is also second to none. recreational and educational opportunities. Ohio
has everything you need to succeed, professionally
Ohio’s Third Frontier Program is investing $1.6 billion and personally.
over 10 years to expand Ohio’s high-tech research
capabilities, promote innovation, create high-paying
jobs and form new companies in technical areas,
including aeropropulsion and power. Additional
federal and private sector support opportunities can
boost the total available investment to more than
$10 billion.
Meanwhile, Ohio’s world-class transportation and
logistics system moves products and materials in and
out of the state quickly and efficiently. Ohio is within
600 miles of 60 percent of the U.S. and Canadian
population and is within a one-day drive of 70 percent
of North America’s manufacturing capacity. This
sophisticated transportation infrastructure represents
a strong global platform to route goods and services
to anywhere in the world. From innovation and
research to its low cost, collaborative business
climate, quality workforce and supply chain pipeline,
Ohio provides the integrated resources your
company needs to succeed at the highest level.
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4. Maximize your marketability
by partnering with world leaders in aeropropulsion, derivative
power and supply chain management.
Ohio’s aeropropulsion and derivative power
companies are leading the way for the advancement Leading Aeropropulsion-Related
of new manufacturing techniques, materials and Companies in Ohio
technologies in a wide variety of applications in
aviation, space, near space, lighter-than-air, GE Aviation
hypersonics, propulsion, sensors, instrumentation, Goodrich Corporation
communications, advanced materials, human GrafTech International, Ltd.
effectiveness and others. Hartzell Propeller
Orbital Research, Inc.
Statewide, Ohio boasts more than 66,000 civilian Parker Hannifin
employees at more than 600 private companies in the Maverick Corporation
aerospace and defense industry. That’s nearly double
PCC Airfoils, LLC
the national average and ranks Ohio first among the
SIFCO Industries, Inc.
12 comparable Midwestern states.
Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc.
The extraordinary spirit of cooperation and The Timken Company
collaboration within the state’s aeropropulsion and
Ohio has also established partnerships with
power community is central to the state’s industry-
other industry leaders like Boeing, Rolls-Royce,
leading position. In Ohio, your company can benefit
Lockheed Martin and Eaton Corporation.
from the presence of many outstanding
aeropropulsion-related businesses.
See the insert in the back of this brochure for a
more detailed description of some of Ohio’s leading
aeropropulsion and derivative power companies.
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5. Establish effective research
and technology development
through partnership with Ohio’s institutions of higher learning
and support organizations.
Ohio’s research and development institutions are
working to solve some of the industry’s most Outstanding Engineering
challenging innovation needs while preparing Institutions in Ohio
tomorrow’s aeropropulsion and power engineers
to design reliable and cost effective solutions.
Air Force Institute of Technology
The combination of these institutions and the
The University of Akron
support organizations will enable your company
Case Western Reserve University
to get its products to market with speed and
Cedarville University
optimal performance.
University of Cincinnati
Cleveland State University
The National Research Council ranks five of Ohio’s
University of Dayton
aerospace engineering graduate programs among
Marietta College
the best in the nation. In addition to comprehensive
Miami University
courses of study to Ph.D. completion, four Ohio
Ohio Northern University
technical colleges host aeropropulsion and power-
The Ohio State University
related associate degree programs that form a
Ohio University
solid foundation and can be transferred toward
The University of Toledo
further education.
Wright State University
Youngstown State University
Statewide, Ohio is home to more than 130
institutions of higher education, offering programs
See the insert in the back of this brochure for
in Aeronautics, Astronautics, Aviation, Aerospace,
a more detailed description of some of Ohio’s
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental
leading engineering institutions.
Engineering. These programs produced 6,354
engineering graduates in 2005, the latest year for
which statistics are
available. Ohio’s
engineering
graduate rates are
bolstered by the
state’s Project Lead
the Way, which
provides college
credit to middle and
high school
participants.
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6. Apply cutting-edge
aerospace technology
developed at Ohio’s internationally renowned federal
research centers.
The Propulsion Directorate of the U.S. Air Force energy-conversion systems; fluids, combustion, and
Research Laboratory (AFRL) is headquartered at reacting systems, including gravity dependence;
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) near aeropropulsion systems; aerospace communications
Dayton, Ohio, and leads propulsion research and architectures and subsystems; and interdisciplinary
development efforts for the Department of Defense. bioengineering for human systems. Glenn also leads
The Directorate executes basic research as well as in the testing and evaluation of materials and
exploratory and advanced development programs structures for atmospheric and space environments
in most forms of propulsion and power and related by utilizing first-rate facilities (including the
technologies including turbine engines, advanced world’s largest vacuum chamber) and
systems such as ramjets and scramjets, fuels, world-class scientists and engineers.
lubricants, and aircraft-related electrical power.
Also within AFRL (specifically at WPAFB) are the AFRL and NASA Glenn provide limitless
Air Vehicles, Materials, Sensors, and Human opportunities for propulsion and power
Effectiveness Directorates who lead USAF work research and development, procurement
in all of these related fields. and collaboration with academia and
with the aerospace industrial community.
The NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland
develops critical systems technologies and
capabilities that address national priorities in
partnership with U.S. industry, universities, and
other government institutions. World-class research,
technology, and capability development efforts
are keys to advancing space exploration of the
solar system and beyond while maintaining global
leadership in aeronautics. Glenn is distinguished
by its unique blend of aeronautics and space flight
expertise and experience. The Center’s work is
focused on technological advancements in space
flight systems development, aeropropulsion, space
propulsion, power systems, nuclear systems,
communications, and human-related systems.
The Center’s activities support all NASA missions and
major programs. NASA Glenn contributes to 4
economic growth and national security by developing
technology for safe, superior, and environmentally
compatible U.S. aircraft propulsion systems. Glenn
leads NASA’s research in the fields of fluids,
combustion, and reacting flow systems, including
gravity variation. Capabilities include power and
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7. “No state can match Ohio’s leadership role in aerospace propulsion and power. By taking
advantage of our state’s many assets, the government, along with industry leaders, is helping to
make Ohio an even stronger leader in aerospace.”
– Dr. Mike Heil
President of the Ohio Aerospace Institute
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8. Improve the odds of
commercial success
through the support of Ohio’s world-class academic, research
and industry communities.
The Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) is a membership- simulation research to reduce the cost and time it
based, nonprofit organization with a mission to takes to design, develop and test new jet turbine
further grow Ohio’s aerospace economy. Bringing engines. Avetec’s research is centered on Modeling &
together Ohio’s research laboratories, corporations Simulation, Data Driven Computing and Complex
and higher education institutions, OAI facilitates Systems Integration.
collaborative research and provides educational and
training opportunities for a wide variety of clients. The Ohio Center for Aerospace Propulsion and Power
(OCAPP) is among the foremost propulsion related
The Wright Brothers Institute (WBI) serves as a research institutions in the nation dedicated to
primary point of contact for research and advanced research in this field. OCAPP brings
development opportunities at Wright-Patterson Air together the capabilities of seven Ohio universities,
Force Base. WBI facilitates innovation in aerospace key industries within the state and the two Ohio
through technology collaborations between scientists Federal Laboratories. It has received more than
and engineers at AFRL and the Aeronautical Systems $100 million for propulsion-related research over
Center, universities, industries and businesses. the last three years and has attracted more than
100 research faculty and staff in the propulsion field.
Avetec is a nonprofit, collaborative research OCAPP has been a major catalyst in the development
organization located in Springfield, Ohio. of propulsion technology in the state of Ohio.
Avetec is one of three organizations that
make up the National Aerospace
Leadership Initiative. Avetec is OCAPP University/Institute Areas of Expertise
building a collaborative modeling Teamed to address propulsion
and simulation capability and and power needs
initiating educational partnerships to University
of Toledo
prepare a skilled future workforce. • Small turbines
Right now, Avetec and its partners Case Western
Reserve
are conducting modeling and • MEMS technology
for active control
University of
Akron
• Composite materials
• Adv. bearings and seals
AF Institute
of Technology
• High cycle fatigue
University
of Dayton
• Combustion
The Ohio State University
• Turbine airfoil cooling research
• Computational material research
University • High temp disk and airfoil alloys
of Cincinnati and coatings
• Acoustics • Flow control
• Erosion • Fan aerodynamics and noise
• Turbomachinery CFD research
• Nano-structured materials • Intelligent systems
• Combustor operability
• Non-destructive evaluation
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9. “We have a unique alliance of industry, academia and government that permits us to focus the
university research on the needs of government and industry and develop the right technologies
for the products of the future.”
– Dr. Mike Benzakein
Chairman of aerospace engineering at
The Ohio State University and co-director
of OCAPP
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10. Optimize production
by leveraging Ohio’s expertise in advanced
manufacturing excellence.
Ohio’s historic strength in manufacturing has created machining laboratory, as well as Lean and Six Sigma
an unparalleled environment for advanced process improvement consulting. TechSolve is also
manufacturing, supported by statewide resources a National Institute of Standards and Technology
that nurture this expertise. These public-private Manufacturing Center.
partnerships help drive the success of the Ohio
aeropropulsion and power sector by providing access • Edison Materials Technology Center (EMTEC) in
to sophisticated machining solutions. Ohio’s legacy in Dayton focuses on advanced materials and energy,
manufacturing jet engines and advanced materials specializing in materials processing expertise in
has created one of the top supplier concentrations in metal, composites, rubber, biomaterials, PEM and
the aeropropulsion and power industry. solid oxide fuel cells and nanomaterials.
Ohio’s strategic investments in advanced • The Manufacturing Advocacy Growth Network
manufacturing include the state’s Edison Technology (MAGNET) in Cleveland is the voice of Ohio
Centers, each uniquely designed to improve manufacturing, providing consulting and training
processes and maximize operational performance. services in manufacturing process and productivity
improvement, product design and development.
• The Edison Welding Institute (EWI) in Columbus is
North America’s leading engineering and technology • Ohio’s IT Alliance in Columbus, Ohio, is a statewide
organization focused on materials joining. organization focused on developing the information
technology industry in Ohio. The alliance supports
• TechSolve in Cincinnati provides manufacturing regional entrepreneurial organizations focused on
expertise through the nation’s largest independent IT product and service providers.
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11. “Ohio’s legacy in manufacturing and developing both new technologies and advanced materials
makes the state one of the top suppliers for the nation’s aerospace propulsion and power industry.”
– Joe Renaud
Ohio Aerospace and Defense Advisor
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12. Improve your productivity,
quality and profits
with Ohio’s abundant, skilled labor force.
Ohio has a dedicated cluster of more than 60,000
specialized workers directly supporting the state’s Facts About Ohio’s
aeropropulsion and power industry. New college Colleges of Engineering
graduates, a constant influx of existing residents
realigning relevant skills expertise and new residents • Fifteen Ohio institutions offer undergraduate
bringing their on-the-job experience to the state take and/or graduate degrees in engineering
advantage of Ohio’s continuing expansion in this
• Enrolled 15,861 undergraduate students in
dynamic employment sector.
AY 05-06
Ohio’s total workforce of 5.6 million, among the • Graduated 2,834 B.S. students in AY 05-06
largest in the nation, includes additional skilled talent
in a labor pool of 800,000 manufacturing workers • Graduated 1,930 M.S. students in AY 05-06
ready to grow your aeropropulsion and power
business. Ohio’s support system for this leading • Graduated 398 Ph.D. students in AY 05-06
industry provides access to manufacturing training
• Expended $271 million in sponsored research
your business can use to its advantage, including
funds in AY 04-05
credentialing solutions meeting your employee
aptitude needs. The Ohio Workforce Office can ensure (Data Source: Profiles of Engineering Colleges, ASEE 2005 and 2006)
your company has the human talent it requires both
now and into the future.
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13. “GE is built on great people with great ideas. Thanks to the supportive business environment
and world-class talent pool in Ohio, we have the tools, the resources and the environment our
employees need to take GE technology to even greater heights.”
– Scott Donnelly
president and CEO, GE Aviation
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14. Minimize business risk
and lower costs
through Ohio’s strong public-private partnership opportunities
and recent tax reform.
Ohio’s innovative approach to recruitment and costs through major reform efforts. The close public-
retention of business in the aeropropulsion and private support relationship between industry and all
power sector and beyond means your company can levels of Ohio government means Ohio partners as a
count on a commerce-friendly platform, augmented key stakeholder in the success of your business.
by support from the Ohio Department of
Development and state investments in high-tech While some states only broker a landlord-tenant
ventures. Instead of resting on the strengths of the relationship, Ohio is a true partner. From the outset,
state’s comprehensive industry-specific resources, economic development professionals throughout the
Ohio actively strives to provide a low-cost, low-risk state stand ready to assist your company with
environment for your company. everything from site identification to the construction
permitting process and pre-screening of prospective
Ohio has transformed its tax and legal systems to employees.
promote business growth within the state,
eliminating corporate income tax over the next few Ohio has identified the aerospace propulsion and
years and reducing legal, insurance and health care power sector as one of the primary industries upon
which the state’s future economy will thrive. The
unprecedented $1.6 billion Third Frontier investment
in commercial technology applications is generating
Effective tax rates on research advances, funding early-stage capital and
new capital investments new product development and financing advanced
7.0% manufacturing technologies. Ohio also offers several
6.5% 6.2%
6.2% incentive programs for expanding business that can
6.0% 5.7% be tailored to reduce your company’s risk, including
5.1%
5.0% low-interest financing programs for new capital
4.3% investments, corporate income and property tax
4.0% 3.6% exemptions, and financial support for employee
3.0% training and assistance with infrastructure completion
for new facility locations.
2.0%
1.0% Ohio is one of the few states where all critical phases
of aerospace propulsion and power development take
0% place – from basic and advanced research, to systems
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15. “Ohio has been our partner in providing premier customer service, steady growth, and financial
performance from which we serve customers in towns and cities across the world.”
– Don Washkewicz, chairman and CEO,
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Ready sites make you profitable faster. professionals who handle financing and legal
Ohio’s Job-Ready Sites program accesses state arrangements as well as provide assistance with
funding to support infrastructure creation at sites electric, gas, rail and other utility needs. They can
throughout the state, adding to the already abundant also connect you with technical and research
supply of industrial parks within the state’s borders. organizations, and provide information regarding
The Ohio Certified Sites program provides an foreign trade zones, economic development
independent, third-party guarantee that certified sites incentives and workforce programs.
offer the appropriate infrastructure for a variety of
uses, giving you added confidence that your new Supplier services keep your operation running
facility will be completed on or ahead of schedule. smoothly.
In multiple regions of Ohio geographic information Ohio has a world-class supplier network that can
systems (GIS) are available to help you find the site provide all of the services your company needs for
or property that will best meet your business needs. sub-contracting, packaging, shipping and equipment
maintenance.
Business incentives reduce your risk
Ohio’s incentive programs for expanding businesses Foreign trade zones reduce your operating costs.
include low-interest financing programs for new Ohio’s foreign trade zone program removes certain
capital investments in Ohio, corporate income and costs and barriers to shipping and storing your
property tax exemptions, financial support for company’s parts and products. The Ohio Foreign
employee training, and assistance with infrastructure Trade Zones Council (OFTZC) has strategically placed
completion for new facility locations. locations throughout the state to partner with you to
find the ideal location for your goods in Ohio.
Professional services simplify the
investment process.
Ohio provides a superior corporate
support system of lawyers,
accountants and bankers experienced
with assisting investors. Ohio’s
economic development experts can
help link your company to
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16. Attract and retain the best
talent for your company
through Ohio’s outstanding balance of a thriving business climate
and enjoyable lifestyle opportunities throughout the state.
Come to Ohio and Love Your Life. Among Ohio’s many amenities that help you to
achieve your personal aspirations, you’ll find:
It’s one of corporate America’s oldest principles. To
be successful in business, you must sacrifice your • One of the nation’s finest networks of state parks
personal life. No time for family. No time for hobbies and scenic areas.
or recreation. Relax for just a moment, and the • World-class public and private golf courses, ranking
competition will take your place. Unfortunately, for sixth in the country.
executives chasing their dreams in the world’s • Eight major league sports teams.
crowded, fast-paced mega-metropolises, it’s truer • Superior symphony orchestras, museums, ballet
today than ever before. and theater companies. Ohio’s Cleveland Symphony
Orchestra is consistently ranked among the best in
But it’s not true in Ohio, a state where the opportunities the world.
for professional success and personal fulfillment are • Top-rated healthcare facilities like the Cleveland
equally balanced. Here, you can think big, work big Clinic, rated the No. 4 hospital overall in the country
and play big without being swallowed up by bigness by U.S. News. The University Hospital in Cincinnati
itself. Ohio’s balance of a thriving business climate and the OSU Medical Center are also top-ranked
and enjoyable lifestyle opportunities throughout the healthcare institutions.
state provides the resources to encourage and assist
you in making your business grow and prosper on a
global basis. Yet, on the personal side, Ohio’s
micropolitan and metropolitan structure and short
commutes provide all the cultural, educational and
recreational amenities of the city, along with the time
and personal space to enjoy them with family and
friends. Ohio offers individuals more purchasing
power to get the most out of personal pursuits.
The state’s attractive business policies, abundant
resources and generous assistance minimize
investment risk and maximize competitiveness within
the global economy. Ohio’s safe communities,
outstanding schools, affordable housing and quality
health care provide the peace of mind your employees
will treasure. Investing in Ohio is a smart business
choice because the professional and personal balance
will drive your company’s bottom line.
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17. “As we have grown our businesses globally, Timken has been proud to call Ohio home. The
consistent combination of a talented workforce, a commitment to innovation and a rewarding
lifestyle makes Ohio the place to turn for great business opportunities.”
– Tim Timken, chairman
The Timken Company
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20. Locate your aeropropulsion
and derivative power
business in Ohio
for easy access to profitable markets and world-class organizations
eager to help you build or grow.
Build a successful business and enjoy a rich, fulfilling personal life.
• Maximize your marketability by partnering with world leaders in
your industry.
• Establish effective research and technology development
through partnership with Ohio’s institutions of higher learning
and support organizations
• Apply cutting-edge aerospace technology developed at Ohio’s
internationally renowned federal research centers.
• Improve the odds of commercial success through the support of
Ohio’s world-class academic, research and industry communities.
• Optimize production by leveraging Ohio’s expertise in advanced
manufacturing excellence.
• Improve your productivity, quality and profits with Ohio’s abundant,
skilled labor force.
• Minimize business risk and lower costs through Ohio’s strong public-
private partnership opportunities and recent tax reform.
• Attract and retain the best talent for your company through Ohio’s
outstanding balance of a thriving business climate and enjoyable
lifestyle opportunities throughout the state.
To learn more about establishing or expanding
operations in Ohio, please call 1-877-466-4551
or visit us at www.ohiomeansbusiness.com.
Ted Strickland, Governor • Lee Fisher, Lt. Governor

21. Maximize your research and technology development.
Collaborate with Ohio’s renowned institutions of higher learning to
create extraordinary aeropropulsion and derivative power opportunities.
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Ohio University
Located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, AFIT is the Ohio University is active in aerospace and
Air Force’s graduate school and its premier aeropropulsion research through programs
professional continuing education institution. A sponsored by NASA, the Department of Energy,
component of Air University, the Institute provides and the Air Force in collaboration with Case
responsive graduate and professional continuing Western Reserve, Rolls Royce, University of Dayton,
education, research and consulting programs to and many others. In the area of novel power
keep the Air Force and Department of Defense on systems, Ohio University is engaged in aero-based
the leading edge of technology and management. fuel cell deployment, specifically focusing on
development of anodes that can use reformed jet
AFIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
propellant for aircraft deployment. In the area of
has approximately 300 MS and Ph.D. students in
fuel development, Ohio University has active
five Master’s and four Ph.D. programs. The
programs in coal gasification and carbon recycling
department’s 14 research labs include world-class
to support the Air Force’s effort to create synthetic
combustion and materials labs. The unique mix of
jet propellant using domestic coal as a feedstock for
military students and faculty combined with low
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. These efforts not only
overhead costs at AFIT enable the department to
can help create more efficient and secure sources
manage its $3.5 million/year research funding to
of energy for aero-based deployment, the work
produce results comparable to approximately
could also create a reduced carbon footprint for
$10-12 million/year at other schools. www.afit.edu
aerospace applications, which could help create a
Case Western Reserve University better environment for all. www.ohio.edu/engineering
The Aerospace Engineering major at Case Western The Ohio State University
Reserve University has been developed to address The Ohio State University is recognized worldwide
the needs of those students seeking career as a leading university in the field of propulsion and
opportunities in the highly specialized and advancing power. OSU incorporates unique Gas Turbine and
aerospace industries. Aero Laboratories with a cadre of outstanding
Scientific knowledge is being developed each day for faculty in all propulsion-related disciplines. The
programs to develop reusable launch vehicles (RLV), university works closely with the propulsion
the International Space Station (ISS), High Speed industry in the state, GE Aviation, Timken, BF
Transport (HST), Human Exploration and Development Goodrich, Parker Hannifin as well as Boeing,
of Space (HEDS) and micro-electro-mechanical Lockheed, and Honeywell. Common research
sensors and control systems for advanced flight. New programs are in progress with the NASA Glenn
methods of analysis and design for structural, fluid, Research Center, and the Air Force Research
and thermodynamic applications are required to meet Laboratory. The Ohio State University has received
these challenges. www.mae.case.edu over $50 million in propulsion research funds from
the industry and the federal government over the
Cleveland State University last three years. Faculty expertise spans the field of
propulsion technology from systems analysis,
The Mechanical Engineering Program at Cleveland
computational fluid dynamics, aeromechanics, heat
State is broad and comprehensive, offering career
transfer, gas turbine cooling, turbine aerodynamics,
opportunities in aerospace, aeronautics, automotive,
rotating parts life management, combustion
machine design, management, manufacturing, power
systems, acoustics, fuels, thermal control, engine
generation, product design, robotics and technical sales.
control, and materials. It is a vibrant effort targeted
at developing and optimizing new concepts aimed
Additional fully accredited undergraduate as well as
at reducing fuel consumption, pollution, and noise
graduate programs are offered in the disciplines of
for advanced commercial and military propulsion
civil/environmental, chemical/biomedical, industrial/
systems for the future.
manufacturing, and electrical/computer engineering
www.eng.ohio-state.edu/departments/aerospace.php
as well as an MS program in software engineering.
www.csuohio.edu/engineering

22. University of Akron Located at UDRI, the von Ohain Fuels Combustion
Graduate programs provide training that equips Center provides graduate engineering education,
students with the maturity and ability to assume R D, and technology transfer on an international
leadership roles in technological fields related to level. The center complements the mission of the
the field of engineering. These programs attract a National Aerospace Fuels Research Complex and
variety of students from several industries and NASA Combustion Branch of the Air Force Research
Glenn Research Center in Northeast Ohio. The College Laboratory and Combustion Center of Excellence
is a partner of the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI). of GE Aircraft Engines.
The Dynamics and Vibrations Laboratory specializes http://engineering.udayton.edu/programs/mechanical/
in testing the performances and durability of high- www.udri.udayton.edu
speed rotating machinery and their corresponding
gear/belt transmissions, bearing supports, and seal University of Toledo
components. www.uakron.edu The University of Toledo (UT) presently has the
third-largest public university operating budget in
University of Cincinnati the state of Ohio. The College of Engineering at UT
With its world-class laboratory facilities, UC is a has about 2,300 undergraduate and 300 graduate
leader in aeropropulsion research and proprietary students pursuing BS, MS and Ph.D. degrees in six
technology development for aeroacoustics, departments. Aeropropulsion research in the
combustion and fuel injection diagnostics and College of Engineering focuses on computational
control, nondestructive evaluation, turbomachinery aeroacoustics, aircraft deicing, bearings and seals,
erosion, turbine cooling, composite materials and computational fluid dynamics, composite materials,
coatings; and large-scale computational facilities coatings, system reliability, sensors, system
for turbomachinery CFD, propulsion integration, modeling and simulation. Research at the College’s
and structural dynamics. State partners include GE Small Turbine Institute focuses on development
Aviation, Parker Hannifin, Goodrich, and both AFRL and assessment of new concepts and technologies
and NASA Glenn Research Laboratory. Cooperative for advanced small gas turbine engines in
education is mandatory for all engineering students. partnership with industries and federal agencies.
The Department of Aerospace Engineering is the The College’s aeropropulsion research collaboration
second oldest U.S. aeronautical engineering program, partners include NASA Glenn Research Center, Air
established in 1929 in consultation with aeropropulsion Force Research Laboratory, Goodrich, Teledyne
pioneer Orville Wright. Each year, more than 230 Continental Motors, and Orbital Research.
undergraduate and 260 graduate students receive Government agencies and industries provided
degrees in aerospace, chemical, computer, electrical, $32 million to support college research activities
mechanical, industrial, and materials engineering, in the past three years. www.utoledo.edu
and computer science. College research grants are
in excess of $18 million, including over $6 million in Wright State University
aeropropulsion and power. www.ase.uc.edu The Engineering faculty and students at Wright
State University actively work on aeronautics
University of Dayton research in collaboration with the Air Force
The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force
is a national leader in scientific and engineering Base and the NASA Glenn Research Center. The
research, serving government, industry and proximity of the Air Force Base facilities affords the
nonprofit customers. Established as the research students unique learning opportunities in high-tech
arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI broke engineering topics, including computational fluid
the $1 billion mark in sponsored research at the end dynamics, hypersonics, turbomachinery, multi-
of 2003. In fiscal year 2006, sponsored research at disciplinary design, uncertainty modeling, and
UDRI topped $70 million. For the last three years, structural health monitoring. The College conducts
the University of Dayton Research Institute has research projects totaling approximately $8 million
been ranked number two in the nation among all per year and boasts 150 Ph.D. students in engineering
colleges and universities for federal- and industry- and computer science. www.wright.edu
funded materials research, according to the National
Science Foundation. In Ohio, UDRI is number one To learn more about Ohio’s many excellent institutions
among nonprofit institutions receiving contracts of higher learning, please call 1-877-466-4551.
and grants from the Department of Defense. Or visit us at www.ohiomeansbusiness.com.

23. Maximize your marketability.
Partner with Ohio’s global leaders in aeropropulsion, derivative
power and supply chain management.
The extraordinary spirit of cooperation and production, electronics, chemicals, aerospace and
collaboration within the state’s aeropropulsion and transportation, among others. www.graftech.com
power community has helped make Ohio an industry
leader. In Ohio, your company can benefit from the Hartzell Propeller
presence of many outstanding related businesses. Designs, develops, tests, manufactures and
supports constant-speed aluminum and composite
GE Aviation propeller systems for the aviation industry
The world’s leading producer of jet engines for worldwide. Founded in 1917 to work with the
commercial and military aircraft, aero-derivative Wright Airplane Company in nearby Dayton,
engines for marine and power applications, and Hartzell currently supports more than 250,000
aviation services. GE Aviation manufactured the propeller systems in service today. Current
first U.S. jet engine in 1941. With annual revenues products include 2,3,4,5, and 6-bladed propellers
in excess of $13 billion, GE Aviation invests more for aircraft ranging from 160 to 2,180 hp.
than $1 billion a year in research and development, www.hartzellprop.com
creating a solid foundation for growth, and quality
products for its customers. www.geae.com Orbital Research, Inc.
A high technology product development company
Goodrich Corporation dedicated to producing and commercializing
One of the largest worldwide suppliers of systems innovative solutions for the transportation and
and services to the aerospace, defense and medical industries through leveraging core
homeland security markets, Goodrich consistently technology areas of microdevices and advanced
invests in new, leading edge technologies in the systems. www.orbitalresearch.com
commercial and defense sectors. Goodrich also
develops Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC), next Parker Hannifin
generation materials for turbine hot sections Parker Aerospace, an operating group of the Ohio-
that reduce weight and are able to operate at headquartered Parker Hannifin Corporation, is a
extremely high temperatures for significantly global leader in flight control, hydraulic, fuel, and
improved engine performance and efficiency. pneumatic systems and components for aerospace
Nanotechnology – a foundation for smart and other high-technology markets. Its products are
structures, low power sensors, high efficiency used on aircraft manufactured throughout the
devices and high performance materials – world today, including commercial transports,
is also developed at Goodrich. military fixed-wing planes, regional and business
aircraft, helicopters, missiles, and unmanned aerial
Two of the largest business units of Goodrich, the vehicles. Parker Aerospace operates 33 facilities
Aircraft Landing Gears Division and the Aircraft in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, including
Wheel and Brake Division, are headquartered in manufacturing operations in Mentor, Elyria,
Ohio. The Materials and Simulation Technical and Avon, Ohio.
Center, which is also based in Ohio, conducts
advanced materials and simulation RD work for Parker Hannifin is also a leading diversified
the entire Goodrich Corporation. Ohio is also home manufacturer of motion and control technologies
to the engineering facility for the Engine Control and systems, providing precision-engineered
and Electrical Power Systems business unit, and solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile,
the De-Icing and Specialty Systems business unit. industrial and aerospace markets. www.parker.com
www.goodrich.com
Maverick Corporation
GrafTech International, Ltd. Develops high-performance composite materials
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of carbon and transitions those technologies to production
and graphite products, for industrial applications in programs in military and commercial aerospace
a diverse array of industries including metal structures and propulsion applications.

24. Maverick Corporation’s state-of-the-art facility in Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc.
Blue Ash, Ohio is equipped to provide precision A recognized world leader in the development of
testing and cost-effective resin production in lot aviation products for over 95 years. From the Piper
quantities from one pound to more than 10,000 Cub to the setting of world altitude records for
pounds. Maverick’s second operation in Stow, Ohio manned piston aircraft, Continental has led the way.
manufactures high-temperature composite bushings The Small Turbine Engine operation in Toledo, Ohio
and wear-parts for aircraft engines and braking designed and produced the first cruise missile
systems. Both facilities are certified to ISO-9001 and engine for the U.S. Navy Harpoon missile. Today,
AS9100 Quality Systems. www.maverickcorp.com Teledyne is a recognized leader in the development
of unmanned aircraft engines. www.tcmlink.com
PCC Airfoils, LLC
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Precision Castparts The Timken Company
Corporation, the Airfoils Division casts intricate The Timken Company keeps the world turning, with
geometry blades, vanes, innovative friction
and vane segments for Ohio-based Aeropropulsion management and power
the high-temperature and Power Industry Leaders transmission products
turbine section of and services, enabling
commercial jet engines, customers to perform
military jet engines, and faster and more
power generation Cleveland efficiently. With sales of
equipment. The company $5.0 billion in 2006, the
has developed highly company is headquartered
automated casting in Canton, Ohio.
furnaces for the Supported by its North
manufacture of blades Canton Technology
and vanes. Significant Center, Timken is a
process development in leading source of
ceramic cores, advanced bearings,
solidification technology, Dayton
Columbus components and MRO
and inspection methods services that support
assures a continued the entire lifecycle of
strength in this market. Cincinnati an expanding range of
PCC Airfoils’ Ohio facility aerospace turbine
is part of a global network engines and derivative
of manufacturing sites. propulsion systems.
www.pccairfoils.com www.timken.com
SIFCO Industries, Inc. In addition to the companies above, Ohio has
A global metalworking manufacturer serving the established partnerships with other industry
technical needs of the aerospace industry in the leaders like Boeing, Rolls-Royce, Lockheed Martin
production, machining, plating, and repair of and Eaton Corporation.
turbine engine and airframe components. Founded
in 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio, SIFCO pioneered To learn more about Ohio’s many outstanding
forging technology with a rich history of material companies in aerospace and related industries,
processing achievements. SIFCO today supplies or about establishing or expanding operations
and repairs critical parts for commercial and in Ohio, please call 1-877-466-4551. Or visit us
military aircraft. www.sifco.com at www.ohiomeansbusiness.com.