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TREW UNVEILS NEW GLOBAL HQ AND MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN WEST CHESTER
Trew LLC, a leading automated materials handling solutions provider, is proud to introduce its new global headquarters and manufacturing facility at 10045 International Boulevard in West Chester Township.
Trew provides automated material handling solutions for integrators and end users, including Warehouse Execution Systems, Warehouse Control Systems, PLC- and server-based machine controls, conventional and motorized driven roller conveyors, and services such as concepting, engineering, technical support, parts, field service and training.
Serving the North American retail, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing and e-commerce industries, Trew’s experienced staff and broad network of integrated partners enable uncommonly smart solutions scalable to any material handling needs.
This project is Trew’s third major expansion in five years in the Southwest Ohio region. The automated material handlings solutions provider entered into a long-term lease for 263,000 square feet of office and manufacturing space in West Chester, bringing its total to nearly 500,000 square feet in Southwest Ohio. The additional space further fast-tracks Trew’s growth while creating an additional 190 full-time positions.
Trew plans to accelerate investments in developing automation technologies, warehouse execution software, and creating world-class manufacturing, innovation and client support facilities in the region.
“The material handling automation market and our clients’ fulfillment and distribution capabilities continue to rapidly transform,” shared Alfred Rebello, Trew Chief Executive Officer. "The expansion to our campus will continue to fuel our growth. This region has a strong tradition of high-quality material handling labor and the manufacturing infrastructure that our clients and partners can trust in that Trew will continue deliver innovative on-time solutions.”
Trew chose Ohio for its expansion and investments due to the availability of engineering talent, speed at which expanded manufacturing infrastructure can be brought online, accessibility to multiple customers who have retail and e-commerce distribution centers, and the willingness of organizations to help businesses access resources to enable growth.
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KATY KANELOPOLOUS HIRED TO CONTINUE AARON WIEGAND'S LEGACY
West Chester Township Administrator, Larry D. Burks and the Board of Trustees promoted Katy Kanelopolous as Director to lead the West Chester Community Development team.
Katy assumed responsibilities and has been acting director since the passing of previous director Aaron Wiegand in December. Aaron encouraged staff to seek professional development in pursuit of exceptional service to the community. Throughout his long public fight with cancer, Aaron was committed to team building and Katy has that same outlook.
The Community Development Department focuses on the Township’s economic development efforts, township planning, zoning enforcement and permitting. The staff of the Community Development Department are experienced professionals, serving the residential and business communities as a one-stop shop for those who require assistance in these areas.
West Chester Township has a reputation for being business friendly and seeking the implementation of highest and best use for the sustainability of the community. The Community Development team works to streamline property maintenance and permitting processes for customers and support new and existing businesses. In the coming months, the Community Development team will also unveil and oversee the implementation of a new zoning resolution.
“I’m excited to continue the business-friendly excellent customer service the Community Development Department is known for providing and working with Township Administration and the Board of Trustees to retain the marketability and sustainability of the community,” Katy said. “I’m looking forward to leading the team and continuing the success of West Chester.”
Katy, a graduate of Ball State University, has worked as the Economic Development Manager for the past two years. Katy’s excellent collaboration and management skills have supported creation of nearly 2,000 new jobs, retention of more than 3,900 jobs, and addition of nearly 5 million square-feet of new projects totaling more than $119 million in capital investment—an amazing feat in just two years.
As a small business owner in a neighboring community, Katy has a heart for supporting small, family-owned businesses and doing what she can to help them succeed. In 2023, Katy implemented West Chester’s SPARK Grant Program—the township’s first small business revitalization grant program for existing West Chester businesses with $114,000 awarded to small businesses for improvement projects.
West Chester currently seeks public input on zoning matters in the community and the service of the Community Development Department itself. Find the survey at https://www.westchesteroh.org/government/general-government/zoning-code-updates.
The now vacant position of Economic Development Director is posted at https://westchestertownshipoh.applytojob.com/apply/Ct6OTfY7ou/Economic-Development-Manager for qualified candidates interested in applying.
Feel free to reach out and set up a time to meet with Katy at kkanelopoulos@westchesteroh.org or 513-759-7325.
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OHIO-BASED OMNI SYSTEMS CONTINUES GROWTH WITH ACQUISITION OF WEST CHESTER MANUFACTURER
OMNI Systems, the largest privately-owned label printing company in the U.S., has joined the West Chester community with its acquisition of Honeywell International’s media business. OMNI carries significant purchasing power as the largest consumer of thermal media from the nation’s leading raw material suppliers, allowing the company to offer the industry’s lowest prices while also providing exceptional service, quality and deliverability.
Honeywell products that will transition to OMNI include barcode labels, media tags, receipt paper, thermal media and medical identification wristbands. The acquisition adds radio-frequency identification (RFID) and Linerless label capabilities to OMNI’s already robust list of services and solutions.
Additionally, OMNI will continue to grow by focusing on its core strengths—supplying clients with high-quality labels at the lowest label prices while delivering exceptional service which includes guaranteed on-time delivery. Global leaders like Amazon, Target, Tyson Foods and other leading Fortune 500 businesses rely on OMNI for thermal media and multi-color custom printed label requirements, including consultative services with expert application analysts and R&D engineers. OMNI’s impressive base of blue-chip customers continues to increase as its reputation expands as a leader in price, quality and service.
As a frequent recipient of the “Best Places to Work” awards across Ohio, Missouri and Kansas, OMNI champions a people-first culture, reflective of its thoughtful leadership and fulfilling work environment.
“We value our strong culture and believe it is a key ingredient to our success,” says OMNI President and COO Mike Murton. “There’s a secret to Top Workplace awards, and that’s to start by having a top team in the first place. We are beyond proud of the leadership, care and commitment that our employees exhibit every day.”
OMNI's commitment to excellence extends beyond workplace accolades, demonstrated by its multiple recognitions as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine. Moreover, OMNI maintains a prestigious 12 AA credit rating from Dun & Bradstreet, reaffirming its financial stability and reliability as a debt-free partner.
OMNI also was honored with the 2023 Evolution of Manufacturing Award and Top Label Solutions Provider Award, an acknowledgment of its innovative manufacturing approach and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction across a wide range of industries.
OMNI will continue operating from the previous Honeywell location at 9290 Le Saint Drive in West Chester Township. The acquisition resulted in approximately 50 new employees joining the OMNI team, and the company’s growth plans include adding a third shift and another 50-100 jobs by the end of the year. Learn more about OMNI here.
Welcome to West Chester, OMNI Systems!
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KEEPING UP WITH KATY K
West Chester is hot, and it's not just the weather. We've taken in more than 500 permits this year so far, and there is no sign of the action cooling off. Hopefully, you've been staying cool at one of our Takeover on The Square Thursday night concerts, the UCBMA Food Truck Rally, or Taps, Tastes, and Tunes over the 4th of July holiday. We've had a lot of big things happening this summer.
West Chester is making a significant investment to transform the heart of our events, The Square @ Union Centre. The conceptual drawings promise a permanent stage space, new splash fountains, shade structures and bench swings. The project is expected to kick off this fall. This revitalization is not just about aesthetics; it's about creating a more enjoyable and vibrant community space for all. The $50 million Clock Tower apartments, a 326-unit luxury, multi-family community located on Towne Square, is now leasing, and some home units are scheduled to open this summer. The new residents will surely appreciate the enhanced public space.
Dirt-moving on Cincinnati Dayton Road at Union Centre Boulevard is making room for two luxury apartment complexes. The Ellington (Hills Development) and The Noble (NorthPoint Development). They are being built simultaneously. We expect to see other retail and restaurant developments on this key piece of land, as the prospect of new residents in the area has piqued interest.
As mentioned earlier in this newsletter, I have been promoted to Community Development Director. It is a great honor and privilege to take on this new role and continue the people-first, business-friendly approach that has been the focus of West Chester Township. I want to express my deep gratitude to the fantastic Community Development team: Bernie, Beverly, Bryan, Jan, Jen, Marilyn, Tim, and Vicki. West Chester will fill the Economic Development Manager position in the coming months.
This quarter's resource to know is our own West Chester Township available jobs website. All available positions in the Township, like Economic Development Manager, are posted here: https://westchestertownshipoh.applytojob.com/
Have a great summer, West Chester, Where Families Grow, Businesses Prosper, and where Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, and Sam Hunt will be hanging out on August 8-11. Dust off your boots, and I'll see you there https://voacountrymusicfest.com/.
We're not Nashville. We're West Chester.
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West Chester: Built With You in Mind | West Chester is a proven destination for corporate investment displayed by the expansive growth over the past two decades, yet development opportunities still exist throughout the township with commercial sites of 1 to 60 acres still available. Office, manufacturing, research and properties with accessible infrastructure, frontage on I-75 or within two miles of an interstate interchanges are available. Contact Katy Kanelopoulos at (513) 759-7325 or kkanelopoulos@westchesteroh.org for personalized assistance. | |
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Dedienne Aerospace, an international aerospace manufacturer specializing in aerospace tooling for civil and defense markets, will open a 23,861 square-foot facility at 5470 Spellmire Drive. For more than 70 years, Dedienne Aerospace has created a worldwide footprint and become strong partners with OEMs, airlines and MROs across the globe. Dedienne is a family-owned company that has gained the trust of its partners and has built tailor-made tooling solutions for its customers who have benefited from its expertise and experience. The company is a market leader and has strong partnerships with prestigious companies throughout the world, and is proud to support Boeing, CFM, Collins Aerospace, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce as an official licensee. | | |
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GZERO Additive, specializing in the manufacturing of industrial grade 3D printers made in the USA, opened a new facility at 9799 Princeton Glendale Road/SR 747. GZERO Additive is a producer of large, industrial grade fused filament fabrication 3D printers with machines built to meet the demands of modern manufacturing, reduce lead times and improve supply chain resilience. GZERO provides reliable manufacturing solutions with incredibly capable 3D printers for rapid prototyping and producing high-performance end-use parts. GZERO Additive more than doubled in size with this move and has grown from a startup to a major contender in the additive manufacturing industry. | | |
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SugarCreek, an innovative, diversified and flexible food manufacturer, began a 4,009 square-foot expansion to its existing West Chester facility at 4235 Thunderbird Lane. SugarCreek’s core competency is operational excellence in packaged foods for retail and food service channels, providing a wide-ranging, value-added assortment of raw and fully-cooked products for domestic and international customers across all channels of trade. SugarCreek’s authentic culinary expertise helps drive innovation, while in-house expertise in everything from food trends and marketing to packaging and logistics makes the company an ideal partner for new product development. | | |
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Vermeer Heartland, a full-service authorized dealer of Vermeer industrial equipment, will open an 8,015 square-foot facility at 6455 Gano Road. Vermeer Heartland provides unmatched sales, parts and service support for customers across Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Tennessee in the areas of tree care, landscaping, wood waste and organic recycling, rentals, underground construction and surface mining industries. With decades of experience, the staff at Vermeer Heartland offer a wealth of knowledge about Vermeer equipment and the industry as a whole. Vermeer Heartland carries a robust parts inventory, on-site customer support and knowledgeable salesforce. | | |
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Rizwitsch Sales, specializing in food service excellence, opened a 6,500 square-foot facility at 9800 Harwood Court. Rizwitsch Sales offers coverage in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan with offices throughout these regions. Rizwitsch facilities include fully-equipped test kitchens with freezers, cooler and dry storage areas. A large conference area is located on each premises for product display, sampling sessions, group discussions and seminars. Rizwitsch Sales has Education Specialists who develop and maintain relationships at local levels with school systems and the buyers for the schools. Rizwitsch also has Bid Specialists who work closely with schools and key bid providers to secure placement of items for the manufacturers they represent. In addition, Rizwitsch works directly with hospitals, senior living and nursing homes to ensure food service excellence. | | |
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Power Home Remodeling, one of the nation’s largest full-service exterior home remodelers, will open a 31,125 square-foot facility at 5440 West Chester Road in West Chester Commerce Park. Power Home Remodeling’s suite of exterior products and personalized services for homeowners include windows, roofing, attic insulation and solar panel offerings. Since opening its doors in 1992, Power Home Remodeling has serviced more than one million customers. The company is an A+ accredited business with the Better Business Bureau. Power is recognized as a Qualified Remodeler Top 500 organization and Home Improvement Pro 200. Power was award 13th on the list of “2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For.” | |
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Somerville Bank, a full-service Ohio chartered bank, will open a 3,648 square-foot office at 8671 North Pavilion Drive in the Union Centre Pavilion. Somerville Bank was established in 1910 and remains a small institution providing local services throughout Ohio. The financial services provider has grown to seven full-service branches in Ohio. The stability of Somerville Bank’s employees adds to the strength of the bank and to its knowledge of the market areas it serves. The West Chester location will be Somerville Bank’s eighth banking office with additional facilities located in Butler County, Hamilton, Oxford and Somerville. The new West Chester location will be a full-service branch with commercial lending, residential home lending and more. Somerville Bank plans to open August 2024. | | |
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PKD Travel Pro, a full-service travel agency, opened a 312 square-foot office at 8050 Beckett Center Drive in CMC Beckett Office Center. PKD Travel Pro is a premier travel agency specializing in cruise travel, Disney vacations, and offering a wide variety of tour packages taking the hassle out of planning a dream vacation. PKD Travel Pro understands that every traveler has unique preferences and desires when it comes to their vacation. PKD Travel Pro provides personalized itineraries to ensure a trip is tailored to its customer’s specific needs. PKD’s experienced travel planners work closely with customers to create a one-of-a-kind experience that includes all of its customer’s must-see destinations and activities. | | |
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GoCo Dunkin & Shell, Gilligan Oil Company announced it will construct a new 5,327 square-foot Dunkin and Shell facility at 9370 Union Centre Boulevard at Muhlhauser Road just west of I-75. The new store will offer a full-service Dunkin with drive-thru window and seating area, along with a convenience store, new fuel stations and canopies. Gilligan Oil Company was founded in 1993 and has since added numerous company-operated locations in West Chester and throughout Ohio. This new construction will replace the existing Shell location with a completion slated for spring 2025. | | |
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Mercedes-Benz of West Chester, a luxury car dealer, will open a 29,465 square-foot facility at 9166 Sutton Place off Princeton Glendale Road/SR 747. Mercedes-Benz delivers premium customer service and luxury car services at its one-stop shop in West Chester. The team has earned a stellar reputation for exceptional professionalism and its vast knowledge of the Mercedes-Benz brand. Mercedes-Benz West Chester offers a state-of-the-art service department that employees certified technicians, offering numerous perks to its customers, free car washing, free courtesy Mercedes-Benz loaner, free shuttle vans and 24-hour road side assistance. The new space on Sutton Place will house Mercedes-Benz of West Chester’s new collision center. | | |
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Egg Holic, a fast-casual authentic Indian street-food restaurant where everything is made to order, announced a 1,000 square-foot expansion to its existing West Chester restaurant at 9774 Cincinnati Columbus Road/SR 42. Egg Holic’s menu includes the street-food classic known as the Masala Half Fry, featuring two fried eggs topped with sautéed tomato and onions, and Lava Pulav which are omelet’s topped with basmati rice, shredded egg, sharp cheddar cheese and spiced tomato sauce. Egg Holic also offers grilled sandwiches, paneer dishes, chicken, chaats and a variety of other Indian egg dishes. | | |
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Shell Oil, a multinational oil and gas company, will construct a new 6,172 square-foot fueling and convenience store at 9655 Cincinnati Dayton Road at Allen Road. Shell offers premium quality gasoline and diesel fuel products. The convenience store will carry a variety of food and beverage options, as well as other convenience items. Shell Oil Products is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with operations in more than 70 countries. In the U.S., Shell operates in 50 states and is still growing. The core values at Shell are honesty, integrity and respect for people which is reflected in the way it treats its customers. | | |
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Easy Grooming Pet Solutions, specializing in professional pet grooming, opened a 1,354 square-foot facility at 4889 Smith Road near Princeton Glendale Road/SR 747. Easy Grooming Pet Solutions offers dog care, bathing, grooming and maintenance services. Easy Grooming Pet Solutions is now accepting new customers and services are provided by appointment only. | | |
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Alloy Personal Training, specializing in personal fitness training programs, will open a 1,781 square-foot facility at 6214 Muhlhauser Road in the Huff Centre. Since 1992, Alloy Personal Training has helped countless people get in the best shape of their lives. For decades, Alloy has been helping people understand what they are capable of so they can focus on leading a more active and healthier lifestyle. Alloy utilizes a fitness formula based on tens-of-thousands of personal training sessions per year to achieve maximum results in the least amount of time. The programs at Alloy are tested in real facilities and created by degreed exercise physiologists, doctors of physical therapy, registered dietitians and other behavioral scientists. | | |
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Aesthetic Beauty Bar, specializing in brows, lashes, permanent and bridal makeup, facials and more, opened a 1,600 square-foot spa at 9059 Cincinnati Dayton Road in Olde West Chester. At Aesthetic Beauty Bar customers can experience the artistry of 3D Microblading, hybrid and Ombre powder brows, or create enhanced eyes with lash services ranging from natural looking extensions to dramatic volume for captivating beauty. In an inviting and tranquil environment, Aesthetic Beauty Bar offers in-depth consultations to aide customers in discovering flawless beauty with its makeup services and rejuvenating facials tailored to the customer. | | |
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Black Mansion, a new state-of-the-art computer café with the comfort of a modern lounge, will open a 1,850 square-foot center at 9135 Cox Road. Mansion caters to tech enthusiasts, gamers, students, and professionals by offering high-performance PCs equipped with the latest hardware and software all at flexible rates. Mansion also offers consulting services and custom-built PC sales with tailored solutions to fit the specific needs and budgets of its customers. Black Mansion will feature a lounge area with comfortable seating designed for relaxation and casual work, free high-speed WI-FI, non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks. Mansion features a PlayStation VIP room with the latest consoles and large-screen TVs for an exclusive gaming experience. The space at Mansion is available for small parties or group gaming sessions. | | |
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Pizza King & Wings, featuring delicious tandoori pizza, will open a nearly 1,000 square-foot restaurant at 8262 Princeton Glendale Road/SR 747 in Beckett Square. Pizza King & Wings satisfies its customer’s cravings with fresh, hot Indian-style pizza with a wide variety of options. Pizza King & Wings will offer flavorful and spicy tandoori pizza and wing dishes loaded with wonderful aromatic flavors. | | |
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SweatHouz, an infrared sauna and cold plunge studio, will open a 2,204 square-foot facility at 7682 Voice of America Centre Drive in the VOA Shopping Centre. SweatHouz is a unique recovery studio that offers a wellness experience like no other. The studio’s state-of-the-art equipment and infrared sauna technology creates a relaxing and rejuvenating environment that appeals to a wide range of wellness enthusiasts. At SweatHouz, customers can sweat it out from the comfort of their own private infrared sauna site, complete with towel service, a TV and surround sound. SweatHouz offers a new way to refuel so clients can enjoy the recovery process that’s necessary for the mind and body to function optimally. | | |
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The West Chester Development Council is a non-profit corporation, representing a public/private partnership between West Chester Township and the private business sector established to promote economic development initiatives. The following organizations have chosen to support the economic development and marketing efforts of West Chester Township and the West Chester Development Council. West Chester Development | | | | |
