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The Dayton Region has a rich history in technology, innovation and advanced manufacturing. The region’s innovation and heritage dates back to a bicycle shop in Dayton where the experimentation of Orville and Wilbur Wright led to the invention of man-powered flight. The innovative spirit of two Daytonians that changed the world is alive and thriving today in our region!
Research and Technology
Wright-Patterson Air Force base is a major research, procurement and technology center for the US Air Force. Wright-Patterson has approximately 25,000 scientists, engineers, computer specialist and skilled technicians, 23 percent of Ohio’s aeronautical and astronomical engineers. This strong aerospace and technology presence has fostered innovation and technology transfer into a vast array of commercial sectors.
Aerospace
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, home of the Air Force Material Command, is the largest single site employer in Ohio. Wright-Patterson is responsible for about 50% of the entire U.S. Air Force budget. More than 600 aerospace-related defense contractors and R&D organizations thrive in the region.
Advanced Manufacturing – Automotive
The region boasts more than 250 advanced automotive component manufacturers for nearly all the major automotive companies including GM, Honda, Toyota, Ford and Daimler-Chrysler. In fact, Honda has become Ohio’s leading manufacturing employer with nearly 16,000 associates and 165 suppliers in the State. Honda of America’s part distribution center in Miami County is just one of the numerous Honda-related businesses in the county and the region.
Advanced Manufacturing – Plastics
Ohio traditionally ranks number one or two in the nation in plastics production. Plastics production in Miami County covers a broad spectrum from automotive plastics to food packaging. To meet the growing needs of the plastic sector, Edison State in Piqua offers degree and training programs in the area of advanced plastics and polymers.
In 1996 the National Composite Center (NCC) was established to produce composite (fiber & plastic resin) structural materials for the automotive and aerospace industries. NCC has pioneered new fiberglass composite materials in commercial, aerospace, defense and automotive.
Advanced Logistics & Distribution
Today’s logistics and distribution companies leverage state-of-the-art information technology and inter-model capabilities to deliver products and service to their customers. Combine a strategic location, excellent air cargo amenities, good rail access and strong IT capabilities and you can understand why Miami County and the Dayton Region can meet the logistics needs of your business project.
Logistics and Distribution Facts:
- Located in the nation's tenth largest "90-minute" land market. More than 5.6 million people live within a 90-minute radius of the region and 61% of the U.S. population lies within 600 miles.
- Region is served by four interstates (I-70, I-71, I-75 and I-675) and two limited access highways.
- Region boasts 25 freight terminals and more than 240 freight carriers.
- The Dayton International Airport is also the hub of Emery Worldwide, making it one of the nation’s 10 busiest cargo and freight airports.
- The entire region is served by two major rail providers with CSX serving several Miami County Industrial Parks and individual sites.
- Miami County is approximately 60 miles from the Port of Cincinnati and 125 miles from the Port of Toledo.
Fostering growth of high technology businesses is a high priority in Miami County and the Dayton Region. For more information on the numerous technology initiatives that are growing businesses in the region, see Technical Assistance page.
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