Ohio Projects to Create 1,359 Jobs, Led by Bayer's 606 Roles
Ohio approved 10 projects expected to create 1,359 new jobs and $142m in payroll, led by 606 jobs at Bayer's new pharmaceutical campus in New Albany.
USAIn brief
- Governor Mike DeWine announced on 26 October 2026 that 10 projects were approved, expected to create 1,359 new jobs.
- The projects should bring more than $142.3 million in new annual payroll and over $2.2 billion of investment, and retain 1,824 existing jobs.
- Bayer's pharmaceutical campus in New Albany accounts for 606 of the new jobs.
- Other employers include Rittal in Urbana (182 jobs), Avtron Power Solutions (150) and Delaware Nation Investments in Beavercreek (125).
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ohio Tax Credit Authority / JobsOhio |
| Official source | Office of Governor Mike DeWine – 10 projects set to create 1,359 jobs ✓ governor.ohio.gov |
Ohio has approved a fresh wave of job-creating projects. Governor Mike DeWine announced on 26 October 2026 that the Ohio Tax Credit Authority backed 10 projects expected to create 1,359 new jobs, add more than $142.3 million in new annual payroll and bring in over $2.2 billion of investment. The projects will also keep 1,824 existing jobs in the state.
The largest by far is Bayer's planned pharmaceutical campus in New Albany, near Columbus.
All 10 projects
| Employer | Location | New jobs | New annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer U.S. / Bayer HealthCare | New Albany | 606 | $69.2 million |
| Rittal | Urbana | 182 | $12.0 million |
| Avtron Power Solutions | Valley View and Seven Hills | 150 | $10.9 million |
| Delaware Nation Investments | Beavercreek | 125 | $15 million |
| Forgent Power | Columbus | 85 | $12 million |
| AMEND Consulting | Cincinnati | 80 | $6.8 million |
| Certus Medical | Westerville | 45 | $7.3 million |
| Kyocera Senco Industrial Tools | Anderson Township | 37 | $3.2 million |
| Spray Products Corporation | Medina | 32 | $2.2 million |
| J.F. Taylor | Beavercreek | 17 | $3.6 million |
The projects were brought forward by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Tax credits are tied to the companies actually creating the jobs and payroll they promised.
Bayer's New Albany campus
Bayer revealed earlier in October a plan for a $2.2 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing site in the New Albany International Business Park, home to other big health employers. Key points:
- About 600 jobs, now confirmed as 606 in the state approval
- A flexible, modular campus making medicines for cancer, heart and kidney conditions
- High levels of automation
- First production module expected to be running in 2031
To prepare local workers, Bayer plans to use the new Ohio Life Science Training Center, due to open in summer 2027, to train biomanufacturing operators and technicians.
Types of jobs across the projects
With power equipment makers, an enclosure manufacturer, consultants and a medical device firm in the mix, the openings will be varied:
- Pharmaceutical operators, lab technicians and quality staff (Bayer)
- Production, assembly and warehouse workers (Rittal, Avtron, Forgent, Kyocera Senco)
- Electrical and mechanical engineers
- Consultants, analysts and data specialists (AMEND Consulting)
- Medical device and engineering roles (Certus Medical)
What it means for job seekers
- Most hiring will be gradual. Most projects have until the end of 2029 to reach their job numbers; Bayer has until 2034.
- Biomanufacturing is a growth area in central Ohio. Training as a lab or process technician now could pay off when Bayer starts hiring.
- Electrical and power equipment is a strong field. Several of the approved firms make power or industrial equipment, a sector that is hiring across the US.
- Check each company's own careers page for openings, and be wary of agencies charging fees.
For more US factory hiring, read about Hyundai Translead's 3,750 jobs in Illinois and rising job postings in engineering and healthcare.
Frequently asked questions
How many jobs will the new Ohio projects create?
1,359 new jobs across 10 projects, plus 1,824 existing jobs retained.
How many jobs will Bayer create in New Albany, Ohio?
606 new jobs at its planned pharmaceutical manufacturing campus, with about $69 million in new annual payroll.
Which Ohio cities get the most jobs?
New Albany (Bayer, 606), Urbana (Rittal, 182), Valley View and Seven Hills (Avtron, 150) and Beavercreek (142 across two firms).
When will Bayer's Ohio plant open?
Bayer has said the first drug-substance module is expected to be running in 2031.
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