KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools Expands Cincinnati Operations, Adding 37 Jobs
- 37 new jobs
- $3.2 million in new annual payroll
CINCINNATI (Anderson Township) – KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools, Inc. (SENCO), a leader in professional power fastening technology, will expand its Cincinnati operations, adding 37 new jobs and generating $3.2 million in new annual payroll.
The expansion includes the acquisition of new equipment, development of new technologies and increased use of robotic automation to support the company’s manufacturing operations. SENCO offers nails, staples, screws and related fastening tools, including pneumatic and cordless nailers and staplers, screw guns and compressors. Several of its nails and staples are manufactured with U.S. sourced steel at its Cincinnati fastener manufacturing facility. In recent years, SENCO has also expanded its local operations to include tool assembly, and in-house design and engineering of automated fastening systems.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, SENCO has been an integral part of the region’s manufacturing landscape since its incorporation in 1951. The company’s ongoing investments highlight the region’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and its capacity to support established businesses as they embrace new technologies, increase automation, and expand their operations.
“SENCO is proud to call Ohio home and has been manufacturing innovative fastening solutions in Cincinnati for 75 years,” said Cliff Mentrup, President and CEO of KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools. “The skill and dedication of our workforce is instrumental in growing our production capabilities and providing customers with industry-leading products and technology. We look forward to continuing our legacy of US manufacturing and creating new jobs for our local communities.”
“SENCO is a strong example of how foreign direct investment strengthens our region’s advanced manufacturing base by developing technologies that drive long-term competitiveness,” said Kevin Donnelly, vice president of project management at REDI Cincinnati. “By investing in robotics, automation and new technologies, SENCO is helping position Cincinnati as a leader is the adoption and use of next-generation automation technologies.”
“SENCO is proving that investing in new technology and keeping production in Ohio go hand in hand,” said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “These 37 new jobs in Cincinnati, backed by U.S.-sourced materials and a skilled manufacturing workforce, show why companies choose to grow here.”
“For decades KYROCERA SENCO has been a centerpiece of Anderson Township’s ANCOR industrial area, and we’re thrilled to see this latest commitment to embrace new technologies and expand their workforce in our community,” commented Anderson Trustee Chair Dee Stone.
KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools, Inc. was formed in August 2017 when Japan-based KYOCERA Corporation acquired SENCO Holdings, Inc. The company is a global leader in developing and manufacturing power fastening systems for the residential, commercial and industrial manufacturing construction markets, with distribution in over 50 countries worldwide.
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About KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools, Inc.
KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools was formed in August 2017 when Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) acquired SENCO Holdings, Inc., a leader in creating fasteners and power fastening tools for residential, commercial, manufacturing and construction applications. Originally established in 1948, SENCO is renowned for its excellent product quality and diverse product line, which includes pneumatic and cordless nailers, staplers, screw systems and compressors, as well as nails, staples, screws and specialty fasteners. KYOCERA SENCO’s manufacturing and marketing are concentrated in the U.S. and Europe, with products sold in more than 40 countries worldwide. Visit www.senco.com.