Community News: The Pulse of Progress
Delaware is a city in motion. From groundbreaking infrastructure projects to major corporate expansions, stay up to date with the latest milestones shaping our community and the regional economy.
Weiland Announces $15 Million Expansion bringing 100 new jobs to Delaware
The City of Delaware is celebrating another major economic development investment as Wieland announces plans to invest $15 million in a new manufacturing facility. The project is expected to create 100 new jobs, building on the company’s October 2024 acquisition of ONDA, a leading manufacturer of heat exchangers.
Sam Dong Ohio Announces $13 Million Expansion in Delaware
The City of Delaware is celebrating another major investment in the community as Sam Dong Ohio announced plans to invest more than $13 million to expand its manufacturing facility on Pittsburgh Drive, creating 30 new jobs and significantly increasing production capacity.
PPG Announces $280 Million Advanced Manufacturing Expansion
Global coatings leader PPG is significantly deepening its roots in Delaware with the construction of a new 100,000-square-foot facility. This project is expected to create 100 high-wage jobs and will focus on producing next-generation paints and coatings for the evolving automotive OEM and electric vehicle markets.
Gateway Commerce Park Prepared for Life Sciences and Tech
The city’s newest industrial frontier, Gateway Commerce Park, is now actively being marketed for biotech and advanced manufacturing users. Spanning nearly 200 acres, the park is designed to leverage Delaware’s proximity to the “Silicon Heartland” and could eventually support upwards of 1,000 new jobs for the region.
Major Residential Growth Fuels Workforce Housing
To support the influx of local workers, the Delaware Planning Commission recently approved over 200 acres of new residential development east of Troy Road. Additionally, new projects along the Sawmill Parkway corridor are slated to add 200 single-family homes and 500 townhomes, ensuring a diverse housing stock for our expanding workforce.
Strategic Infrastructure Upgrades Enhance Logistics Access
As part of the regional “Intel Effect,” ODOT and the City of Delaware are fast-tracking improvements to the U.S. 36/Ohio 37 and U.S. 23 corridors. These 2026 infrastructure milestones are designed to reduce congestion and streamline heavy freight movement, keeping Delaware’s industrial parks seamlessly connected to I-70 and I-90.
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Delaware’s new quarterly newsletter highlights robust growth, featuring an $18 million Luvata investment and the opening of the Mill on Flax residential district. Infrastructure upgrades like the Point Improvement Project will expand traffic capacity to 40,000 vehicles daily by 2026 to support this expansion.
Local businesses can now access the 2025 Resource Guide and apply for JobsOhio grants up to $50,000. Additionally, the city is fostering talent through the OWU Career Fair on September 25th and expanding downtown life with new venues like Leisure Club and Opa 2.0.
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