M.B. Kit Systems produces customized metal work stations for a variety of manufacturing
applications. The flexible and expandable systems enable industrial clients to efficiently
arrange and connect diverse control and production components. The company was attracted
to Akron as a result of the City's efforts, and those of the Akron Regional Development
Board in marketing the Akron area to German industrial companies. M.B. Kit began North
American operations in 1997 in a nearby leased facility. The company has 15 employees in
that location and anticipates expanding to 30 workers in its new operation.ASW
Properties, Ltd. will serve as the developer for M.B. Kit and is building the new 20,250
square foot facility at 925 Glaser Parkway at a cost of $900,000. The site, leased from
the City of Akron, will provide M.B. Kit with sufficient space to expand to more than
40,000 square feet within five years.
Mayor Don Plusquellic commented, "The City of Akron welcomes M.B. Kit Systems to
its new home at the Akron Fulton Airport. I am pleased the company has grown and prospered
in our city and that the owners have chosen to build their new facility here. M. B. Kit is
representative of the type of growing, high-quality manufacturing business the City hopes
to attract through its international marketing efforts."
The mayor also acknowledged the commitment of Eveline Nordhauss and other company
officials and the efforts of ASW Properties President Phil Maynard in accommodating the
needs of this new venture.
Richard Erickson, president of the ARDB said today, "High-quality manufacturing
technology is evolving from both Germany and throughout Europe. M.B. Kit represents what
is expected to be only the beginning of new international initiatives in business in the
Akron area."
The project joins other industrial/commercial developments on land purchased or leased
from the City adjacent to the airport, including the recently completed JRB Corporation
facility, Landmark Plastics, Advanced PolyPackaging, Diamond/Network Polymers, and J.J.
Merlin Systems, Inc. |
