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FCH, INC. ANNOUNCES MAJOR WEST CHESTER EXPANSION

May 1, 2026  |  FCH, Inc., Steel & O'Brien
FCH, Inc.

FCH, Inc. is a premier provider of highly engineered sanitary flow components equipping producers in the data center cooling, food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets.  FCH, Inc. manufacturing business units include Ace Sanitary, Steel & O’Brien and Strahman Group.

 

The company expects to create 230 new full-time positions generating $13.3 million in new annual payroll.  The project involves significant investment in machinery and equipment at 9701 Windisch Road to meet growing demand for its precision stainless steel components. The new facility will provide precision stainless-steel components, hoses, and custom assemblies engineered for high-performance liquid cooling in the growing data center market.

 

“The expansion of FCH strengthens our community’s leading reputation as an advanced manufacturing hub for innovation and excellence,” said Kimm Lauterbach, president and CEO, REDI Cincinnati.  “Their presence not only brings decades of specialized expertise and proven leadership but also contributes to the growth of our nearly $30 billion advanced manufacturing ecosystem, leveraging a highly skilled workforce, supporting the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and creating new opportunities.”

 

“FCH’s continued investment in West Chester underscores the strength of our workforce and the competitiveness of our region,” said Michelle Cone, Economic Development Manager for West Chester Township. “We are proud to support companies that are scaling operations and creating high-quality jobs in our community.”

 

The investment marks another decisive step in FCH’s sustained growth strategy in Ohio. The company’s expansion of its corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, reinforces the region as the center of its leadership, innovation, and long-term value creation. With the addition of the West Chester facility, FCH continues to scale its operational footprint while deepening its roots in the state.

 

“This expansion reflects both confidence and momentum,” said Scott Kerns, CEO of FCH, Inc. “We are investing where we see long-term opportunity — in talent, in infrastructure, and in the industries that depend on precision and performance. Ohio has been central to our growth story, and we are proud to continue building here.”