Dayton Business Journal
Manufacturer closing Indiana plant, moving 30 jobs to Piqua
Joe Cogliano

Hartzell Air Movement will shutter its Portland, Indiana plant and move 30 jobs to Piqua.

The industrial fan manufacturer, a division of Piqua-based Hartzell Industries Inc., announced the consolidation plan late Monday. It will begin this month and be complete in August.

Company officials say the move will cut lead times and increase efficiency.

“By consolidating our resources to Piqua, Ohio headquarters, it allows us to build on our strengths and continue to be a leader in the air movement industry,” said Sean Steimle, president of Hartzell Air Movement, in a statement.

The announcement is good news for Piqua and Miami County, which have been working to bolster their industrial base.

Hartzell’s Indiana employees will have the opportunity to transfer to the Piqua plant…

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