An Italy-based transformer manufacturer has started construction on its first North American facility. WESTRAFO chose Trotwood for its newest location based on the area’s skilled workforce, its industry, educational facilities, and infrastructure. Ohio was chosen out of 20 other states for the company’s first U.S. facility.

JP Nauseef, president and CEO of JobsOhio, said Ohio ranked number one in the Global Groundwork Index and has numerous other qualities that can attract businesses like WESTRAFO. “This project expands on one of our state's greatest and most storied economic strengths: advanced manufacturing," he said.