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Willoughby Today
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Ericson Manufacturing Expands Footprint, Adds 36 New Jobs
107-year-old family-owned electrical safety product manufacturer invests in new technologies and production space in Willoughby, Ohio
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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Ericson Manufacturing, a Willoughby-based manufacturer of electrical safety and jobsite power products, announced plans to expand its Northeast Ohio headquarters by adding 20,000 square feet of production space and 36 new jobs, while retaining 84 existing positions. The expansion will allow the 107-year-old, family-owned company to invest in new technologies like 3D printing to speed production and respond more quickly to customer needs across industries.
Why it matters
Ericson Manufacturing's expansion demonstrates the continued strength of Northeast Ohio's manufacturing sector, particularly in specialized industrial and electrical products. The investment in new technologies and production capacity will help the company remain competitive and meet growing demand for its safety-focused products used in construction, industrial, data center, and other facilities.
The details
The expansion will take place at Ericson's Hamann Industrial Parkway headquarters in Willoughby. As part of the project, the company plans to invest in new technologies including 3D printing and other advanced manufacturing tools to speed production and respond more quickly to customer needs across industries ranging from construction and industrial worksites to data centers and food and beverage facilities.
- Ericson Manufacturing announced the expansion plans this week.
- The company expects to complete the 20,000 square foot expansion and hire the 36 new employees by the end of 2026.
The players
Ericson Manufacturing
A 107-year-old, family-owned manufacturer of electrical safety and jobsite power products based in Willoughby, Ohio.
John Ericson
The CEO of Ericson Manufacturing, part of the company's fourth generation of family leadership.
Josh Ericson
The vice president of sales at Ericson Manufacturing, part of the company's fourth generation of family leadership.
Robert Fiala
The mayor of Willoughby, Ohio, where Ericson Manufacturing is headquartered.
JobsOhio
A private, nonprofit corporation designed to drive job creation and new capital investment in Ohio.
What they’re saying
“As Mayor of Willoughby, I am proud to congratulate Ericson Manufacturing on another expansion. With more than a century of excellence as a leader in electrical safety products, Ericson is a valued partner and a company we are proud to have (them) call Willoughby home.”
— Robert Fiala, Mayor of Willoughby (News release)
What’s next
Ericson Manufacturing expects to complete the 20,000 square foot expansion and hire the 36 new employees by the end of 2026.
The takeaway
Ericson Manufacturing's expansion demonstrates the continued strength of Northeast Ohio's manufacturing sector, particularly in specialized industrial and electrical products. The investment in new technologies and production capacity will help the company remain competitive and meet growing demand for its safety-focused products used in construction, industrial, data center, and other facilities.
