101 Best Ohio Automotive Companies and Startups

September 7, 2021
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This article showcases our top picks for the best Ohio based Automotive companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Automotive industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

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Top Ohio Automotive Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Root Insurance

Root Insurance

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Root Insurance is a property casualty insurtech that offers personalized, affordable coverage in an app.

Workhorse Group

Workhorse Group

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Workhorse Group is a manufacturing company that offers vehicle and aerial logistics solutions, transforming the way people receive packages.

Workhorse Group

Lordstown Motors

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Lordstown Motors is an automotive company that develops and manufactures light-duty electric trucks.

Workhorse Group

RelaDyne

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RelaDyne is a supplier of comprehensive equipment reliability products and value added services.

Workhorse Group

Spatial.ai

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Spatial supply comprehensive social understanding of location – categorized, quantified, and delivered to power any application or analysis.

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Electrada

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Electrada offers a turnkey EV charging infrastructure solution for electric vehicles.

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Transportation Research Center

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Transportation Research Center is an independent automotive proving ground.

Workhorse Group

Progressive Insurance

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Progressive Insurance is a property and casualty insurance provider.

Workhorse Group

Dealer Tire

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Dealer Tire helps auto manufacturers and dealers grow their tire and light maintenance business.

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Jeep

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Jeep is a brand of American automobiles that is a division of FCA US LLC.

Workhorse Group

National Auto Care

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National Auto Care is a Finance & Insurance products, administration, consulting services, training and marketing support provider.

Workhorse Group

Reynolds and Reynolds

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Reynolds and Reynolds is an automotive retailer.

Workhorse Group

Dana Holding Corporation

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Dana Holding Corporation is global provider of technology driveline, sealing and thermal-management products for vehicle manufacturer.

Workhorse Group

Safelite Group

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Safelite AutoGlass is an auto glass repair and replacement company.

Workhorse Group

Intelligrated

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Intelligrated is a leading North American-based, single-source provider of intelligent automated material handling solutions.

Workhorse Group

Defiance Integrated Technologies

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Defiance Integrated Technologies is a manufacturing company servicing automotive, HD truck and trailer, and multiple off-road industries.

Workhorse Group

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber

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Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies, with operations in most regions of the world.

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KTH Leesburg Products LLC

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KTH Leesburg Products LLC manufactures steel components for the automotive industry.

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MobilityWorks

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MobilityWorks is an automotive company that offers wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.

Workhorse Group

ECS Tuning

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ECS Tuning specializes in the distribution of VW / Audi / BMW / Mini / Mercedes-Benz / Porsche

Workhorse Group

Avotronics Powertrain

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If make frequent stops at the gas pump, then think, “Aurtronic Transmission”.

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TREW Automation

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TREW is a provider of automated material handling solutions for integrators and end users.

Workhorse Group

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company

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Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (Cooper) is a manufacturer and marketer of replacement tires.

Workhorse Group

US Logistics LLC

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US Logistics is a logistics company providing freight brokerage and transportation services.

Workhorse Group

Battle motors

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Battle motors is a technology leader in the electrification of commercial vehicles.

Workhorse Group

Star Leasing Company

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Star Leasing Company is a transportation company providing trailer renting services.

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Escort

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ESCORT Inc. is the leading innovator of high-performance radar detectors.

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Findlay Industries

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Findlay Industries is manufactures interior parts for the automotive and heavy truck industry.

Workhorse Group

FORCAM

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Enabling the digital transformation of the shopfloor through innovative iiot solutions

Workhorse Group

Tronair

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A Holland, Ohio-based maker of ground support equipment for aircraft

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Shiloh Industries

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Shiloh Industries is an Automotive company.

Workhorse Group

Credit First National Association

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Credit First National Association offers credit solutions to consumers for tire and automotive care.

Workhorse Group

J&N

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J&N is a distributor of aftermarket replacement rotating electrical parts and accessories.

Workhorse Group

Commercial Vehicle

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Commercial Vehicle Group is designs and manufactures cab related products.

Workhorse Group

Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc.

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Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc. designs, develops and distributes specialty tires for the street, strip, track and off-road racing.

Workhorse Group

ABX Air, Inc.

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ABX Air, Inc. is a cargo airline .

Workhorse Group

Summit Racing Equipment

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Summit Racing Equipment supports motorsports with sponsorships and contingency.

Workhorse Group

Transtar Industries

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Transtar Industries offers transmission and drive train products & solutions to the automotive industry.

Workhorse Group

dlhBOWLES

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dlhBOWLES designs, develops and manufactures automotive fluid management and systems components.

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The Scott Fetzer Company

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The Scott Fetzer Company began as a machine shop in 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio, founded by George Scott and Carl Fetzer.

Workhorse Group

Remington Products

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Remington Products is a custom manufacturer of engineered foam products, including contour cut foam.

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Honda of America Mfg., Inc.

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Honda of America Mfg., Inc. manufactures motor vehicles and parts.

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Matco Tools Franchise

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Matco Tools is one of the leading players in the mobile tool franchise market.

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Exor America

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EXOR America is the provider of the World Largest Family of Operator Interfaces solutions for building, factory and marine automation.

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Tooling Tech Group

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Tooling Tech Group has grown to become the largest tooling company in the United States.

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Park-Ohio Holdings

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ParkOhio is an industrial supply chain logistics and diversified manufacturing business operating in three segments.

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Timet

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Timet provides a range of mill and melted products.

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CollisionRight

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CollisionRight is a leading regional provider of auto body collision repair services.

Workhorse Group

CTS

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CTS is an automotive company located in Cincinnati.

Workhorse Group

Enthusiast Auto Holdings

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EAH is a direct-to-enthusiast, digitally native platform that invests in and helps operate several of the most innovative brands.

Workhorse Group

Stanley Electric U.S. Co., Inc.

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Stanley Electric U.S. Co. is an automotive company providing lighting solutions.

Workhorse Group

Nifco America Corp.

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Nifco America Corp. is an automotive company that manufactures plastic automotive components.

Workhorse Group

Malco Products

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Malco Products, Inc. is a chemical company providing automotive and consumer specialty products.

Workhorse Group

Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co., Inc.

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Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co. is a food production company offering supply chain consolidation and distribution

Workhorse Group

MES, Inc

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MES is an outsourcing company offering Castings, rubber molded parts, and stampings

Workhorse Group

Ganley Automotive Group

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Ganley Automotive Group operate car dealership.

Workhorse Group

TruPayments

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TruPayments is a financial technology company with deep roots in eCommerce and the Automotive Industry.

Workhorse Group

LSP Technologies, Inc.

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LSP Technologies is the global leader in laser peening technology, services, and equipment, has grown rapidly over the last several years.

Workhorse Group

Litens Automotive Group

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Litens Automotive design develops the first switchable water pump with control software, the pioneer controllable thermal management system.

Workhorse Group

AutoSweet

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AutoSweet specializes in digital marketing and IT solutions that help develop maximum efficiency and results for the automotive industry.

Workhorse Group

Crescent Park

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Crescent is a packaging and containers company that offers supply chain outsourcing services.

Workhorse Group

Dealer Specialties

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Dealer Specialties offers inventory management, photography, data distribution & application development services for automobile industries.

Workhorse Group

Myers Tire Supply Distribution

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Myers Tire Supply Distribution is an automotive company that supplies tires.

Workhorse Group

Express Wash Concepts

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Express Wash Concepts is more than a car wash and emphasis on providing the best customer service and high-quality wash experience.

Workhorse Group

ADVICS North America, Inc.

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ADVICS North America is an automotive company offering automotive brake system and sub components.

Workhorse Group

Spitzer Automotive Group

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Spitzer Automotive Group is a group of car dealerships located in Ohio.

Workhorse Group

Tazmanian Freight Systems

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Tazmanian Freight Systems is a transportation company that provides air freight services.

Workhorse Group

Mike Albert Fleet Solutions

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Mike Albert Fleet Solutions is an automotive company providing fleet leasing and rental services.

Workhorse Group

BGR

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BGR is a packaging and containers company that provides packing line automation and supply sourcing services.

Workhorse Group

SafeliteAutoglass

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Safelite Auto Glass offers proven repair services for wind shield and power window motor and other auto glass related works.

Workhorse Group

ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio, Inc.

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ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio is an automotive company providing disc brake calipers and anti-lock braking system.

Workhorse Group

Enprotech Industrial Technologies, LLC.

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Enprotech Industrial Technologies, LLC. specializes in press repair, rebuilding and equipment upgrades for the automotive industry.

Workhorse Group

Hot Shot’s Secret

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Hot Shot’s Secret is an online store that supplies engine oil, transmission fluids, oil filters, apparel, hats and accessories.

Workhorse Group

A.J. Rose Manufacturing Co.

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A.J. Rose Manufacturing Co. is an automotive company offering Metal products and assemblies.

Workhorse Group

Takumi Stamping

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Takumi Stamping is a high quality Tier 1 Japanese automotive supplier.

Workhorse Group

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family

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Jeff Wyler Automotive Family is an automotive company that offers new and used cars in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Workhorse Group

A.R.E. Accessories

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A.R.E. Accessories manufactures fiberglass and aluminum truck caps and covers.

Workhorse Group

iReconCars

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iReconCars is a data tracking company that offers tools to reduce conflicts of the automotive sales and purchase experience.

Workhorse Group

Triple T Transport

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Triple T Transport is a transportation company specializing in freight broker, freight shipping, and trucking services.

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ARI Hetra

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ARI Hetra is an automotive company that manufactures heavy-duty mobile lifting equipment, exhaust extraction and wheel service systems.

Workhorse Group

Relay Express, Inc.

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Relay Express is a transportation company that offers courier delivery services.

Workhorse Group

Race Winning Brands

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Race Winning Brands is an automotive company specializing in components for automotive and powersports industries.

Workhorse Group

Ahresty Wilmington Corporation

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Ahresty Wilmington Corporation is an automotive company that manufactures die casting.

Workhorse Group

CarFilm

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CarFilm is a video messaging and marketing platform for automotive dealers.

Workhorse Group

United Performance Metals

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United Performance Metals is an aviation & aerospace firm dealing in high temperature alloy and stainless steel supply.

Workhorse Group

Ricart Automotive Group

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Ricart Automotive Group is a new and used car dealership operating in a large area.

Workhorse Group

Bolt Express

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Bolt Express is a transportation company offering shipping services.

Workhorse Group

TS Tech Americas, Inc.

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TS Tech Americas, Inc.is a supplier of automobile seats and interiors.

Workhorse Group

National Heat Exchange

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NHE is a technology for cleaning the shell-side of heat exchangers and coolers & specialize in Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers.

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Grypmat

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Grypmat offers a variety of flexible non-slip tool mats that helps keep parts, pieces and tools in one place for the mechanics and tinkers.

Workhorse Group

Bluegrass Supply Chain Services

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Bluegrass Supply Chain Services is a logistics company that provides warehousing, cross-docking, and fulfillment services.

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BestTransport

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Supply chain solution beyond software.

Workhorse Group

Metal Forming and Coining Corporation

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Metal Forming and Coining Corporation is a manufacturer of rotational flow-forming and cold-formed, machined powertrain components.

Workhorse Group

Dedicated Logistics, Inc.

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Dedicated Logistics is a transportation company that offers logistics supply distribution solutions.

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ADEX International

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ADEX International is a design company offering design, fabrication, and logistics services.

Workhorse Group

Yark Auto Group

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Yark has a strong and committed sales and service staff with many years of experience satisfying our customer’s needs.

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Novagard Solutions

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Novagard Solutions is a industrial, automotive, building materials manufacturing firm that deals in manufacturing foams & other products.

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Honda Engineering North America, Inc.

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Honda Engineering North America is an automotive company that offers product designing and management services.

Workhorse Group

Commonwealth Inc.

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Commonwealth is a full-service third party logistics (3PL) company.

Workhorse Group

TotalSim

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TotalSim is a full-service CFD consulting and solutions provider that supplies expert knowledge and insight to global clients.

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Applied Maintenance Supplies & Solutions

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Applied Maintenance Supplies & Solutions is a logistics company providing cutting tools, paints, and chemicals.

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