Best Startup
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
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Root Insurance is a property casualty insurtech that offers personalized, affordable coverage in an app.
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.
Lordstown Motors
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Lordstown Motors is an automotive company that develops and manufactures light-duty electric trucks.
RelaDyne
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RelaDyne is a supplier of comprehensive equipment reliability products and value added services.
Spatial.ai
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Spatial supply comprehensive social understanding of location – categorized, quantified, and delivered to power any application or analysis.
Electrada
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Electrada offers a turnkey EV charging infrastructure solution for electric vehicles.
Transportation Research Center
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Transportation Research Center is an independent automotive proving ground.
Progressive Insurance
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Progressive Insurance is a property and casualty insurance provider.
Dealer Tire
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Dealer Tire helps auto manufacturers and dealers grow their tire and light maintenance business.
Jeep
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Jeep is a brand of American automobiles that is a division of FCA US LLC.
National Auto Care
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National Auto Care is a Finance & Insurance products, administration, consulting services, training and marketing support provider.
Reynolds and Reynolds
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Reynolds and Reynolds is an automotive retailer.
Dana Holding Corporation
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Dana Holding Corporation is global provider of technology driveline, sealing and thermal-management products for vehicle manufacturer.
Safelite Group
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Safelite AutoGlass is an auto glass repair and replacement company.
Intelligrated
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Intelligrated is a leading North American-based, single-source provider of intelligent automated material handling solutions.
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.
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.
KTH Leesburg Products LLC
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KTH Leesburg Products LLC manufactures steel components for the automotive industry.
MobilityWorks
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MobilityWorks is an automotive company that offers wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
ECS Tuning
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ECS Tuning specializes in the distribution of VW / Audi / BMW / Mini / Mercedes-Benz / Porsche
Avotronics Powertrain
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If make frequent stops at the gas pump, then think, “Aurtronic Transmission”.
TREW Automation
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TREW is a provider of automated material handling solutions for integrators and end users.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
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Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (Cooper) is a manufacturer and marketer of replacement tires.
US Logistics LLC
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US Logistics is a logistics company providing freight brokerage and transportation services.
Battle motors
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Battle motors is a technology leader in the electrification of commercial vehicles.
Star Leasing Company
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Star Leasing Company is a transportation company providing trailer renting services.
Escort
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ESCORT Inc. is the leading innovator of high-performance radar detectors.
Findlay Industries
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Findlay Industries is manufactures interior parts for the automotive and heavy truck industry.
FORCAM
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Enabling the digital transformation of the shopfloor through innovative iiot solutions
Tronair
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A Holland, Ohio-based maker of ground support equipment for aircraft
Shiloh Industries
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Shiloh Industries is an Automotive company.
Credit First National Association
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Credit First National Association offers credit solutions to consumers for tire and automotive care.
J&N
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J&N is a distributor of aftermarket replacement rotating electrical parts and accessories.
Commercial Vehicle
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Commercial Vehicle Group is designs and manufactures cab related products.
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.
Summit Racing Equipment
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Summit Racing Equipment supports motorsports with sponsorships and contingency.
Transtar Industries
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Transtar Industries offers transmission and drive train products & solutions to the automotive industry.
dlhBOWLES
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dlhBOWLES designs, develops and manufactures automotive fluid management and systems components.
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.
Remington Products
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Remington Products is a custom manufacturer of engineered foam products, including contour cut foam.
Honda of America Mfg., Inc.
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Honda of America Mfg., Inc. manufactures motor vehicles and parts.
Matco Tools Franchise
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Matco Tools is one of the leading players in the mobile tool franchise market.
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.
Tooling Tech Group
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Tooling Tech Group has grown to become the largest tooling company in the United States.
Park-Ohio Holdings
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ParkOhio is an industrial supply chain logistics and diversified manufacturing business operating in three segments.
Timet
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Timet provides a range of mill and melted products.
CollisionRight
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CollisionRight is a leading regional provider of auto body collision repair services.
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.
Stanley Electric U.S. Co., Inc.
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Stanley Electric U.S. Co. is an automotive company providing lighting solutions.
Nifco America Corp.
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Nifco America Corp. is an automotive company that manufactures plastic automotive components.
Malco Products
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Malco Products, Inc. is a chemical company providing automotive and consumer specialty products.
Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co., Inc.
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Skidmore Sales & Distributing Co. is a food production company offering supply chain consolidation and distribution
MES, Inc
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MES is an outsourcing company offering Castings, rubber molded parts, and stampings
Ganley Automotive Group
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Ganley Automotive Group operate car dealership.
TruPayments
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TruPayments is a financial technology company with deep roots in eCommerce and the Automotive Industry.
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.
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.
AutoSweet
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AutoSweet specializes in digital marketing and IT solutions that help develop maximum efficiency and results for the automotive industry.
Crescent Park
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Crescent is a packaging and containers company that offers supply chain outsourcing services.
Dealer Specialties
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Dealer Specialties offers inventory management, photography, data distribution & application development services for automobile industries.
Myers Tire Supply Distribution
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Myers Tire Supply Distribution is an automotive company that supplies tires.
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.
ADVICS North America, Inc.
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ADVICS North America is an automotive company offering automotive brake system and sub components.
Spitzer Automotive Group
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Spitzer Automotive Group is a group of car dealerships located in Ohio.
Tazmanian Freight Systems
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Tazmanian Freight Systems is a transportation company that provides air freight services.
Mike Albert Fleet Solutions
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Mike Albert Fleet Solutions is an automotive company providing fleet leasing and rental services.
BGR
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BGR is a packaging and containers company that provides packing line automation and supply sourcing services.
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.
ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio, Inc.
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ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio is an automotive company providing disc brake calipers and anti-lock braking system.
Enprotech Industrial Technologies, LLC.
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Enprotech Industrial Technologies, LLC. specializes in press repair, rebuilding and equipment upgrades for the automotive industry.
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.
A.J. Rose Manufacturing Co.
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A.J. Rose Manufacturing Co. is an automotive company offering Metal products and assemblies.
Takumi Stamping
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Takumi Stamping is a high quality Tier 1 Japanese automotive supplier.
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.
A.R.E. Accessories
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A.R.E. Accessories manufactures fiberglass and aluminum truck caps and covers.
iReconCars
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iReconCars is a data tracking company that offers tools to reduce conflicts of the automotive sales and purchase experience.
Triple T Transport
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Triple T Transport is a transportation company specializing in freight broker, freight shipping, and trucking services.
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.
Relay Express, Inc.
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Relay Express is a transportation company that offers courier delivery services.
Race Winning Brands
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Race Winning Brands is an automotive company specializing in components for automotive and powersports industries.
Ahresty Wilmington Corporation
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Ahresty Wilmington Corporation is an automotive company that manufactures die casting.
CarFilm
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CarFilm is a video messaging and marketing platform for automotive dealers.
United Performance Metals
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United Performance Metals is an aviation & aerospace firm dealing in high temperature alloy and stainless steel supply.
Ricart Automotive Group
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Ricart Automotive Group is a new and used car dealership operating in a large area.
Bolt Express
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Bolt Express is a transportation company offering shipping services.
TS Tech Americas, Inc.
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TS Tech Americas, Inc.is a supplier of automobile seats and interiors.
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.
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.
Bluegrass Supply Chain Services
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Bluegrass Supply Chain Services is a logistics company that provides warehousing, cross-docking, and fulfillment services.
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.
Dedicated Logistics, Inc.
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Dedicated Logistics is a transportation company that offers logistics supply distribution solutions.
ADEX International
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ADEX International is a design company offering design, fabrication, and logistics services.
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.
Novagard Solutions
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Novagard Solutions is a industrial, automotive, building materials manufacturing firm that deals in manufacturing foams & other products.
Honda Engineering North America, Inc.
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Honda Engineering North America is an automotive company that offers product designing and management services.
Commonwealth Inc.
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Commonwealth is a full-service third party logistics (3PL) company.
TotalSim
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TotalSim is a full-service CFD consulting and solutions provider that supplies expert knowledge and insight to global clients.
Applied Maintenance Supplies & Solutions
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Applied Maintenance Supplies & Solutions is a logistics company providing cutting tools, paints, and chemicals.
