Compco

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Compco!

Today, we celebrate the hardworking men and women who keep American manufacturing moving forward. We’re especially grateful for our incredible Compco team—the skill, dedication, and pride you bring to your work every day are the foundation of our success.

Thank you for all you do. Wishing our team, customers, partners, and community a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

09/01/2026

Open Interview Alert! 🚨
Join the Compco Team!
📅 When: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
🕒 Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Compco, 400 W Railroad Street, Columbiana, OH 44408
We’re HIRING for General Labor positions on 1st and 2nd Shift!
💵 Starting Pay:
$18.50/hour
🚀 Raises after 60 Days:
• $20.50/hour
Second Shift has $1 Shift Differential
Requirements:
• Positive attitude and eager to learn
• Good attendance
• High school diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass a drug screen
Why Compco?
• Family-Owned & Operated for 70+ years
• Competitive Benefits
• Room for growth and advancement!
Come in, fill out an application, and meet the team! 🌟
Bring your best self and start your career with us at Compco! 💪
🔨 We can’t wait to see you there!

09/01/2026

Wanting to learn more about opportunities in skilled trades? This event is Sept. 22 at the Canfield Fair grounds.

Public hours are returning to the Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo this year. The event will take place from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 22.

08/29/2026

🎨 Who knew tank heads could become works of art?!

We love seeing creativity meet manufacturing! Artist Joel Washing is giving tank heads a whole new life by transforming them into incredible sculptures—and the results are pretty amazing.

Sculpture by Joel R Washing

08/28/2026

Last Friday many of our team members took a break and supported the Bill Roux Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing! What a fabulous day! We’re so honored to have been a part of it.

08/21/2026

Our last "Meet the Intern." Dylan Fletcher is headed back to school at Kent State University next week. Thanks for spending your summer with us!

08/14/2026

☀️ It’s been a great summer with our interns at Compco!

From learning the ins and outs of manufacturing to gaining hands-on experience (and having some fun along the way!), our interns have brought fresh ideas, energy, and enthusiasm to the Compco team.

We’ve enjoyed watching them learn, grow, and become part of the Compco family this summer.

👋 Meet our 2026 summer interns and learn more about their experience at Compco: https://compco.com/2026/08/10/meet-the-interns/
Thanks for spending your summer with us!

Meet Dylan Fletcher 📍 Hometown: Columbiana, Ohio🎓 Education: Columbiana High School, Class of 2022🏢 Role: First-Year Sales Intern💼 Department: Sales About Dylan Born and raised in Columbiana, Ohio, Dylan Fletcher graduated from Columbiana High School in 2022. As a first-year Sales Intern...

08/13/2026

Congratulations, Jacob Kamperman!

We’re proud to celebrate Jacob on completing the Machinist Apprenticeship Program! This achievement represents hard work, dedication, and a commitment to continued growth.

Congratulations, Jacob—we’re excited to see what’s ahead for you at Compco! 👏

08/07/2026

The latest manufacturing data is encouraging: U.S. factory activity has reached its highest level in more than four years, driven by strong new orders, increased production, and renewed hiring. At the same time, manufacturers continue to navigate elevated material costs, supply chain pressures, and price volatility.

For manufacturers like Compco, it's a reminder that success comes from staying agile, investing in innovation, and building strong partnerships that can weather changing market conditions.

The outlook is promising, but operational excellence and resilience remain as important as ever.

Read more:

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing activity increased to the highest level in more than four years in July amid strong order growth, boosting factory employment, though the conflict in the Middle East is straining supply chains and keeping input costs elevated. Respon...

08/05/2026

We're proud to see Greg & Rachel Smith sharing their perspective in The Business Journal - Youngstown Publishing Co., "The Human Advantage."

As technology and AI continue to reshape our world, they remind us that our greatest strength has always been—and will always be—our people. Innovation matters, but it's creativity, sound judgment, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to serving others that truly set organizations apart.

With Greg as our Chairman of the Board, we invest in advanced manufacturing, but we invest even more in the people who make it all possible.

Congratulations on this thoughtful contribution and for continuing to champion the values that have guided Compco for generations.

The Human Advantage is a new Business Journal column by Greg and Rachel Smith, offering practical insights on leadership, communication, culture, and the people side of business. Drawing on decades of executive leadership, consulting and coaching experience, we’ll alternate authors each issue whil...