Ohio as a Strategic Hub: The Exor International Testimonial

In a recent feature by JobsOhio, also published by L’Arena di Verona, Exor International shares its decision to expand operations in the United States with a new investment in Ohio.

As stated by Giuseppe Pace, CEO of Exor Group, the initiative marks a strategic step to get closer to the North American market by offering local product customisation, while continuing to manufacture core components in Italy.
The project builds on Exor’s commercial presence in the U.S. since 1989 and will officially begin construction in 2026, strengthening the company’s relationship with key machine builders in the region.

“From commercial office to product customisation facility: Exor is becoming increasingly international and has once again chosen Ohio to strengthen its presence in the U.S. market. The group, headquartered in San Giovanni Lupatoto and a leader in the production of industrial automation components and related services, will, starting in 2026, begin the construction of a new site in the Midwest state, where it had already established a commercial branch back in 1989.

‘At the time,’ explains Giuseppe Pace, CEO of Exor International Group, ‘our commercial presence was driven by the need to better support a key customer; with the new investment starting next year, we will be able to customise, here in the U.S., the products we will continue to import from Italy.

Uncertainty about the effects of tariffs imposed by Trump delayed the operation by a few months, but in the end, our customers chose to continue buying Italian quality, even in the face of 15% import duties.

The reason we decided to further invest in Ohio is not related to the incentives, which do exist, but to the fact that this state hosts the largest number of machinery manufacturers in the U.S., which, together with the automotive sector, make up our main customer base.

Another factor that cannot be overlooked is the reliable access to a skilled workforce.’

Exor International’s consolidated turnover is currently €70 million, with the U.S. accounting for 15% of total revenue.

‘Within five years,’ concludes the CEO, ‘we plan to double our U.S. turnover from $10 million to $20 million. And in the future, we will evaluate whether to move production here for the American market.’”