Canton Officials Planned Ohio Cast Products Site Redevelopment
The city has opened the bidding process for final environmental remediation at the former industrial property.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Commercial
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Canton is moving to redevelop the nine-acre former Ohio Cast Products site located at 2408 13th St. NE. City officials have begun accepting bids for the final phase of remediation to clear the way for new industrial construction.
Why it matters
The project aims to tackle a local shortage of modern industrial space within the city. Developing this site is expected to transform a long-vacant property into a productive industrial hub.
The property spans 9 acres and is slated to eventually accommodate 100,000 square feet of total development. Plans currently call for an initial 50,000-square-foot speculative industrial building.
The players
Canton
The city government serves as the primary owner and planning authority for the redevelopment of the 13th Street property.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The federal agency oversaw the initial $3.73 million cleanup effort that concluded in 2009.
The details
After Ohio Cast Products filed for bankruptcy in 2004 and a fire occurred in 2008, the site required extensive environmental intervention. The city now intends to lease or sell the remediated land to a developer for industrial use.
Timeline
Ohio Cast Products filed for bankruptcy in 2004.
A fire destroyed part of the building in 2008.
The EPA-led site cleanup was completed in October 2009.
The state provided $467,158 for remediation efforts in 2024.
The city began accepting bids for final remediation in September 2026.
Roadmap
This project reflects a broader trend of municipalities revitalizing former industrial zones to meet modern logistical demands. It positions the city to compete with other industrial hubs by increasing available square footage on previously contaminated land.
Residents may see an increase in industrial activity and job creation once the new facility is constructed. The project represents a significant step in removing a long-standing vacant eyesore from the local neighborhood.
The takeaway
The transformation of the Ohio Cast Products site serves as a reminder of the extended timeline required to turn brownfield sites into viable real estate. Success in these developments hinges on securing consistent government funding for environmental remediation over many years.
Further reading
Learn more about local real estate trends in the Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Massillon Independent.
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