KYOCERA SENCO Expands Cincinnati Plant
The power fastening tool maker plans to add 37 jobs at its existing Cincinnati facility through new equipment and robotic automation.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Manufacturing
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KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools plans to expand its operations in Cincinnati, Ohio, adding new manufacturing equipment and increased robotic automation at its existing facility. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a 1.332 percent, seven-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the project.
Why it matters
The expansion is expected to create 37 jobs in Cincinnati, where SENCO has manufactured fastening solutions for 75 years. The state incentive signals support for keeping advanced manufacturing operations in the Cincinnati area.
The project is projected to add 37 jobs under a 1.332 percent, seven-year Job Creation Tax Credit approved by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority. The total investment cost and hiring schedule have not been disclosed.
The players
KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools
A power fastening equipment manufacturer that is a subsidiary of Japan-based KYOCERA Corporation and develops professional fastening tools for residential, commercial and industrial use.
Ohio Tax Credit Authority
The Ohio state body that approved the 1.332 percent, seven-year Job Creation Tax Credit supporting the Cincinnati expansion.
The details
KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools, a power fastening equipment manufacturer and subsidiary of Japan-based KYOCERA Corporation, will acquire new manufacturing equipment and expand robotic automation at its existing Cincinnati facility. The company develops professional fastening tools and systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications.
Timeline
SENCO has manufactured fastening solutions in Cincinnati for 75 years.
The expansion was announced in an article published November 3, 2026.
Manufacturing Context
The approval of a Job Creation Tax Credit under Ohio's program places this expansion within state incentive efforts to retain and add manufacturing jobs in existing facilities. The use of robotic automation alongside new equipment reflects a pattern of upgrading established plants rather than building new ones.
For Cincinnati-area residents, the expansion means 37 projected new jobs at a long-established local manufacturer. Job seekers in the region may find new openings as the company adds equipment and automation.
The takeaway
Projected job growth at established local plants often depends on incentives and capital investment in automation, so readers tracking Cincinnati's manufacturing sector should watch for hiring announcements tied to this expansion.
Further reading
Explore more on Manufacturing in the Cincinnati area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Area Development.
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