People Doing Business...With People
Akron Electric, Inc. is the only privately-owned manufacturer and supplier of Explosion-Proof Electrical Systems in the world. Akron Electric, Inc. is a division of the Akron Foundry Company, a cast-aluminum foundry located in Akron, Ohio.
Founded in 1950 by George Ostich, a WWII Veteran of George Patton's U.S. Third Army, the Akron Foundry Company today now employs over 210 people between the Foundry and Akron Electric, Inc. George Ostich recently passed away at the age of 92 in February 2018, and his passing has ushered in a new age of leadership from his son, Mike Ostich, son-in-law Mike Pancoe, Sr., and grandson Mike Pancoe, Jr. These three men intend on continuing George's legacy and simple yet tried and true method: How do you get business? You go out and GET BUSINESS!
The electrical industry enjoys relying on Akron Electric, Inc.'s sterling reputation for having the fastest lead times and the most driven customer service of any manufacturer of explosion-proof electrical systems. Be sure to stop by booth 1242 to find out more and how Akron Electric, Inc. relishes "People doing business...with People!"
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