Gebhardt

GEBHARDT said it would expand the Streetsboro facility with an additional 39,732 sq. ft. of manufacturing space to bring the footprint to 110,013 sq. ft. Photo by GEBHARDT

Streetsboro approves tax abatement as manufacturer expands amid tariff uncertainty

- Amanda Smith

In September, Streetsboro City Council approved a five-year, 35 percent property tax abatement for an expansion project at GEBHARDT Intralogistics North America. City leaders say tariff expenses helped drive the decision to lower the company’s taxes.

Company leaders say tariffs, and a critical U.S. customer base, helped drive the decision to expand. 

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