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Columbus, Ohio – Aerospace Lubricants, a Columbus-founded manufacturer of high-performance synthetic lubricants used in automotive, aerospace and industrial applications, is expanding its operations in Columbus. The company will invest more than $5 million to modernize its existing facility at 1600 Georgesville Road in Columbus, while retaining 37 existing positions and creating 15 new jobs.
The investment will support state-of-the-art mixing, blending and testing equipment designed to manufacture specialty greases used in high-temperature, high-stress environments, including aviation, defense and advanced industrial applications. The expansion allows the company to meet rising customer demand while continuing to develop new formulations.
“Aerospace Lubricants has a strong history of formulating products that perform in the most demanding conditions,” said Aerospace Lubricants President Dave Meyer. “This investment allows us to add new production capabilities and continue innovating from our Columbus headquarters. We’re excited to grow where our company was built and where we’ve found strong partners and a skilled workforce.”
Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Columbus, Aerospace Lubricants’ decision to reinvest locally reinforces Central Ohio’s role as a competitive location for advanced and specialty manufacturing.
“When an existing company doubles down and expands in place, it speaks volumes about the strength of the Columbus market. Aerospace Lubricants’ newest investment to expand operations in Columbus is a testament to how our region continues to deliver the workforce, infrastructure, and industry support for advanced manufacturing,” said Jason Hall, CEO of the Columbus Partnership. “As a critical supplier in the aerospace and defense industries, Aerospace Lubricants’ newest investment comes at an exciting time as those industries continue to cluster here in our region as well.”
The company’s investment adds to a wave of industrial growth across the Columbus Region. Recent manufacturing expansions include projects by Hims & Hers and Axium Packaging in New Albany, and Becker Mining Systems in Mount Vernon.
“This expansion is yet another proof point that Columbus is a magnet for growth, and meaningful progress for the families who call Columbus home,” said Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther. “The win brings economic security within reach for more residents and reflects the kind of steady investment that strengthens communities.”
“Ohio has built one of the most competitive climates for advanced manufacturing in the country,” said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “Aerospace Lubricants choosing to grow here underscores the strength of our strategy, the quality of our people, and the momentum we’re building in every corner of the state.”
Hiring for the new positions is expected to begin in early 2026 and will include skilled production, technical and quality-focused roles.
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About Aerospace Lubricants
Aerospace Lubricants manufactures specialty greases designed to excel in the harshest automotive, industrial, military, aerospace and consumer applications. An independent subsidiary of AMSOIL INC., Aerospace Lubricants remains a family owned and operated company with headquarters in Columbus, Ohio where it was founded in 1973.
About the Columbus Partnership
The Columbus Partnership brings together civic-minded business leaders to advance a shared vision to make Columbus the most prosperous region in the country. Columbus Partnership member CEOs are committed to the future of the Columbus metropolitan area through high-impact civic and philanthropic engagement. Through our One Columbus and Smart Columbus brands and investor support, our team works to help create jobs and attract capital investment, expand access to opportunity, and improve the economic competitiveness of the Columbus Region. Learn more at columbusregion.com.
About JobsOhio
JobsOhio is a private nonprofit economic development corporation designed to drive job creation and new capital investment in Ohio through business attraction, retention and expansion. The organization also works to seed talent production in its targeted industries and to attract talent to Ohio through Find Your Ohio. JobsOhio works with seven regional partners across Ohio: Dayton Development Coalition, Lake to River, Ohio Southeast, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership and Team NEO. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com. Follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
For Immediate Release
January 28, 2026
Media Contact
Jon Keeling, Columbus Partnership
614-657-5917
jk@columbuspartnership.com
Aerospace Lubricants Media Contact
Terry Johnsen
715-399-6416
tjohnsen@amsoil.com