Ohio Manufacturers’ Association President Ryan Augsburger and Nate Mays, OMA director of member services, visited International Motors in Springfield this week, ahead of Roshel’s planned takeover of the facility and a new chapter for one of Ohio’s historic manufacturing communities.

Roshel, a Canadian defense and commercial vehicle manufacturer, has agreed to acquire the Springfield facility and plans to use it as a U.S. hub for commercial, special and armored vehicle production. The site includes more than 2 million square feet of manufacturing space on 500 acres, including a full assembly line and paint booth.

The visit focused on Springfield’s manufacturing strength, workforce needs and future growth potential. OMA officials said Roshel’s plans represent a positive development for the region, with the potential to grow operations, strengthen the local supplier base and build on the industrial know-how already in place.

“Springfield is a reminder of what makes Ohio manufacturing so powerful,” Augsburger said. “This community has the people, production assets and supplier network to compete for the next generation of manufacturing investment. Roshel’s plans are good news for Springfield, good news for suppliers and another sign that Ohio remains a place where manufacturing can grow.” 6/3/2026