AkronUSA

Akron, USA is a partnership of:

8-15 October 2025

Visit us at K 2025

Düsseldorf, Germany at Hall 13, Booth A89-13

Driving Distances to Other Cities

Cities Within:

500 Miles (804.6 km)

New York City, St. Louis, Nashville, Virginia Beach, Montreal, Ottawa

400 Miles (643.7 km)

Milwaukee, Chicago, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Greensboro, Newark

300 Miles (482.8 km)

Baltimore, Chincinnati, Washington DC, Louisville, Indianapolis, Lexington, Toronto

200 Miles (321.8 km)

Detroit, Toledo, Fort Wayne, Buffalo, Columbus

100 Miles (804.6 km)

Pittsburgh, Cleveland

Why Akron, USA?

Akron, USA is your partner for U.S. market entry and expansion 

Site Selection &
Real Estate Support

Akron, USA will identify ideal locations for your office, manufacturing, or logistics operations 

Permitting &
Regulatory Assistance 
Market Entry & Business Services
Incentives &
Financial Tools
Workforce Development &
Talent Access
Ongoing Growth Support

Polymer Capital of Innovation

Leading the world in sustainable and advanced polymer solutions. 

150+ polymer-related companies in Akron

500+ polymer-related companies in Northeast Ohio

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Akron’s polymer industry powers mobility, healthcare, semiconductors, energy, and more

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The University of Akron ranks #1 globally in polymer science and plastics engineering

$100M+ invested

by the U.S. Government, State of Ohio, and local partners to support the Polymer Industry Cluster activities

PolymerIndustryCluster

Leading the world in sustainable and advanced polymer solutions.

TechHub

Akron is the Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub of the United States,

developing innovative solutions to solve real-world challenges

Polymer Capital of Innovation

Leading the world in sustainable and advanced polymer solutions. 

150+ polymer-related companies in Akron

500+ polymer-related companies in Northeast Ohio

Icons

Akron’s polymer industry powers mobility, healthcare, semiconductors, energy, and more

GraduationCap

The University of Akron ranks #1 globally in polymer science and plastics engineering

PolymerIndustryCluster

Leading the world in sustainable and advanced polymer solutions.

$100M+ invested

by the U.S. Government, State of Ohio, and local partners to support the Polymer Industry Cluster activities

TechHub

Akron is the Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub of the United States,

developing innovative solutions to solve real-world challenges

Why Ohio? 

Key Location

Ohio’s central location makes it possible to reach 60% of the U.S. and Canadian market in a one-day drive 

Tax-Friendly
Low Cost of Doing Business
Built for Business
Skilled and Diverse Workforce
Pro-Business Climate

Alyssa_Carpenter_Contact
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON AKRON, USA, EMAIL

ALYSSA CARPENTER

Vice President, Economic Development 
acarpenter@greaterakronchamber.org  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON AKRON, USA, EMAIL

ALYSSA CARPENTER

Vice President, Economic Development 
acarpenter@greaterakronchamber.org  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON AKRON, USA, EMAIL

ALYSSA CARPENTER

Vice President, Economic Development 
acarpenter@greaterakronchamber.org