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Cintas Spurs Major Growth with $5.5B Acquistion UniFirst

After negotiations, Cintas finalized a long-awaited acquisition of UniFirst. As a Fortune 500 and the fifth largest public company in the Greater Cincy region, this market capitalization drives momentum in innovation and expands local and nationwide growth.

Earlier in 2026, Cintas was also named to Forbe’s Best Large Employer and inaugural Best-In-State Lists, plus ranked a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company. Mason is proud to be home to your corporate headquarters and appreciates our long-standing partnership. 

Read more details about this industry-altering acquisition in the Cincinnati Business Courier.

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International Manufacturer VILPE Establishes First U.S. Operations in Mason

Through strategic collaboration with our regional economic development partners, Finland-based manufacturer, VILPE chose Mason as its home for their first U.S.-based operations. As a second generation, family-owned business and leading manufacturing innovator, VILPE’s future North American HQ amplifies Mason’s growing international portfolio.

Read more from VILPE and in the Cincinnati Business Courier.

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VEGA Doubles Production Footprint in Mason in Less Than Two Years

International manufacturing innovator, VEGA announced their $16 million, 120,000 square-foot expansion at their North American Headquarters in Mason, doubling their production footprint. With goals to shorten supply chains, increase domestic production, and be carbon neutral by 2033, VEGA’s sustainable growth advances our region’s manufacturing ecosystem and creates jobs that build our robust talent pipeline.

Read the expansion details in the Cincinnati Business Courier and Dayton Daily News.

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Festo Celebrates 100th Anniversary and Announces Solar Power Installation

After a decade at their North American Regional Service Center in Mason, Festo, a global manufacturing and automation leader, celebrates 100 years of innovation worldwide. With a nearly 4,000 solar panel installation covering more than 85,000 square-feet, plus a $90 million expansion planned, Festo continues to progress toward the future of industry 4.0.  

See all the details about Festo’s anniversary milestone.

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