U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO—100 list celebrates 100 businesses driving growth and innovation in their communities and around the world
TOLEDO, Ohio – September 5, 2024 – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO—, its award-winning digital platform for small businesses, today announced Toledo Metal Spinning Company was awarded a coveted spot for the CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses list.
Toledo Metal Spinning Company was selected out of more than 14,000 applicants by an esteemed panel of judges for its overall growth driven by cutting-edge ideas, resilience, and strong employee culture. The list includes a diverse array of small businesses of all sizes and industries located in 31 states and Washington, D.C.
Toledo Metal Spinning is a 95-year-old family business located in Toledo, Ohio, forming metals to customer specifications. TMS has found great success and longevity in being an ethical business by treating employees fairly, treating customers with integrity, and supporting the community through philanthropic endeavors. TMS has been built around the philosophy of delivering quality parts, on time at a fair price. Today, this small business of 50 employees, has delivered critical metal parts to customers in every corner of every state around the USA, and beyond.
“Toledo Metal Spinning Company represents over 95 years of employee dedication and innovation. Awards such at the CO-100 helps to recognize our employees and their years of steadfast dedication – multi-generations of family members have helped TMS achieve and grow.” Eric and Craig Fankhauser, Vice Presidents
TMS was founded in 1929, which means it has certainly faced challenges and navigated through difficult times – whether that be the Great Depression, Great Recession, the devastating fire in 1998 that burned the company to the ground, an economic slowdown, or more recently, the 2020 pandemic. TMS has survived and continues to thrive, while ensuring its employees have always been taken care of. It has been a place that has built 20-45 year careers, with two or even three generations of workers. TMS takes the time to train employees, including cross-training to do other jobs so they can be flexible and help when certain areas of business slow down, while other areas get busier.
“As the world’s largest business organization representing companies of all sizes and industries, we understand what makes a business great,” said Jeanette Mulvey, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of CO— by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “The CO-100 founders, owners, entrepreneurs, and employees showcase the exceptional talent and innovation within the American business community.”
The CO—100 honorees receive a one-year paid membership to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, unmatched access to top experts and thought leaders, national brand exposure, and exclusive community building and networking opportunities. To learn more, visit Toledo Metal Spinning Company’s Website here and the CO—100 honorees here.
