From a Swiss immigrant's vision to 175,000 square feet of manufacturing excellence in the heart of Ohio.
Who We Are
Urban Industries is headquartered in Galion, Ohio, operating three facilities with over 175,000 square feet of combined manufacturing space. We produce high-performance building products, industrial packaging, and custom fabrication solutions used across the United States.
Our motto says it all: "When it's all over, we want to feel good about what we have done."
Our Journey
From a single aluminum awning to a multi-division manufacturing powerhouse.
Joe Urban, a Swiss immigrant and commercial photographer, developed a self-supporting aluminum awning and established the company in Galion, Ohio - before America entered the Second World War.
Joe expanded the factory seven times throughout the decade, growing the workforce to over 60 employees by 1957 and opening a second plant in Azuza, California.
Following Joe Urban's passing in 1963, Jacque Jones acquired the company. The business struggled through the early 1970s, declining to just 6 employees.
Ed Rieke and partners purchased the struggling business and successfully revitalized operations through focused management and reinvestment - building the foundation for modern Urban Industries.
Urban diversified with the launch of its Bulk Bag division, manufacturing custom polypropylene bags for industrial packaging applications.
Entered appliance and transportation parts fabrication, expanding manufacturing capabilities and achieving national accreditation on major product lines.
Ned Rieke (Ed's son) assumed the CEO role, continuing the company's adaptive strategy and customer-focused approach into the modern era.
Corporate Values
Urban Industries is committed to its community and the families it employs.
Urban Industries actively gives back to the Galion community, supporting United Way, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the Red Cross.
Every product is manufactured with locally sourced American materials. We believe in the value of domestic manufacturing and craftsmanship.
We're always looking for skilled professionals and new partners.