Janotta & Herner is proud to announce the start of a major design-build manufacturing expansion for Autokiniton at its Bellevue, Ohio facility. Construction completion is targeted for winter 2027. The project includes approximately 290,000 square-foot of advanced manufacturing space designed to significantly increase production capacity, strengthening Autokiniton’s position as a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier. … Janotta & Herner Begins Design-Build Manufacturing Project for Autokiniton in Bellevue, Ohio

Monroeville, Ohio — Janotta & Herner, together with JHI Group (JHI), is excited to announce the launch of Firelands Metals, a new division established in 2025 to provide specialty metal fabrication services. This addition expands JHI Group’s integrated construction capabilities, enabling us to deliver fully coordinated solutions for food-grade, industrial, manufacturing, and commercial/architectural projects. Firelands … Firelands Metals: Bringing Advanced Metal Fabrication In-House

Monroeville, Ohio — Janotta & Herner, a business unit of JHI Group, is excited to welcome Duff Milkie and Rob Bleile to its Board of Directors. Both bring decades of leadership experience, strategic perspective, and a shared belief in building things that last—businesses, communities, and relationships. Duffield “Duff” Milkie joins the JHI Board after more … Janotta & Herner – Welcomes Duff Milkie and Rob Bleile to Board of Directors

Northern, Ohio-Janotta & Herner proudly marked a major milestone in 2025, celebrating 25 years as an employee-owned company. Since transitioning to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), the company’s past and future has been shaped by a shared commitment to ownership, accountability, and long-term success. Employee ownership has helped build a culture centered on integrity, … Janotta & Herner Celebrates 25 Years of Employee Ownership

Sandusky, Ohio — Janotta & Herner is proud to announce that the Sandusky City Commission has selected our firm as the design-build partner for the new Sandusky Recreation Center. The Commission approved the contract on November 24th, marking a major step forward in bringing this long-planned project to life in Northern Ohio. The new recreation … Janotta & Herner Awarded Design-Build Contract for New Sandusky Recreation Center

The Challenge: A Partner for Rapid, All-Inclusive Growth Oglesby Construction needed a new facility to significantly expand its operations in Northern Ohio. The project came with a unique set of challenges that required a partner capable of a complete, single-source solution: from acquiring the land and navigating local incentives to fast-tracking design, engineering, and construction. … Northern Ohio Design-Build Case Study: Janotta & Herner Builds Oglesby Construction’s New Facility