June 13, 2024
Compco Receives 2024 BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Trust
Compco received the 2024 Better Business Bureau Award for Marketplace Trust on June 5, 2024 at an award ceremony at The Lake Club. There to accept the award was Chairman of the Board Greg Smith, along with his mother, Rose Marie Smith, and his son, Brad. The criteria reviewed for the award include; character, culture, […]
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January 30, 2024
Ohio Auditor Keith Faber Visits Compco
The Compco team enjoyed lunch with Ohio Auditor Keith Faber on Thursday, January 25. Faber has been our State Auditor since 2019 and was formerly a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He toured our shop and learned about our products and processes. Faber spoke with our whole team sharing about what his day-to-day […]
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October 13, 2023
Compco hosts Ohio Sec. of State Frank LaRose
On October 12, 2023, the Ohio Secretary of State visited Compco, Columbiana, Ohio. LaRose is currently running for the U.S. Senate. LaRose grew up working on a family-owned farm and stocking warehouses. He joined the Boy Scouts and developed a love for serving others after being inspired by his Scout leader, a WWII veteran and […]
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June 1, 2023
Compco CEO Named to YSU Board of Trustees
Gov. Mike DeWine has named Richard C. Fryda, president and CEO of Compco Industries in Columbiana, Ohio, to the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees.
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November 29, 2021
Good jobs, for great people
Compco partnered with the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Youngstown State University to develop this video. We are proud to serve the Mahoning Valley and surrounding areas with good jobs for great people.
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April 15, 2021
Remembering Compco Founder Clarence R. ‘Sonny’ Smith
BY JOHN A. DARNELL JR. Boardman News Associate Editor Former Chairman of Compco Industries and former Mahoning County Republican Chairman, Clarence R. ‘Sonny’ Smith, 92, died Tues., Apr. 13 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle. He also operated Adamas Gem Shop at Market St. and McClurg Rd., and Diamond Steel for many years. He served as […]
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October 27, 2020
Catapulting into the Future
There have been changes in our work and personal lives as we are enduring the pandemic. We hear phrases like, the new normal. What are we doing right now to thrive through change? “The actions we take now directly impact the future abilities and capabilities,” said Greg Smith, Chairman of the Board. We have to […]
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October 1, 2020
Compco and Your Sports Network Join Forces to Feature Life Lessons
COLUMBIANA, Ohio – As our world goes virtual and many high school football fans in the Mahoning Valley are watching their favorite teams as a livestream, Compco and YSN (Your Sports Network) joined forces. “The campaign supports our local sports teams and brings positive messages to the community,” said Katy Mumaw, Compco’s Corporate Director of […]
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September 24, 2020
8 Questions in 8 Minutes
What is something that may surprise you about Compco? Watch the video below to find out: Power of Care Leadership interviewed Gregory B. Smith, Sr., Compco’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Culture Officer. He was asked to be part of the series, which includes community leaders in various business and community sectors. Gregory B. Smith, […]
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