October 13, 2023
Frank LaRose and Rick Kamperman

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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August 16, 2022

Compco Celebrates 70 Years

Compco celebrates 70 years of manufacturing in the Mahoning Valley.

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July 27, 2021

First Responders and Military Vets Honored with Compco Challenge Coins

During our July All-Hands meetings, we honored new team members who have served in the military or as first responders with Compco Challenge Coins. The Compco Challenge Coins are given to members of the team that have written their name on the “blank check,” said Rick Kamperman, who is the grandson of Compco’s founder and […]

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January 27, 2021

Welcome Jake Booth

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Sales Team, Customer Service Representative Jake Booth!  Jake began his Compco career by running multiple presses in the shop in Columbiana, Ohio, in June of 2017. During his time with Compco, he has continued to grow from various trainings and is a vacuum for new […]

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December 10, 2020

Compco Quaker Manufacturing: the on-time, quality leader in metal forming

One of Compco’s sister companies, Compco Quaker, is a true full-service supplier for the metal forming industry. With 104,000 square feet of manufacturing space and an experienced team Compco Quaker is set for growth in 2021. Compco Quaker Manufacturing: the on-time, quality leader in metal forming. That’s not a slogan- it’s a promise that we […]

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November 18, 2020
Compco Metal Products, 1980

Celebrating 40 Years of Service

On November 17, 1980, two eager young men walked into Compco Metal Products. In the last four decades, they have served Compco in an array of positions. They learned the value of hard work on the shop floor, and were guided and molded by the values of the Smith family. Now, we celebrate their 40 […]

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July 28, 2020
Compco and PLEX group

Compco team praised for smooth ERP installation

Compco team members are honored by PLEX for one of the smoothest implementations they have ever experienced.

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July 16, 2020

Leaders Provide Hope

As the story goes, “the wise man built his house upon the rock.” Here at Compco in these times of trial and uncertainty we are thankful for our rock-hard foundation, our values.  This is the foundation we can always go back to in our decisions and have firm place from which to launch. We are […]

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