March 4, 2025

Rick Fryda Named 2025 YSU Penguin of the Year

On Monday, February 24, 2025, nearly 1,000 people gathered at Mr. Anthony’s for the 34th annual Scholarship Ring Banquet. It was an incredible night celebrating the 2025 Penguins of the Year, Rick Fryda and Jim & Cathy Morrison. Fryda, of Columbiana, Ohio, is in his 45th year at Compco and currently serving as CEO. Beginning […]

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February 4, 2025

Honoring Our 2024 Retirees: A Heartfelt Thank You for Decades of Dedication

As we embark on a new chapter in our company’s journey, we extend our sincere gratitude to four exceptional individuals who have dedicated many years of hard work, passion, and commitment to Compco. In 2024, we celebrate the retirements of Jim Crawford, Glenn Dilworth, Shaun Reed, and Russ Werner, each of whom has made significant […]

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June 13, 2024
BBB Torch Award 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.

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
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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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
Mr. Smith

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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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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