News & Events
Whether it's a trade show we'll be attending or a publication in which we've been featured, Oak View Tooling is in the news!
Upcoming Events
2007 - October 29-31
ODT Conference & Exhibition 2007
Representatives of Oak View Tooling will be attending the 2007 ODT Conference & Exhibition to be held this Fall at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, IN. This event examines emerging design, technology and market trends in
orthopaedic manufacturing. www.odtexpo.com
Recent News
2007 - May
Employer Appreciation Banquet
Students Alec Woll and TJ Minear, employed by Oak View Tooling, were among several area students recognized by local businesses.
2007 - April 23-26
OVT Continues Solid Edge Training in Chicago
Participants received additional training in Solid Edge software to provide increased experience and knowledge to maximize the CAD software's productivity.
2006 - August
OVT Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
Ten year celebration included a tour of our newly updated facility and lunch.
2006 - June 6
OVT attends the 24th Annual Northeast Indiana Business & Industrial Conference
Held at Pokagon State Park, this event is instrumental in bringing new jobs to the region. Companies in attendance gain information on capital projects, workforce development, quality improvements and in developing new markets.
2006 - May 17
OVT exhibits at the Medical Manufacturing Technology Show
Co-sponsored by Mahar Tool Supply Co. and Danco Anodizing, the first Medical Manufacturing Technology Show took place at the Center Park Pavilion in Warsaw, IN. The show featured 27 exhibitors and drew 150 attendees.
2006 - May
Employer Appreciation Banquet
Student Andy Schuman, employed by Oak View Tooling, was among several area students recognized by local businesses.
2005 - August 25
orthopaedics company to add to plant, double jobs
The Journal Gazette
by Jenni Glenn
A Columbia City
orthopaedics supply firm is doubling its workforce and investing $1 million to nearly triple the size of its facility.
Oak View Tooling Inc. broke ground Wednesday on a 6,500 square foot addition to its Columbia City plant.
2005 - August 24
City to spend $400,000 on projects
The Post & Mail
by TJ Hemlinger, Staff Writer
The council passed a tax abatement package for Oak View Tooling. The company expects to double its workforce and is breaking ground today for a 6,500 square feet expansion.
2005 - August 24
OVT hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony
Lunch followed by a groundbreaking ceremony for the planned expansion of our current facilities.
2005 - June 15
OVT attends the Pokagon Industrial Conference Roundtable
Conference featured working with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC).
2005 - May
Cut to the Bone
CUTTING TOOL ENGINEERING Magazine
May 2005/Volume 57/Number 5
by Susan Woods, Features Editor
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2005 - February 24
Council gives final OK to rate increase
The Post & Mail
by Rebecca L. Sandlin, Staff Writer
Council members voted unanimously on a resolution to designate an economic revitalization area for Oak View Tooling...
2004 - June 9
OVT attends the Northeast Indiana Business Assistance Roundtables
Various topics including "Business Basics for Manufacturing" and "Retain and Regain Local Ownership of Area Businesses" were discussed.
2004 - May 19
Employer Appreciation Banquet
Student Toby Fralick, employed by Oak View Tooling, was among several area students recognized by local businesses.