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CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 2, 2025) – Hynes Industries has been named a 2025 Smart Culture Award honoree by Smart Business magazine, in recognition of the company’s intentional efforts to build a workplace environment that supports employee development and long-term retention.

With operations in Youngstown and Painesville, Ohio, and Kokomo, Ind., Hynes serves a broad range of industries from solar and automated material handling to truck/trailer manufacturing. The company's workforce spans multiple generations, and its cultural focus is shaped by an understanding that engaged employees are the foundation of long-term customer and community partnerships.

“Culture is built into how we hire, how we lead and how we support our people’s development,” said George Droder, Chief Commercial Officer at Hynes Industries. We’re deliberate in how we connect people to purpose, and that drives both performance and loyalty.”

Hynes’ culture initiatives include formal apprenticeship and training programs, community involvement in all plant cities, and a communications strategy that emphasizes its “One Hynes” philosophy. The company continues to invest in advanced manufacturing capabilities, but leadership maintains that people are the long-term differentiator.

“In Northeast Ohio, where we compete for talent and opportunity every day, culture has proven to be more than a benefit – it’s a business imperative,” said Rick Organ, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hynes.

The 2025 Smart Culture Awards, presented by TalentLaunch, honor organizations across Northeast Ohio that leverage culture as a tool to enhance productivity and retention while strengthening their competitive advantage.

For more information about Hynes Industries and its industry-leading metal fabrication solutions, visit www.hynesindustries.com.

About Hynes Industries

Founded in 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio, Hynes Industries is a custom roll form and metal fabrication manufacturer serving industries including truck/trailer, solar energy, automated material handling, and general industrial markets. With three manufacturing facilities – Youngstown and Painesville, Ohio, and Kokomo, Indiana – Hynes is committed to delivering engineering-driven, high-quality solutions with absolute reliability.

pictured above: Jenni Hull, HR Generalist (Hynes Industries), Greg Schneider (National Office Services), Michelle Sisler, Marketing and Communications Specialist (Hynes Industries)