Monroeville, OH — October is Employee Ownership Month and the team at Janotta & Herner is taking time to celebrate the impact this management philosophy has made on its business. Since Janotta & Herner is 100% employee-owned, ownership is held entirely by the employees. “Every employee has a direct stake in the long-term success of … Recognizing Employee Ownership Month at Janotta & Herner

Celebrating Our People  We are proud to announce that Janotta & Herner has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Crain’s Cleveland Business.  The recognition highlights organizations with strong workplace cultures and positive employee experiences. For Janotta & Herner, it is a reflection of the people who make our company what it is.  … Janotta & Herner Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Crain’s Cleveland Business

Janotta & Herner has completed construction of the new Camden Township Fire Department, located at the intersection of U.S. Route 20 and State Route 99 in Kipton, Ohio. The new 10,000-square-foot facility was designed to enhance emergency response capabilities while providing a modern, functional home for the township’s volunteer fire department.  When Camden Township began … Janotta & Herner Completes New Camden Township Fire Department

By maintaining a fully integrated, in-house team, we deliver a streamlined approach that enhances efficiency, accuracy, and overall project outcomes.  Unlike traditional construction models that depend on multiple outside firms, our team unifies civil, structural, and architectural design, along with rendering and surveying, under one roof—allowing us to move projects seamlessly from concept through construction.  Why In-House … Engineering the Advantage: Why In-House Design Matters

Janotta & Herner is proud to announce the start of a major design-build manufacturing expansion for Autokiniton at its Bellevue, Ohio facility. Construction completion is targeted for winter 2027. The project includes approximately 290,000 square-foot of advanced manufacturing space designed to significantly increase production capacity, strengthening Autokiniton’s position as a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier. … Janotta & Herner Begins Design-Build Manufacturing Project for Autokiniton in Bellevue, Ohio

Monroeville, Ohio — Janotta & Herner, together with JHI Group (JHI), is excited to announce the launch of Firelands Metals, a new division established in 2025 to provide specialty metal fabrication services. This addition expands JHI Group’s integrated construction capabilities, enabling us to deliver fully coordinated solutions for food-grade, industrial, manufacturing, and commercial/architectural projects. Firelands … Firelands Metals: Bringing Advanced Metal Fabrication In-House

Monroeville, Ohio — Janotta & Herner, a business unit of JHI Group, is excited to welcome Duff Milkie and Rob Bleile to its Board of Directors. Both bring decades of leadership experience, strategic perspective, and a shared belief in building things that last—businesses, communities, and relationships. Duffield “Duff” Milkie joins the JHI Board after more … Janotta & Herner – Welcomes Duff Milkie and Rob Bleile to Board of Directors

Northern, Ohio-Janotta & Herner proudly marked a major milestone in 2025, celebrating 25 years as an employee-owned company. Since transitioning to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), the company’s past and future has been shaped by a shared commitment to ownership, accountability, and long-term success. Employee ownership has helped build a culture centered on integrity, … Janotta & Herner Celebrates 25 Years of Employee Ownership

Sandusky, Ohio — Janotta & Herner is proud to announce that the Sandusky City Commission has selected our firm as the design-build partner for the new Sandusky Recreation Center. The Commission approved the contract on November 24th, marking a major step forward in bringing this long-planned project to life in Northern Ohio. The new recreation … Janotta & Herner Awarded Design-Build Contract for New Sandusky Recreation Center

The Challenge: A Partner for Rapid, All-Inclusive Growth Oglesby Construction needed a new facility to significantly expand its operations in Northern Ohio. The project came with a unique set of challenges that required a partner capable of a complete, single-source solution: from acquiring the land and navigating local incentives to fast-tracking design, engineering, and construction. … Northern Ohio Design-Build Case Study: Janotta & Herner Builds Oglesby Construction’s New Facility