The OFCHC Thanks Our 2024 Sponsors

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         Plug Power - Leadership Sponsor

Plug is building an end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem, from production, storage, and delivery to energy generation, to help its customers meet their business goals and decarbonize the economy. In creating the first commercially viable market for hydrogen fuel cell technology, the company has deployed more than 69,000 fuel cell systems and over 250 fueling stations, more than anyone else in the world, and is the largest buyer of liquid hydrogen.

With plans to operate a green hydrogen highway across North America and Europe, Plug built a state-of-the-art Gigafactory to produce electrolyzers and fuel cells and is developing multiple green hydrogen production plants targeting commercial operation by year-end 2028. Plug delivers its green hydrogen solutions directly to its customers and through joint venture partners into multiple environments, including material handling, e-mobility, power generation, and industrial applications.

For more information, visit www.plugpower.com.

OMAL is a leading Italian company specialized in the automation of flow control.

We design, manufacture and sell:

  • high-cycling pneumatic actuators (from 70 to 283.000 Inch-Lbs.).
  • different types of industrial valves for heavy duty applications (i.e. until 10.100 PSI and from -58°F to 482° F).

Founded in 1981 in Italy, where it still has its headquarters and production units, OMAL currently operates worldwide through a strong network of distributors and since 2020, has established a presence in the North American market with our new site in Cincinnati, OH.

#OmalAutomation #ballvalves https://www.omal.com/omal-usa.html

Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) - Silver Sponsor

SARTA (Stark Area Regional Transit Authority) is a public transit agency in Canton, OH, that offers a variety of transportation services: 

  • Fixed routes: A reliable and affordable way to travel to work, school, shopping, medical appointments, and more 
  • On-demand services: Includes Wayne County Transit, Proline ADA, and Medline 
  • PASSPORT Program: SARTA works with Adult Day Care Centers to transport clients to their programs 
SARTA's fleet is one of the largest in North America and includes 13 full-size hydrogen fuel cell (HFC)-powered buses. SARTA is a leader in research and development in the alternative energy and zero emission industry. 
SARTA's mission is to provide safe, responsive, and efficient transportation for all of Stark County.

For more information visit Sartaonline.com

Stark State College - Venue Sponsor

Stark State College is committed to preparing our students for career success in a competitive, sophisticated economy. Our graduates are in demand by employers who recognize their high skill level and readiness to succeed.

Our students receive a high-quality education at an affordable cost. It’s a formula that works, thanks to our

  • dedicated, experienced faculty
  • convenience, efficiency and affordability
  • mission of access, student success and economic development.

Stark State, with a service district of Stark and Summit counties, is the fourth largest of the 23 public two-year colleges in the University System of Ohio. We offer more than 200 associate degrees and certificates in business, education, engineering technologies, health and public services, information technology, liberal arts, mathematics and sciences.