Cleveland Industry | Ceramics Expo USA

CLEVELAND: A CITY BUILT ON INNOVATION. A REGION LEADING THE FUTURE

Ceramics Expo and Thermal Management Expo Return to Cleveland, Ohio

This strategic move reinforces our commitment to providing a dynamic platform at the heart of the industry’s growth. Our new home in Cleveland places your business at the center of the U.S. industrial resurgence. With a $266B economy driven by advanced manufacturing, aerospace, EVs, and semiconductors, Cleveland is where legacy production meets next-gen innovation. Home to 55+ Fortune 1000 companies, a top-10 ranking for new grads, and over 230,000 manufacturing workers, the region offers unmatched opportunities to connect with future-focused buyers, engineers, and supply chain leaders.

Andrew Tucker - Event Director

AN INDUSTRIAL POWERHOUSE WITH MODERN MOMENTUM

Northeast Ohio supports every stage of production, from designing aerospace components, assembling electric vehicles, or fabricating next-gen semiconductors. Explore Northeast Ohio’s key sectors, from legacy industries to emerging technologies.

Advanced Manufacturing

Cleveland’s $46B advanced manufacturing sector offers ceramics suppliers direct access to thousands of potential customers using high-performance materials in next-gen industrial applications.

$46B industry
6,000+ manufacturers
#3 U.S. state for manufacturing employment
18% of regional GDP
Workforce programs in robotics, smart manufacturing, and microelectronics

Aerospace & Aviation

Over 200 aerospace firms and two NASA centers, provide a strategic opportunity to connect with buyers needing materials for thermal protection, propulsion, and structural components.

$2.4B aerospace cluster
210 firms, including key suppliers to Airbus & Boeing
2 NASA facilities (Cleveland & Sandusky)
Top 3% U.S. metro areas for aerospace activity
Full supply chain: raw materials to propulsion systems

Automotive & EV

As a regional hub for EV and battery innovation, Cleveland is an ideal market for ceramics used in high-voltage insulation, thermal management, and structural applications in electric mobility.

#3 in U.S. automotive workforce
OEMs & Tier 1 suppliers across the region
EV & battery innovation hubs
Foxconn + Youngstown State EV workforce initiative
Lorain College’s MEMS bachelor’s program

Semiconductors

With major investment from Intel and a thriving microelectronics supply chain, the region is primed for ceramics used in chip fabrication, cleanroom tools, and advanced packaging applications.

Intel’s $20B fab investment in Ohio
Microelectronics, R&D, and MEMS ecosystem
10-college Semiconductor Workforce Consortium
Local suppliers like Swagelok supporting chip production tools

INNOVATION, TALENT & RESEARCH: FUELING THE FUTURE OF CERAMICS

A Region Where Advanced Materials Thrive

Cleveland’s powerful ecosystem of top-tier universities, research hubs, and innovation incubators gives Ceramics Expo exhibitors direct access to cutting-edge thinking, specialized talent, and cross-sector collaboration. With 26+ institutions offering programs in engineering, microelectronics, and materials science, and major R&D centers accelerating breakthroughs in propulsion, cleantech, and semiconductors, the region provides fertile ground for ceramics innovation to scale and succeed.

Whether you're launching a new product, hiring technical talent, or forging R&D partnerships, exhibiting in Cleveland puts you in the center of a region designed to support growth from lab to production line.

Case Western Reserve University – Aerospace Engineering
Youngstown State + Foxconn – EV Workforce Innovation Center
Lorain County Community College – First MEMS Bachelor’s Degree
Nottingham Spirk x EY – 60,000 sq ft Industrial Innovation Hub

BRITE – Ohio’s Only Energy Tech Incubator
NASA Glenn Research Center – Propulsion & Space Systems
Intel – $20B Semiconductor Fab Investment

NEW CITY CENTER VENUE

Positioned in the heart of downtown Cleveland, the Huntington Convention Center offers state-of-the-art exhibition and conference facilities — the perfect setting for high-value business meetings, product showcases, and technical discussions.

Beyond the venue’s modern infrastructure, you’ll find yourself steps away from Cleveland’s thriving entertainment and cultural districts, including East 4th Street, Playhouse Square, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The location seamlessly connects professional networking with world-class experiences, creating an unmatched environment for doing business.

EXHIBITION ENQUIRY

2026 marks an exciting new chapter for Ceramics Expo, with a new venue, a new host city, and an even sharper focus on delivering high-value opportunities for exhibitors. Our move to Cleveland places your business at the center of a region known for its advanced manufacturing strength, cross-sector innovation, and thriving industrial base. Get ready for a bigger, more connected, and opportunity-rich experience that puts you in front of the right buyers, partners, and decision-makers.