Onex began in 1966 as a refractory distributor to the local foundries in the Erie, PA area. Then, in the 1980’s, Onex branched out to serve the heat-treating industries by becoming a “one stop shopping” source and a solutions provider for its growing extensive customer base. In 1992, our…,
Onex is a 100% employee-owned company in the fabricated metal industry headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1966, Onex has over 55 years of experience designing and servicing industrial furnaces across the U.S. with American-made products wherever possible. In 2019, Onex became employee-owned when it established its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Having an ownership stake in the company gives Onex employee owners a voice and motivates them to bring their best every day. They take pride in their work and strive to give the best possible customer experience. Employee ownership is evident in their mission to make things better. Onex strives to empower their employee owners, make their customers happy, and help their communities thrive.