Brian Klink left his job in Washington D.C. for a position with Hydrodec in Canton, Ohio where he has a shorter 10-minute commute, allowing him more family time in the evenings. Hydrodec re-refines used transformer oil through a patented process and was attracted to Ohio by incentives and being located near customers. Klink enjoys the lower cost of living and proximity to amenities in Canton compared to D.C. while still being able to successfully lead Hydrodec as a global leader from its Ohio headquarters.

1. “A 10-minute commute has it benefits. At the end of the
work day, I don't waste any time getting home to enjoy
life with my family.”
Brian Klink
Operations Manager
Hydrodec North America
OhioMeansBusiness.com
Brian Klink left the hustle and bustle of the Beltway for Ohio’s promise. If he chooses to take
in nightlife and culture they are short drives away in Canton and Cleveland. Professional
sports and the Pro Football Hall of Fame are nearby. Multiple airports in the region eliminate
hassle and allow him to get away for business and return to the easy life by sundown.
Brian’s company, Hydrodec, is supported by AEP Ohio–its preferred energy partner.
AEP Ohio has a stake in the state’s economic vitality, providing competitive and reliable
electricity to thousands of businesses committed to Ohio as the prime location to grow
and prosper.
Hydrodec re-refines mineral based transformer oil for re-use. Generous incentives from
Ohio government made the difference, as well as logistical pluses, like being within 600
miles of 60 percent of the U.S. population. An added bonus was the chance to bring new
life to a brownfield—important for a company focused on sustainability.
Canton’s workforce represents decades of chemical know-how, with a 21st century
upgrade. Brian and Hydrodec have tapped into the area’s concentrated human capital and
Midwest work ethic. Being quickly able to get up to speed for the new age of chemicals
and advanced manufacturing is a precious commodity.
Living in Canton and benefitting from its low cost-of-living and shorter commute means
Brian has more time to spend with his family, to pursue his dreams, and to lead a fuller,
richer life. And as a company, Hydrodec has successfully positioned itself as a global
leader right from its hub in Ohio – a place where business and life are in perfect balance.
The State of Perfect Balance
Photos
by
georgecanderson.com
Hydrodec’s business is about sustainability
and smart re-use.These storage units
contain oil used by the utilities industry
that is cleaned by the company’s patented
process for new applications.
Fishing with his daughter on
Sippo Lake is one way Brian
unwinds after a productive day
at the office.
Ted Strickland, Governor
Lee Fisher, Lt. Governor
Find your balance in Ohio. For direct help, contact Matt McQuade at (614) 857-0900 ext. 231 or mmcquade@ohiomeansbusiness.com
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