Both would be among the nation's most profound retail developers of their time. The steel pipe that is produced here is made from scrap metal. North Star employs over 500 people today. As many as 60,000 new jobs have been created since 1983. Fledgling industrial parks are home to new smokeless industries and distribution centers.
Unemployment is low and productivity is high.
The Mahoning Valley is enjoying a comeback that begins a new chapter in local history.