Founded by the late Larry Lippert in 1976, Lippert Enterprises, Inc. (www.lippertent.com) has evolved into a global leader, providing inventory solutions, supply chain support, and dealer return services to major corporations.  Lippert is an example of how creative business models can allow corporations to assume leadership positions in the flow of global commerce, right here from Ashland.

Lippert Enterprises's development of its Faultless Dr. campus began in November 1996, when Mr. Lippert became the first developer of industrial property on Faultless.  Serving as COO since 2007, Doug Brown has been with the company since 1978 and has built upon Mr. Lippert's vision.  680,000 sq.ft. in 4 buildings on Faultless Dr. is now operated by a total of 40 full-time employees.  The most recent acquisition (2008) was the former Hospira warehouse.  This allowed the consolidation of the Caldwell, OH operations into this impressive campus.  In 2007 the company also invested $750,000 in a renovation and expansion of their Jacobson Ave. facility.  This transformed the building into a globally recognized Dealer Returns Center that contracts with Volvo and Mack Trucks.

AACED congratulates Lippert Enterprises for their vision and also thanks them for their commitment to industrial growth.  Under the leadership of Doug Brown, the company has shown impressive "behind-the-scenes" commitment to the goals of the Ashland Business Park.  For example, the spur leading to the Park's newest tenant-Barbasol-would not be possible without an easement along the west side of Lippert property.  Mr. Brown agreed to charge ZERO dollars for this important project, which has led to the Ashland Business Park becoming one of Ohio's best "rail-served business parks". 

Thank you, Lippert Enterprises, and best wishes for continued success!!