Tiffin, Ohio – March 12, 2025 - The Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership (TSEP) is pleased to announce that Para-Port Doors LLC, led by business owner Chris Eastman, has opened its operations in Tiffin at 226 Heritage Drive in Northstar Industrial Park.
Chris Eastman, who previously owned and operated Machine Tool Design & Fab LLC in Fostoria, sold that portion of the business to focus exclusively on Para-Port Doors LLC. Founded in 1962, Para-Port Doors is a leader in the design and production of bottom roll fabric doors that are known for their durability, energy efficiency, and ability to perform in diverse climates. These doors have been installed in aviation facilities, factories, and industrial buildings worldwide, offering solutions that reduce maintenance costs and improve operational efficiency. For more information, visit their website at www.para-port.com.
“We’re excited to begin this next chapter in Tiffin,” said Eastman. “The available space was exactly what we needed, and we look forward to building strong connections within the business community.”
Mayor Lee Wilkinson praised the company’s decision to choose Tiffin as the location for its operations. “We are proud to welcome Para-Port Doors to Northstar Industrial Park,” said Wilkinson. “Their choice to locate here is a testament to our community’s ability to provide businesses with the support they need to succeed. We look forward to seeing their continued growth and contributions to the local economy.”
The facility’s configuration at Northstar Industrial Park will allow Para-Port Doors to streamline production while accommodating future expansion as demand for its products grows.
About Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership (TSEP):
Started in 1983 as the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corp. (SIEDC), the Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to driving positive economic, downtown, and community development in Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio, which consistently ranks among the top communities nationally for economic development. Learn more about the great things going on in Tiffin and Seneca County at www.tiffinseneca.org.
