IPS receives United Way recognition for exceptional community impact and
workplace giving in Northwest Ohio
ROSSFORD, Ohio — Industrial Power Systems (IPS), a Northwest Ohio-based industrial, general, and specialty contractor, has been recognized as an Outstanding Corporate Supporter by the United Way of Greater Toledo at its 2025 Campaign Celebration, held May 21, 2026 at The Toledo Club. The Outstanding Corporate Supporter Award is presented annually to businesses that demonstrate exceptional community impact, philanthropy, and workplace giving. IPS was recognized alongside fellow award recipients at the celebration, which brought together campaign managers, corporate partners, and community leaders to reflect on the past year’s collective impact across the greater Toledo region.
“Giving back to this community isn’t something IPS does as a formality — it’s a reflection of who we are. IPS was built by this region and its people, and supporting the United Way’s work is one of the most direct ways we can invest in the communities where our employees live and work.”
— Kristopher Gray, Executive Director of Petro & Compliance, IPS
Gray, who also serves on the United Way of Greater Toledo’s Board of Directors, has been instrumental in strengthening the relationship between IPS and the organization. His dual role as both a corporate leader and board member reflects the depth of IPS’s commitment to United Way’s mission of advancing the health, education, and financial stability of residents across the region.
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Rossford, Ohio, IPS has operated as a family-owned business for nearly 40 years, self-performing mechanical, electrical, general trades, fabrication, sheet metal, HVAC, and virtual design and construction services across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The company’s investment in the United Way reflects its longstanding belief that strong communities and strong businesses are built together.
The United Way of Greater Toledo mobilizes the caring power of communities across Lucas, Wood, Ottawa, Sandusky, Fulton, and Henry counties to advance measurable change in education, financial stability, and health.
About IPS
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Rossford, Ohio, IPS — Industrial Power Systems — is a family-owned industrial, general, and specialty contractor delivering projects from concept to completion across the country. IPS self-performs mechanical, electrical, general trades, fabrication, sheet metal, 24/7 HVAC service, and virtual design & construction work, handling any size project with the same standard of Integrity, Performance, and Safety. Click here to check out our full menu of services.
