Mid-West Forge Corporation
Jon Harst is an experienced professional in business development and sales within the automotive industry, currently serving as the Director of Business Development & Commercial at Mid-West Forge Corporation since May 2025. Prior roles include Vice President of Sales & Business Development at AirBoss of America and Sales Director positions at both KUNHWA- Eng Americas and Hutchinson. As Principal and Consultant at Hi-Beams Consulting, Jon Harst specialized in aiding foreign companies to enter the Automotive Supplier market. Additional experience encompasses roles at JB North America as Director of Sales & Marketing, Global Account Director at Vibracoustic, and Sales Manager at Trelleborg. Education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Miami University.
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Mid-West Forge Corporation
Mid-West Forge is a fourth-generation owned and operated company that has been an industry leader in manufacturing axle shafts since 1925. Mid-West Forge manufactures axle shafts as a supplier to the automobile and truck industry including the Ford Motor Company, Chrysler, Dana Corporation, and General Motors. As a Tier 1, IATF 16949 certified supplier, Mid-West Forge has a strong commitment to maintaining world class excellence in every aspect of the manufacturing process, earning its reputation as the leading provider of hot forged and cold extruded axle shafts. Mid-West Forge will continue to strive to be the world’s premier forging company and axle shaft manufacturer. Always evolving and producing through best practices, we will achieve continued growth while maximizing returns, protecting the environment, and providing benefit for our employees. We are focused on enhancing business relationships, partnerships, technologies, and career opportunities that will forge a strong future.