Utilidata, a technology company dedicated to enhancing the performance of critical power infrastructure, plans to expand its operations in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The approximately $4.47 million project is expected to create at least 25 jobs.
Technology solutions company Eccalon plans to establish headquarters operations in Detroit, Michigan. The $25 million project is expected to create approximately 800 jobs.
ptMantra and Youngsoft, firms in the critical medical technologies industry, plan to expand operations in Wixom, Michigan. The $2.25 million project is expected to create 107 jobs in Oakland County.
Geotab USA, Inc., a company specializing in connected transportation solutions, plans to establish operations in Madison Heights, Michigan. The more than $1.5 million project is expected to create 41 jobs.
Japan-Based Astemo Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of Astemo, Ltd. and supplier of automotive components, plans to establish regional headquarters operations in Wixom, Michigan. The $95 million project is expected to create 200 jobs.
Autonomous vehicle company Torc Robotics plans to establish operations in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The approximately $5.6 million project is expected to create 500 jobs.
Wolverine Worldwide, Inc., a running shoe brand, plans to expand its operations in Rockford, Michigan. The approximately $9 million project is expected to create up to 100 jobs in Kent County.
Canada-based AquaAction, a water technology company, plans to establish operations in Detroit, Michigan.
OVD Insurance, a full-service, independent insurance brokerage firm, plans to expand its operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The more than $12 million project is expected to create at least 131 jobs.
Primary care practice Pulse Primary Care plans to establish operations in Livonia, Michigan. The approximately $10.5 million project is expected to create at least 579 jobs.
Mechanical and electrical engineering firm Matrix Consulting Engineers plans to establish operations in Delta Township, Michigan. The $5.1 million project is expected to create 55 jobs in Eaton County.
Italy-based Italdesign, an automotive design company, plans to establish operations in Bloomfield, Michigan. The over $20 million project is expected to create 24 jobs.
Cambium Analytica, a B2B analytical testing, product development, and contract research company, plans to expand its operations in Traverse City, Michigan. The $1.2 million project is expected to create 34 jobs.
Tesa Tape, a subsidiary of Germany-based tesa SE, a manufacturer of self-adhesive solutions, established its new headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The $1.2 million project is expected to create 60 jobs.
Lucid Motors, an American OEM of all-electric vehicles, plans to establish engineering and R&D operations in Southfield, Michigan. The $10 million project is expected to create 262 jobs over three years.
India-based SAVIC Inc., a provider of custom digital programming services and app developments, plans to establish operations in Troy, Michigan. The approximately $1.3 million project is expected to create 100 jobs.
Ludus, a digital ticketing sales platform with built-in marketing and fundraising tools, plans to establish headquarters operations near downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. The $314,000 project is expected to create 34 jobs.
Content management solutions provider Payload CMS, Inc. plans to expand its operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The $875,000 project is expected to create 55 jobs.
Bandit Industries, a global wood chipper manufacturer, is expanding manufacturing operations in Union Township, Michigan. The $1.5 million project is expected to create 80 jobs.
RXO Corporate Solutions, a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, is expanding operations in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The $2.35 million project is expected to create 140 jobs.
TiiCKER, the world’s first shareholder loyalty and engagement platform, plans to expand its operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The $4.8 million project is expected to create 73 jobs over the next three years.
Commonwealth Associates, Inc., an electrical engineering consulting firm, will relocate and establish its new headquarters facility in Jackson, Michigan. The $4.2 million project is expected to create 60 jobs.
VIA Motors, a U.S. based all-electric commercial OEM vehicle manufacturer, opened its 98,000-square-foot headquarters and technical center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The roughly $12.35 million project is expected to create 300 jobs.
A national nonprofit for the sewn trades ISAIC is expanding its operations in Detroit, Michigan. The $550,000 project is expected to create 74 jobs.
Twisthink, a global digital consulting firm, will establish operations at the MSU Innovation Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The $2.2 million project is expected to create 37 jobs.
Wacker Chemical Corporation opened its new $50 million innovation center and regional headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Majorel, a leading provider of next-generation end-to-end customer experience solutions for brands around the world, will be opening an office in Detroit, Michigan. The company plans to create 200 jobs.
Automated driving software company ADASTEC plans to locate its U.S. headquarters at the SPARK Central Innovation Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Konnech, a leading provider of election management software, will expand and establish headquarters operations in East Lansing, Michigan. The $293,610 project is expected to create 51 jobs over the next two years.
BorgWarner Thermal Systems, a manufacturer of thermal technology for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, is expanding its operations in Cadillac, Michigan. The $11.2 million project is expected to create roughly 30 jobs.
Sweden-based WirelessCar, a global leader in transformative digital vehicle services for connected cars, will open a new U.S. operations center in Southfield, Michigan. The project is expected to create 40 jobs.
AGP E-Glass Co., a subsidiary of AGP Group, a Belgium-based manufacturer of glass products for the automotive, marine, and security markets, plans to establish a North American Tech Center in the Charter Township of Canton, Michigan. The roughly $15
Superior Extrusion, Inc., aluminum products provider, broke ground on the company’s $20.4 million expansion in Forsyth Township, Michigan. The project is expected to create 44 jobs.
MCPc, a global data protection provider, will invest $2.8 million to expand its operations center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The project is expected to create 28 high-tech jobs.
Pace Industries, a leading provider of die casting solutions, is relocating its headquarters to Novi, Michigan. The $1.9 million project is expected to initially create more than 60 new jobs.
Midwest Fastener is expanding its headquarters in Portage and its operations facility in Decatur, Michigan. The $10.8 million investment is expected to create 90 jobs.
Theranostics and radiopharmacy innovator Bold Advanced Medical Future Health (BAMF) will invest $30 million and establish its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company expects to add over 200 life science jobs.
Electric Last Mile, Inc., a commercial electric vehicle solutions company, established its new global headquarters, which will also house the company’s tech hub, innovation prototype lab and customer center in Troy, Michigan.
Leading software development company TechSmith is planning to establish a new international headquarters, growing its presence in East Lansing, Michigan. The $15 million investment is expected to create 25 new jobs while retaining 275 jobs in the are
Perrigo, a leading global provider of self-care products, plans to establish its North American Corporate Headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Clearcover, a venture-backed Chicago-based insurance carrier that leverages technology to improve customer experience, plans to expand its presence with an operations center in Detroit, Michigan.
May Mobility, a global developer of autonomous shuttles, plans to expand its production and manufacturing complex in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The project will receive support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.
The new US operations of Continental Oceans Technology Corporation will be spearheaded from an operations center in Meridian Township, Michigan.
SAPA Transmission has completed initial construction of a U.S. production plant and headquarters in Shelby Township, Michigan. The project is expected to bring 223 new jobs to the region, including high-tech engineering positions.
Exotic Automation & Supply, a leading motion and control supplier, relocated their Farmington Hills headquarters and ParkerStore to a newly constructed, 135,000 square foot facility in New Hudson, Michigan.
Wayfair, one of the world’s largest online-only home furnishings retailers, is establishing a customer support center in Meridian Township, Michigan.
Hagerty, the world’s largest membership, insurance and media organization for enthusiast vehicles and owners, plans to expand operations to Dublin, Ohio. The project is expected to create 127 new full-time jobs.
BEET, Inc., a company creating technology to detect line failures and potential issues in assembly plants, plans to expand into Plymouth Charter Township, Michigan.
R2 Space, Inc., an aerospace company dedicated to providing U.S. government and commercial customers with space-based satellite radar intelligence, will expand its operations with the relocation of its headquarters to a campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Software development company Michigan Software Labs will invest $840,535 to expand its current operations complex in Ada, Michigan. The company plans to create 27 jobs.
Acrisure, one of the top 10 insurance brokers worldwide, will be relocating and expanding its headquarters to downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, with plans to create a minimum of 400 new high-paying jobs.
Production Tool Supply Company, a leading supplier and distributor of industrial tools, is establishing a new headquarters and fulfillment center Novi, Michigan.
Detroit-based Olympia Development of Michigan and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA plan to initiate a new greenfield, build-to-suit facility in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Waupaca Foundry, a Hitachi Metals company that produces gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile iron and compacted graphite iron, opened a manufacturing plant in the Great Lake State’s Upper Peninsula in Ironwood, Michigan.
Piramal Pharma Solutions, a leading contract development and manufacturing organization, is opening a new wing at its site in Riverview, Michigan.
VDA Labs, a full-scope cybersecurity company, will establish its headquarters in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area, to create a central hub for its business practices.
Three business expansions received incentive support from the state Strategic Fund that will allow them to expand operations in Walker, Southfield and Port Huron.
RPM Freight Systems, one of the fastest growing non-asset-based logistics companies in North America, will expand its current operations in Royal Oak, Michigan. RPM provides transportation services associated with Freight, Finished Vehicle, and Bulk commodities across North America.
Two business expansions that are expected to generate a total of $4.1 million in private investment and create 89 jobs in Kentwood and Auburn Hills, Michigan, received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.
SoundOff Signal, a global leader in LED vehicle lighting, control systems, and electronic warning solutions for the law enforcement, amber, and government markets is expanding its operations headquarters in Hudsonville, Michigan.
Tooling Tech Group, the largest provider of custom tooling in the United States, is opening its corporate headquarters in Macomb, Michigan, a new 70,000 square foot facility that will also house manufacturing operations.
Amphenol Borisch Technologies is investing $3.7 million to expand its operations in Kentwood, Michigan. As a result, the company will add 82 jobs at its headquarters campus.
Two business expansions in Detroit suburbs of Fraser and Ann Arbor, Michigan, will generate a total of $13.1 million in private investment and create 145 jobs, with incentive support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.
A leading supplier of corporate identity uniform programs, promotional products, restroom supplies, first aid, fire safety products and services, and industrial carpet and tile cleaning, Cintas Corporation plans to start construction on its new facility in Delta Township, Michigan.
Openlogix, a leading IBM Business Partner, is relocating their United States corporate headquarters to the research park in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Trillium Secure, Inc., a provider of cybersecurity protection and secure data management for vehicles and fleets, is establishing its research and development lab and Midwest operations in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Chemical Financial Corporation, the holding company for Chemical Bank, will relocate its headquarters to its current location in downtown Detroit, Michigan, with long-term plans to move into the heart of the Motor City in a new 20-story building that will be built at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Elizabeth Street.
Projects expected to generate $45+ million in total investment in Saginaw and Shelby, Michigan, gained approval from the state’s Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation reported.
Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, will be opening a new 6,000 sq. ft. office in Troy, Michigan to house its engineering, design, estimating and sales teams.
Three business expansions received Michigan Strategic Fund support to expand manufacturing plants in Romulus, Farmington Hills, and Detroit, Michigan.
WABCO, a global leader of technologies and services that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity, of commercial vehicles, plans to establish its North American headquarters in the city of Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Nexient, a global-leading software services provider, will expand its business operations in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Fire protection product manufacturer and distributor, Viking Group, Inc. plans today to build a new facility in Caledonia Township, Michigan, situated between the company's existing facilities in Hastings and Grand Rapids.
Three companies are expanding in the Great Lake State with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation said.
Apple is undertaking a new set of investments to build on its commitment to support the American economy and its workforce, which includes breaking ground on a new facility in downtown Reno, Nevada, which will support its existing facilities.
HELLA, the automotive supplier, will open a new administrative and technical center in Northville, Michigan, at the beginning of 2019.
Michigan Strategic Fund approved an economic development grant increase to Brose New Boston Inc., with North American Headquarters located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and plants in Warren and New Boston, Huron Charter Township.
Mahindra Automotive North America opened a new North American Headquarters and manufacturing plant in metro Detroit, Michigan, the first such new OEM facility in Southeast Michigan in over 25 years.
Andrews Logistics, a nationwide transporter of bulk liquids and hazardous materials, purchased a new 11,200 square-foot office and maintenance facility in Los Angeles, California, to replace its previous base.
Company Folders, Inc., the online presentation folder printer, opened its new headquarters at 22 W. Huron St. in Pontiac, Michigan.
Several business expansion projects expected to generate nearly $168 million in total investment and create 1,580 jobs throughout the Great Lake State were approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation reported.
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc. will invest $23.1 million to construct a state-of-the-art customer center in Northville Township, Michigan, with plans to hire 95 associates.
KL Outdoor will establish its corporate headquarters and expand operations in Muskegon, Michigan. The project is expected to generate $9.2 million in total investment and create 153 jobs.
Dart Container Corporation, one of the world’s largest food and beverage packaging manufacturers, will invest $40 million to establish its new technical and innovation center in Mason, Michigan, 15 miles south of Lansing.
Dow Chemical Company opened its new, state-of-the-art Global Dow Center in Midland, Michigan, and started construction on 20,000-square-foot H. H. Dow Visitors and Heritage Center.
DAQRI LLC, a technology company specializing in augmented reality hardware and software, is establishing a facility in Oakland County, Michigan, that will serve as an automotive product development center. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $768,000 and create 12 engineering and project manager jobs.
Four major businesses, Amazon, Autoliv, ASP, Inc., Kroger Company and Williams International, expect to invest a total of $532 million and create 2,751 jobs in the Detroit, Michigan region.
Camel Energy will invest $4.6 million to locate its North American Headquarters and R&D Headquarters in the Pittsfield Township, Michigan, area with plans to create 41 jobs in the Ann Arbor area.
Barracuda Networks, Inc. plans a $2.3 million expansion at its operations center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with expectations of creating 115 jobs.
Autoneum, the market leader in acoustic and thermal management, is inaugurated its new North American Headquarters in Novi, Michigan.
FACTON, the leader in Enterprise Product Costing for manufacturers, will double its office size and headcount at its U.S. headquarters in Troy, Michigan.
A123 Systems, a developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and systems, plans will invest $40 million to build a new headquarters complex in Novi, Michigan.
Microsoft Corp. will move its Technology Center to downtown Detroit, Michigan, in early 2018. The worldwide leader in software, services and devices, will take more than 40,000 square feet in Bedrock's One Campus Martius building at 1050 Woodward Ave.
Three business expansions that will generate nearly $29.8 million in total investment and create 148 jobs have received Michigan Strategic Fund approval for support in Novi, Litchfield, and Trenton, Michigan.
Adient, the world’s largest automotive seating supplier, will locate its operational headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, while ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks Americas Corporation, one of the leading steel producers in the world, will establish a new manufacturing center in the city’s downtown historic Metropolitan Building, which has been vacant for 39 years.
Economic development and business expansion projects approved for funding by the Michigan Strategic Fund, across the Great Lakes State, is expected to generate a total capital investment of $157 million and creating more than 1,300 jobs.
Chem-Trend, a global leader in the development, production and marketing of high-performance release agents, purging compounds and other ancillary molding products, will expand its R&D facilities at the global headquarters in Howell, Michigan.
Little Caesars and Olympia Development of Michigan started construction on a new $150 million, nine-story, 234,000 square foot, Little Caesars world headquarters expansion, at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Columbia Street in Detroit, Michigan.
Inteva Products, a leading global Tier One automotive supplier of engineered components and systems, will be making an investment of $23 million and creating additional jobs to support new business in Adrian and Troy, Michigan.
Midwest Rubber Company, a manufacturer of rubber and plastic products acquired Xccent Medical and Industrial Division, a Minnesota-based manufacturer of rubber and flexible products for the medical and industrial industry, and will transfer its M&I’s operation to Midwest Rubber’s headquarters in Sanilac County, Michigan.
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