Canada-based Laserglow Technologies, an OEM specializing in projected signage and smart hazard awareness systems, plans to establish warehouse and assembly operations in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The more than $1.2 million project is expected to create 16 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.
Howies Hockey Tape, a provider of hockey and sports medicine supplies, plans to establish operations in Gaines Township, Michigan. The $6 million project is expected to create 45 jobs.
Global integrated logistics solutions provider, UPS, plans to locate a distribution facility in Holly Ridge, North Carolina. The $12.3 million project is expected to create 98 jobs in Onslow County.
The Home Depot plans to build a new distribution center at the former Warren Transmission Plant in Warren, Michigan. The $6.1 million project is expected to create 80 jobs.
Gentex Corporation, a high-tech supplier of electro-optical products for the automotive, aerospace, and commercial fire protection industries, will expand its operations in Zeeland, Michigan. The $300 million project is expected to create 500 jobs.
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.
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.
Hollingsworth Logistics Group, a provider of third-party logistics supply chain solutions, will expand its operations into a 500,000-square-foot facility in Brownstown Charter Township, Michigan. The project is expected to create up to 250 jobs.
Global healthcare supply chain company McKesson will make a significant investment in a pharmaceutical distribution center in Delhi Township, Michigan. The project is expected to create more than 80 jobs in the region.
Amazon plans to expand operations in the metro Detroit area with five new buildings to support operations closer to customers. The sites are expected to create more than 2,000 permanent full- and part-time jobs in Michigan.
The Kroger Co. America's largest grocery retailer, and Ocado, a world leader in technology for grocery ecommerce, will invest $95 million to locate its Customer Fulfillment Center in Romulus, Michigan.
Amazon will open a new 576,000-square-foot delivery station at Liberty Park Commerce Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The project is expected to create about 200 jobs in the region.
Production Tool Supply Company, a leading supplier and distributor of industrial tools, is establishing a new headquarters and fulfillment center Novi, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Amazon will invest $150 million in a fulfillment center in Gaines Township, Kent County, Michigan. In addition, Gaines Charter Township is providing a 50-percent property tax abatement in support of the project.
FCA US officially opened its new $10.4 million, 500,000-square-foot, Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Romulus, Michigan. The metro Detroit facility is the second new Mopar PDC to open in the United States this year and will employ more than 100 workers.
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.
Penske Logistics, a division of Penske Truck Leasing, plans to open a new 606,000 square-foot distribution center at 15520 Wayne Road in Romulus, Michigan, creating over 400 jobs.
Amazon.com, Inc. will open its second Great Lakes State fulfillment center in Romulus, Michigan, creating more than 1,500 new full-time associate roles with opportunities to engage in a highly technological workplace with Amazon Robotics.
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.
Amazon plans to open two fulfillment centers in Lavonia, Michigan and Aurora, Illinois.
ANCA, Inc, a machine tool builder and Australia-based designer and builder of advanced computer-controlled, high accuracy grinding machines, will expand its plant in Wixom, Michigan, by 50%, expanding its inventory and spare parts warehouse capacity,
In mid-July, PwC released its Q2 2016 Manufacturing Barometer, which surveyed senior executives at U.S.-based industrial manufacturing firms to determine their assessment of the direction of the nation’s economy, as well as their projections for thei
Cushman & Wakefield has announced that U.S. industrial markets absorbed a record-setting 70.1 million square feet (msf) of space in the second quarter of 2016, up 6.0 percent from the same period a year ago, and resulting in year-to-date absorption o
Japan-based FANUC America Corporation, the leading supplier of robotics, CNCs and factory automation, will open four new facilities around the U.S., including adding a manufacturing plant and distribution center in Pontiac, Michigan. The company plan
Knight Transportation, one of North America’s largest and most diversified truckload transportation companies, will establish its first Michigan Logistics branch at 555 Fourth Street NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
A leader in the plumbing and heating distribution industry, American Copper & Brass will relocate its Main Distribution Center and Corporate Headquarters to Coldwater, Michigan.
STEC USA, a subsidiary of China-based automaker Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, is establishing a manufacturing facility in Madison Heights, Michigan, with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.
Two manufacturing firms, Roll & Engineering and Mando America Corporation, plan expansion projects expected to generate nearly $22 million in investments and add up to 115 new jobs in The Great Lakes State.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation approved a $2.4 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant to support a $19.9 million Thomson Reuters expansion project in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area.
Magna International Inc. opened its new 290,000-square-foot automotive exterior products manufacturing center, DexSys, a new greenfield facility in Delta Township, Michigan.
Michigan Strategic Fund approved incentives supporting two business expansion projects, one in Detroit and another in Sterling Heights, that are expected to generate $11.8 million in investments and create up to 202 jobs in Southeast Michigan.
Ford Motor Company will add 850 new jobs at its historic Ford Rouge Center, comprised of the Dearborn Truck, Dearborn Stamping and Dearborn, Michigan, Diversified facilities. The new jobs will support production of the all-new 2015 F-150 launching in a matter of weeks.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of business expansions and revitalization projects in Southeast and West Michigan that will generate millions in private investment and create hundreds of jobs in the Great Lakes State.
Italy-based Magneti Marelli Holding USA officially opened its 100,000 square foot exhaust system manufacturing plant located in Independence Township, Michigan.
Brose North America opened its new $62 million facility located near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in New Boston, Michigan. The 380,000-square-foot manufacturing plant will support increased growth with Brose's domestically located OEM partners.
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