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Old Posted Oct 27, 2022, 8:44 PM
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MICHIGAN-Economic Development and Business News

I figured I would create this thread to be a catch all for all things jobs related.

First up is Lear Corp announcing today they will build an $80 million EV parts plant in Michigan creating hundreds of jobs. No location has been announced.
Lear plans $80 million plant, hundreds of jobs in Michigan
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The Southfield-based company (NYSE: LEA) struck a deal with the automaker to exclusively supply the battery disconnect unit on all full-size SUVs and trucks built on GM's Ultium EV platform through 2030, according to a news release.

Lear said it is "working with state and local officials on a plan" to open the plant. The specific location was not disclosed, nor has the amount of potential incentives being sought for the project.
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Old Posted Oct 27, 2022, 9:04 PM
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A 1,300-acre site northwest of Lansing is being marketed as a mega site for a chip plant similar to the one recently announced for Ohio.
1,300-acre mega site in Clinton County is on the market. Here’s what leaders hope happens next

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A 1,300-acre site 10 minutes from Lansing is going to market, seeking a chip manufacturer or similar high-tech company that could bring an investment in the ballpark of $10 billion.

The land, largely owned by Michigan State University, is in Clinton County between the Grand Ledge airport and Interstate 96.

The site is being marketed to the small number of companies that would meet MSU’s standards, including research and development opportunities, and that would be able to fill much of the site over time, said Bob Trezise, president and CEO of Lansing Economic Area Partnership.

It could be a chip manufacturer for the automotive industry, another battery site, an electric vehicle plant or some other competitive modern industry that propels the state forward, he said. A $2.6 billion electric vehicle plant is being built in Delta Township.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/...e/69593979007/
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Old Posted Oct 28, 2022, 2:20 AM
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Expansion on the way for HSC

Hemlock Semiconductor breaks ground on $375 million expansion project in Saginaw County

HEMLOCK, MI — Hemlock Semiconductor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in the semiconductor and solar industries, broke ground on a major expansion project in Saginaw County Friday, Oct. 21.

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Company officials say this expansion project will modernize the manufacturing process HSC uses to refine its semiconductor-grade polysilicon and represents a planned $375 million investment by HSC in Thomas Township. The project is expected to create 170 new permanent jobs and more than 200 construction jobs.
https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-b...aw-county.html

Also an aerial view of the existing campus

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Old Posted Oct 28, 2022, 7:52 PM
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Eagle Technologies Group is planning a 100-job expansion at their Bridgman HQ.
SW Mich. automation manufacturer to add 100 jobs, expands footprint to accommodate growth
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Headquartered in Bridgman, Eagle Technologies recently surpassed $100 million in revenue and credits much of its growth over the past decade to electric vehicle technology investments. The company provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions for EV battery and powertrain markets, including battery cell deboxing, sorting assembling and testing and module automation.

“Over the last few years, we’ve doubled the size of our team. Our workforce is growing, and we are occupying additional facilities with people that fit our culture,” Eagle Technologies CEO Brandon Fuller said in a statement. “Our people are dedicated, highly skilled, and committed to our customers. Their eye for excellence and the persistent pursuit of quality keeps us performing at the peak of our industry and growing.”
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Old Posted Oct 31, 2022, 10:35 PM
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Tenneco, a powertrain parts supplier, id planning to move their HQ from suburban Chicago to suburban Detroit.
Tenneco revives plan to move HQ to Northville Township

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Powertrain parts maker Tenneco Inc. has renewed a plan to establish its headquarters in Northville Township after scrapping the move in 2020.

The Lake Forest, Ill.-based automotive supplier aims to move its C-suite and administrative base to the 100,000-square-foot office at 15701 Technology Dr. that has sat empty since it was constructed for $23 million.

Company spokesman Steve Blow confirmed the plan Monday but said it is contingent on the company's $7.1 billion sale to Apollo Global Management, expected to close in mid-November.

The building can house around 400 employees, but the company is still deciding its remote/in-person work policy, Blow said. Employees will likely begin moving into the new office early next year.
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Perdue Farms is opening a new facility in Shelby,MI
Perdue Farms to invest $27M to open West Michigan facility, add 99 jobs
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The pet treat division of Maryland-based Perdue Farms plans to open a production facility in Oceana County and begin operations there in October 2023.

The family-owned food and agriculture company purchased a building at 168 Lincoln St. in Shelby and plans to hire 99 people, according to The Right Place, a Grand Rapids-based economic development group.

“We’re thrilled to have Perdue Farms join the community of Shelby,” Brent Case, vice president of business attraction for The Right Place, said in a news release. “With our region’s abundant natural resources, diverse supply chain, skilled labor and regulation-friendly business environment, we are confident Perdue Farms will thrive here in West Michigan.”
https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/...d-99-jobs.html
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Old Posted Nov 11, 2022, 12:18 AM
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Gretchen Whitmer announces nearly 300 new jobs in Grand Blanc Township
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Mara Technologies Inc., a global electronics manufacturer, is establishing its U.S. headquarters in Grand Blanc Township with nearly 300 jobs, located at 10456 N. Holly Rd.

In a news release, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, in a partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), announced 298 new jobs coming to Grand Blanc Township that the state has approved through the Michigan Strategic Fund.
https://www.mlive.com/news/2022/11/g...-township.html
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Pfizer plans $750 million expansion, 300 new jobs in Kalamazoo area

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Pfizer Inc. on Monday announced an expansion of its U.S. manufacturing capabilities, saying it will spend $750 million and add 300 jobs at a Kalamazoo-area plant.

The pharmaceutical giant's Kalamazoo operation is a global supplier of sterile-injectable, liquid and semi-solid medicines, said site leader David Breen. The spending will follow a $465 million investment in 2018 to build the 400,000-square-foot facility.

"This expansion of the (Modular Aseptic Processing) program is part of our blueprint to grow our U.S. manufacturing base in Kalamazoo and continue operating the largest global manufacturing network, our most sophisticated supply chain in innovative biopharma," he said at a news conference in Lansing with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Quentin Messer Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corp.

Pfizer now employs about 3,000 people in the Kalamazoo area.
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Old Posted Dec 13, 2022, 10:11 PM
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Lear to build EV parts plant in Oakland County, plans more expansions
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Lear Corp. is creating a new electric vehicle parts plant in Independence Township as part of several expansion projects in Michigan, the state announced Tuesday.

Michigan officials approved Tuesday an incentives package worth $6.4 million for Lear's expansion plans.

The Southfield-based automotive supplier's proposed $112.5 million in capital investment and creation of up to 500 new jobs is being supported by a $4.5 million business development grant and a tax exemption worth $1.9 million, according to a briefing memo from the Michigan Economic Development Corp.
https://www.crainsdetroit.com/auto-s...oakland-county

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Underwriters Laboratories subsidiary to invest $72.7 million, create 61 jobs in metro Detroit
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The Michigan Strategic Fund board on Tuesday voted to approve about $1.5 million in state grants as well as other incentives for US LLC, part of Northbrook, Ill.-based Underwriters Labs.

A state briefing memo says the company plans to acquire 10-20 acres of industrial zoned property — potentially in Auburn Hills — and build an 89,000-square-foot testing facility. The proposed building is part of the company's "long-term strategy to support battery manufacturers as they endeavor to increase the safety and reliability of their energy storage products," according to the briefing memo.

All told, the company plans to invest about $72.7 million and create 61 new jobs. UL Solutions, of which US LLC is part, has five other Michigan locations, according to its website, and the briefing memo says the company currently employs about 90 people in the state. UL Michigan is based in Novi.
https://www.crainsdetroit.com/econom...-metro-detroit
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Old Posted Dec 15, 2022, 10:04 PM
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This would be a nice pick up for Michigan...
Ford, CATL consider battery plant in Michigan amid U.S.-China tensions

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Ford Motor Co. and China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. are considering building a battery manufacturing plant in Michigan in a complex arrangement designed to reap new tax benefits without running afoul of U.S.-China political sensitivities.
Michigan has emerged along with Virginia as a potential home of the multibillion-dollar facility, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive negotiations. The factory will provide lithium iron phosphate batteries for Ford's electric models.

The companies are weighing a novel ownership structure under which Ford would own 100 percent of the plant, including the building and the infrastructure, while CATL would operate the factory and own the technology to build the cells, the people said. Such an arrangement would let the facility qualify for lucrative production tax credits under the new Inflation Reduction Act while requiring no direct financial investment from CATL.
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Old Posted Dec 17, 2022, 9:57 PM
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Nice to see manufacturers bring their operations to Detroit...
E-bike maker plans to move manufacturing operation to Detroit
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Vela Bikes, an E-bike maker started in Brazil 12 years ago that expanded into the U.S. during the COVID-19 E-bike boom, heard the industry buzz about Detroit and, after some due diligence, decided to move manufacturing and assembling of its bikes from China to Detroit — a process currently underway.

“After a couple of challenging years for the global supply chain, we are thrilled to take a significant step towards manufacturing our bikes in the United States,” said Justin Kosmides, co-founder and CEO of Vela Bikes.

Vela Bikes is partnering with Cardinal Cycling Group, a bicycle investment and management firm in Arkansas specializing in manufacturing e-bikes in the U.S. and Europe. CCG purchased Detroit Bikes earlier this year and it continues to manufacture that brand and others at the 50,000-square-foot factory on the city’s west side, which was part of the deal.
https://www.freep.com/story/money/bu...t/69727230007/
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Old Posted Jan 9, 2023, 9:03 PM
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We shall see if this pans out. Right now, states like Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina are dominating when it comes to EV investments. In 2022, Georgia alone saw $24 billion in investments for EV plants. So, it will be interesting to see what Michigan can do.

Michigan predicted to “dominate” EV battery manufacturing after $2B investment

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A recent CNBC story highlighted Michigan among the top three states that will “dominate electric vehicle battery manufacturing in the United States by 2030.”

Michigan, Georgia and Kentucky will be able to manufacture between 97 and 136 gigawatt hours’ worth of EV batteries per year by 2030, according to plans they have laid out, according to a November 2022 report from the Argonne National Laboratory.

The U.S. Department of Energy highlighted the three states as having the highest predicted growth.

Thanks to a wave of new planned vehicle battery plants, North America’s total battery manufacturing capacity is to expand from 55 gigawatt-hours per year in 2021 to nearly 1,000 gigawatt hours by 2030, according to the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
https://www.mlive.com/public-interes...nvestment.html
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L&L Products plans to create 65 jobs, invest $25 million in Romeo

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Materials science and applied engineering firm L&L Products Inc. plans to invest $25 million and create 65 jobs in Romeo to support production for the automotive industry.

The family-owned company will expand with help from a $450,000 performance-based grant from the state, according to a Thursday news release from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office.

The 140,000-square-foot addition will include expansive warehousing and space for two-shot molding production for the company, which specializes in composite components, static stealing, acoustics, vibration reduction and structural reinforcements for auto, aerospace and commercial vehicles.
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Charlotte manufacturing company announces $16 million expansion, will add 680 jobs

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The Shyft Group, a specialty truck manufacturing company, has announced it will invest $16 million to expand its operations here, creating 680 manufacturing jobs in the process.

The facility expansion, improvements and new equipment will enable the company to produce up to 3,000 Blue Arc™ EV Solutions brand electric vehicles per year, according to a Lansing Economic Area Partnership press release.

“That Charlotte will be home to this important commercial segment of the electric vehicle market is fantastic news,” Mayor Michael Armitage said in the release. “The Shyft Group has been a vital part of the city's business community for many, many years and we are proud to continue partnering with their growing company.
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Old Posted Feb 9, 2023, 6:47 PM
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This would be a nice win for Mid-Michigan...
Ford closes in on Marshall site for battery plant that Virginia rejected
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Two Ford government affairs executives met with Calhoun County leaders Wednesday to brief them on details of a multi-billion dollar investment in a battery plant it would build with Chinese-controlled CATL, according to two sources familiar with the situation who are not authorized to discuss the plan. The prospective deal, which remains fluid, could create roughly 2,500 jobs in the region surrounding Marshall, 106 miles west of Detroit.

Building a domestic battery manufacturing base, as Detroit's automakers are doing primarily with Asian partners, is necessary to establish an indigenous supply of batteries less exposed to the vagaries of global supply chains. A deal between Ford and CATL, a privately owned company with global operations, would be the fourth such battery project in Michigan.

Over the past several weeks, the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance, or MAEDA, has been acquiring more than 1,000 acres of several properties to put them under a single owner to build a facility that would assemble lithium-iron phosphate, or LFP, batteries to power electric vehicles.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/bu...t/69886246007/
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The Ford EV Battery Plant at the Marshall Megasite looks to be official now, with an announcement being planned for Monday.

Ford to announce $2.5B battery plant in Marshall with Chinese partner
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The Dearborn automaker is poised to unveil a project worth at least $2.5 billion that would create roughly 2,500 jobs in partnership with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., the world's largest producer of lithium iron phosphate batteries, according to four sources with knowledge of the project who were not authorized to discuss it ahead of Monday's announcement.

The project will land on the Marshall Megasite, a 1,900-acre property in southwest Michigan's Calhoun County that local and state officials have long been preparing for such a development. Under the plan, Ford would own the land, plant and manage the workforce; CATL would be the technology partner to develop and build LFP batteries for Ford's electric vehicles; and Ford would be the recipient of any state incentives, the scope of which are still taking shape.
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Magna plans to add 880 jobs at their St. Clair facility after winning GM EV business..


Magna to add jobs at Michigan plant after winning GM Silverado EV business

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Giant auto supplier Magna International won the contract to supply battery enclosures on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup, work that is expected to create hundreds of new jobs in Michigan.

On Monday, Magna announced it will produce the enclosures at its Magna Electric Vehicle Structures facility in St. Clair, where it already makes the battery enclosure for the GMC Hummer EV pickup. Production of the enclosure for the Silverado will start later this year.
Between the new Silverado EV business and the contract for Hummer EV, Magna’s St. Clair facility expects to go from roughly 300 employees today to about 1,200 employees when it reaches full capacity over the next couple of years, said Tracy Fuerst, vice president of Magna corporate communications.

“The accelerating shift toward vehicle electrification opens up exciting growth opportunities for Magna beyond powertrain,” John O’Hara, president of Magna’s body and chassis group, said in a statement. “We have been able to leverage our expertise to supply battery enclosures — a product for which we see strong potential going forward.”
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Michigan close to landing 2 new projects in clean energy, microchips, MEDC says

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Michigan is poised to land two more projects that would receive incentives from the state's large-scale business-attraction fund, one in the clean-energy sector and the other in the microchip industry, top economic development officials told lawmakers.

The outlays from the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund, or SOAR, would be under $100 million combined. Michigan is a finalist for three or four SOAR-scaled projects and is in the early stages of discussions on 10 others.

The information was shared Thursday by Michigan Economic Development Corp. CEO Quentin Messer Jr. and Josh Hundt, the agency's chief projects officer and executive vice president of strategic accounts, during testimony to the Senate Economic and Community Development Committee.

The panel's chair, Democratic Sen. Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak, wanted to know how the MEDC balances seemingly "disconnected messages" — using the SOAR account to attract manufacturing, largely electric vehicle battery factories including in rural areas, amid a need to shift to the knowledge economy. Messer said the state has two accepted offers outside the automotive/mobility sector, both in urban regions, but they cannot be made public until reviews and negotiations are finalized. One is related to clean energy, the other to semiconductors. The projects for which Michigan is a finalist are in the EV, semiconductor and advanced manufacturing spaces, Hundt said.

While officials are aggressively targeting 10 other sectors beyond transportation, Messer said, they also are focused on "winning what we can win right now." He noted unprecedented competition among states due to two 2022 federal laws that provide incentives to manufacturer EVs and microchips in the U.S.
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Auto supplier investing $20 million in Sterling Heights plant, adding 120 jobs

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The Toronto-based bumper supplier will invest $20 million for the expansion, also supported by a $900,000 business development performance-based grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp., according to a Thursday news release from the state.

The company, which employs about 600 in Michigan, is building on its growth over the past five years. It expanded in Sterling Heights in 2017 with a $9 million investment and 50 new jobs and again in 2021, announcing a $5 million investment and another 100 jobs.

"Michigan was chosen for this expansion over several other locations because of our talented workforce and industrial strengths," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in the release.

The average wage of the new jobs will be $942 per week plus benefits.

The expansion of the plant, located at 6700 18 1/2 Mile, is the result of winning more business in the high-tech segment of bumper assembly that integrates autonomous vehicle technology. The company did not identify the customer. It has won "supplier of the year" awards from General Motors Co. in the past, most recently in 2017, according to its website.
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