manufacturing

Feds Pledge Help for Post-Automotive Redevelopment

Kevin Lavery — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:36:19 +0000

Federal officials are watching mid-Michigan’s efforts to revitalize its former General Motors assembly sites. The Obama Administration is poised to offer its help.

Snyder Says Michigan Should Be North America's Manufacturing Capital

Rick Pluta — Thu, 31 May 2012 21:21:07 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder says Michigan can be the leading center of manufacturing in North America – if the state makes the right moves.

The governor delivered an address to 1,500 people attending a business conference on Mackinac Island.

MSU’s Demmer Center to Spread “Lean Manufacturing” Know-How

Mark Bashore — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Michigan manufacturers could strengthen their operations with help from a new Michigan State University initiative.

Eaton Rapids foundry to create up to 200 jobs

Kevin Lavery — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:48:21 +0000

EATON RAPIDS, MI (WKAR) - Plans are underway to build a new foundry in mid-Michigan that will make components for wind turbines. Business and civic leaders say the plan will create about 200 new jobs for the region.

Dowding Industries and Astraeus Wind Energy make wind turbines in Eaton Rapids. The foundry that will be located at the plant will cast the 20-ton hubs that attach to the blades.