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Ford Motor Company

Opened as the world’s largest integrated factory back in 1928, Ford Motor Company’s Rouge Complex continues to turn raw materials into running vehicles within a single facility. Today, the Rouge is using more than 500 robots to transform the F-150 pickup and its innovative aluminum body. Ford recently announced plans to invest $700 million to expand their Flat Rock Assembly Plant and create a Manufacturing Innovation Center, due for completion in 2020. “We are excited that Ford has chosen Michigan as its innovation home for their fully electric and autonomous hybrid vehicles,” said Michigan Governor Rick Snyder.

American Axle & Manufacturing

Proudly headquartered in Detroit, American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) is a world leader in manufacturing, engineering, designing and validating of driveline and drivetrain components and systems. AAM’s technical center in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is at the center of the company’s growth and innovation and is home to AAM’s most advanced prototypes and technical engineers. In fact, AAM has invested more than $80 million in the state-of-the-art facility since it was founded in 1994. Globally, AAM has nearly 13,000 associates and serves more than 100 customers from more than 30 facilities in 13 countries. With an intense focus on engineering and manufacturing, AAM builds value for its customers through quality, technology leadership and operational excellence.

Eissmann Group Automotive

A leading German automotive manufacturer of high-end interior components, the Eissmann Group sought to expand by establishing a North American headquarters. After considering multiple states, the company chose Port Huron, MI, in part to an $850,000 Michigan Business Development Grant. That’s in addition to the $13.5 million the company plans to invest, which will create over 200 new jobs. “Ultimately, Michigan’s location and availability of workforce drove the site decision,” said Brian Tinney, President of Eissmann Automotive North America, Inc. Proof yet again that nothing drives business like Pure Michigan.