Michigan Business Success Stories

NuStep

The Plymouth-based manufacturer has expanded its global footprint to over 40 countries, thanks to International Trade support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

McKeon Products, Inc.

With the help of MEDC International Trade Services, the makers of Mack’s Earplugs have found new export markets in the European Union, Asia and Australia.

GLOBAL Automation Technologies

An Auburn Hills-based industrial automation company grows into a national and international player with support from the MEDC’s International Trade services

Getman Corporation

A global mining equipment company based in Bangor, Michigan, shares its products and expertise across the world with the help of MEDC’s International Trade services

IMPCO Microfinishing

Lansing-based machine tooling manufacturer gains international exposure through MI-STEP-funded exhibition trips

Curriculum Works

Grand Rapids-based company builds international relationships, signs deal with Egypt’s Minister of Education through MI-STEP-funded sales trip

Safe n Simple

Innovator and developer of new medical products attends Dubai healthcare exhibition and breaks into international markets with help from MEDC

Great Lakes Sound & Vibration

Defense manufacturer breaks sales goals and expands with assistance from Michigan Economic Development Corporation to support military contracts and international trade

AtomTech

From an internship to international expansion, Clarkston automation technologies company AtomTech is finding success thanks to MEDC’s International Trade and Development Internship program

Spectrum Industries

Nestled in the heart of Grand Rapids, Spectrum Industries has expanded internationally with help from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Metal Craft Technologies

Custom engineering company enriches automotive and transportation manufacturing by embracing international trade.

The Mackinac Technology Company

After more than a decade of support from MEDC and regional partners, The Mackinac Technology Company is advancing and commercializing its innovative window energy management systems (WEMS™) technology.

Global Health Services Network

For more than 12 years, Global Health Services Network has been making a name for itself around the world as a top health care management and consulting firm with the ongoing support of the MEDC’s International Trade Program.

Redi-Rock International

Redi-Rock International moves from zero export sales to global market leader thanks in large part to the support of MEDC’s International Trade Program.

Armor Protective Packaging

Armor Protective Packaging expands its sales and reach to customers in global markets such as Mexico, China, India, and others with international website development from the Michigan Online Global program, a partnership between the MEDC and IBT Online.

Challenger Communications

From Albion, Michigan to Argentina and Mexico, Challenger Communications, an antenna systems manufacturer, exports to global markets.

Hayes Manufacturing

After 60 successful years of domestic growth, Hayes Manufacturing wanted to expand internationally but didn’t know where to begin. Enter the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

PROLIM

For PROLIM, expanding into India’s automotive and industrial machinery market was essential to its continued growth. With support from the MEDC, this dream would become a very profitable reality.

Cherry Republic

From selling T-shirts and cookies outside the trunk of a car to becoming a nationally sought-after brand, Cherry Republic has achieved its success over the past 30 years by thinking “a little differently” than most of Corporate America.

Dataspeed

Transportation today already looks vastly different than it did 100 years ago, but Dataspeed, Inc. is pushing the needle further, building the future of mobility from right here in Michigan.