Canadian Automotive Supplier Plans Expansion at Michigan Plant

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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Automotive supplier Martinrea International (TSX:MRE) (Vaughan, Ontario) is planning a $15 million expansion at the company's stamping plant in Jonesville, Michigan.

Current plans call for the expansion of the company's existing 455,000-square-foot building by constructing a 50,000-square-foot building addition with two 3,500-ton stamping presses, plus supporting equipment and systems. Construction is anticipated to begin in March, and completion is scheduled for late summer. The plant is currently used for stamping operations and robotic spot-welding operations.

Cambridge Rigging (Airy, Ontario) was selected to provide engineering services, while D.H. Roberts Construction Incorporated (Jonesville, Michigan) was selected to provide general construction services for the expansion. Howell's Mechanical Services (Jonesville) was selected to provide mechanical services. Approximately 168 new jobs will be created as a result of the expansion.

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