Tier I Automotive Supplier Plans $13 Million Manufacturing Plant in Michigan

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Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Karmann USA Incorporated (Plymouth, Michigan), a Tier I automotive supplier, is defining plans to build their first United States production facility in Plymouth, Michigan (PEC 18001848, Plant 1062758).

Located in Plymouth Township, near the existing technical center in Plymouth, Michigan in Wayne County, construction of the 108,000 square foot building is expected to start early summer 2004, with completion slated for late fall 2004. The new facility will manufacture convertible roof systems and approximately 251 jobs will be created.

Demattia Group headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan was awarded the Design/Build contract for the project. Demattia Group constructed the current USA headquarters for Karmann USA.

Karmann USA Incorporated, headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan and serving the North American market, is an American Subsidiary of Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, a German based full service automotive supplier offering services from engineering and complete vehicle development to manufacturing and assembly. Karmann USA Incorporated is currently a supplier for DiamlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company (Jaguar), Renault, and Audi.