Windsor Mold Saline
Windsor Mold, located in Saline, Michigan, will be relocating its production lines to Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company was acquired by ABC Technologies for $165 million in 2022. Although the reason for the move remains unknown, it can be assumed that it makes "business sense."
Windsor Mold operates a three-shift production schedule, using injection molding equipment to manufacture interior and exterior car parts for various OEMs.
Initially announced in July of this year, the relocation is expected to be completed by early 2025. The move is being carried out in phases, with several rounds of layoffs starting in November. Employees have been given the option to relocate and retain their jobs or continue working until the end of their tenure and receive a retention bonus.
Key Takeaways:
Retention bonuses for employees staying until their production line is dissolved have proven highly effective.
Many of the skilled trades employees are making the move to Grand Rapids, MI.
HR is collaborating with companies and recruiters to assist employees in finding new roles.
Local companies have an opportunity to acquire talented workers in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025.
Managing the end of employment is just as critical as onboarding new employees.
MARA USA
MARA USA will be adding a new warehouse and distribution center in January 2025, located in Holly, Michigan. This expansion will support just-in-time distribution and inventory management services for their facility and potential clients. The new space is expected to be connected to their current site and will provide additional manufacturing and logistical capacity.
MARA USA specializes in circuit board assembly and is actively hiring through job boards such as Indeed. Although the number of job openings remains unclear, job seekers in the area are encouraged to explore opportunities with this expanding company.
Key Takeaways:
Not many facilities are growing and expanding their operations making MARA USA a great opportunity for job seekers.
MARA USA's ability to expand their footprint on the same property shows that manufacturing further out from Detroit has its advantages.
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