Auto supplier Hilite expanding in Whitehall
LANSING–Auto supplier Hilite International has been awarded a $400,000 Jobs Ready Michigan performance-based grant to support a $9.6 million expansion at its plant in Whitehall that is expected to create …
Lear commits to 100% renewable energy by 2030
SOUTHFIELD—Officials at Lear Corp. (NYSE: LEA), the Southfield-based manufacturer of automotive seating and electronics systems, announced an expansion of its sustainability efforts, with the goal of using 100 percent renewable …
Auto supplier expansion, community revitalization projects get state aid
LANSING—The Michigan Strategic Fund board has approved a business expansion by a Tier 1 auto supplier and two community revitalization projects. The MSF board also approved amendments to the Michigan …
Lear sales plunge, loss posted
SOUTHFIELD—Lear Corp. (NYSE: LEA), the Southfield-based manufacturer of automotive interiors and electronics, reported a net loss of $294 million or $4.89 a share in the second quarter, as sales plunged …
Lear, Gentherm offer new climate-controlled seating system
SOUTHFIELD—Officials at Lear Corp. (NYSE: LEA), the Southfield-based manufacturer of automotive interiors and electronics, and Gentherm Inc. (Nasdaq: THRM), the Northville manufacturer of thermal management technology, announced the introduction of …
Keynote announced for SPE ACCE 2020 virtual event
TROY—The executive planning committee for the SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Expo (ACCE) is announcing the first keynote speaker for their ACCE 2020 Virtual Event, Sept. 9-11. Jose Chirino, American …
Romulus trailer manufacturer boosts solar energy, minimum wage
ROMULUS—Benlee, the Romulus-based trailer manufacturing company, announced renewed commitment to its environmental, social, and governance principles. Included are a $500,000 investment in two large rooftop solar arrays from Powerhome Solar, …
Superior announces production resumed at all locations, predicts 2Q loss
SOUTHFIELD—Superior Industries International Inc. (NYSE: SUP), the supplier of aluminum wheels to the transportation industry, announced that it had resumed production at all its plants following the suspension of production …
Lear names Halverson to board
SOUTHFIELD—Lear Corp. (NYSE: LEA), the Southfield-based supplier of automotive seating and electronics, announced that Bradley M. Halverson has been appointed to its board of directors. Halverson is an experienced director …
Lear ramps up protective mask production
SOUTHFIELD—Officials at Lear Corp. (NYSE: LEA), the Southfield-based manufacturer of transportation seating and electronics, announced that it has added new equipment at its factory in Pine Grove, Pa., to make …