Clinton Twp. manufacturer adds sales VP
CLINTON TWP.—Officials of Xcentric Mold & Engineering LLC, a provider of manufacturing services, announced the appointment of Andy Richardson as senior vice president of sales. He succeeds Tom Maloney, who …
SME names new board, leadership
SOUTHFIELD—SME, the engineering advocacy and education group formerly known as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, announced its 2020 election results for incoming officers, directors and council representatives. The officers and …
Clinton Twp. manufacturer names new CEO
CLINTON TOWNSHIP—The Clinton Township manufacturer Xcentric Mold & Engineering has named Matt McIntosh as CEO, succeeding Matt Wise, interim CEO since June. “After a thorough and deliberate selection process, we …
TriMas sales hit record, takes asset charge, makes acquisition
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—The effect of the coronavirus pandemic whacked earnings at the Bloomfield Hills-based diversified manufacturer TriMas Corp. (NASDAQ: TRS). Company officials announced a loss of $100.9 million or $2.32 a …
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 …
Advanced manufacturing pitch contest names winners
SOUTHFIELD—Three startup advanced manufacturing companies earned $35,000 in prizes in a virtual pitch contest held to celebrate National Manufacturing Day. The contest was sponsored by Pure Michigan Business Connect, the …
Shyft Group goes virtual to meet with students on Manufacturing Day
NOVI–The Novi-based specialty vehicle manufacturer Shyft Group, formerly known as Spartan Motors, plans a live, virtual event for Manufacturing Day this year. Students are welcome to learn about the good-paying, …
Manufacturing Growth Alliance sets webinars on talent, automation, more
LANSING–Small manufacturers across the state are invited to a series of events being hosted by the Manufacturing Growth Alliance to celebrate Michigan’s $105 billion manufacturing Industry during October. National Manufacturing …
LTU Accelerator part of National Manufacturing Day pitch event
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator, the manufacturing business accelerator operated by Lawrence Technological University and the city of Southfield, is hosting a National Manufacturing Day Virtual Pitch Event on Friday, Oct. 2. …
Bollinger Motors moves to new HQ
OAK PARK—Bollinger Motors has announced a move of its headquarters to a larger building in Oak Park to accommodate the rapid company-wide personnel expansion as it ramps up toward production. …