A strong first quarter sees 168 new jobs and more than $90 million in private investment across six industries in Ottawa and Allegan Counties
ZEELAND, Mich. – Lakeshore Advantage announces six business expansions representing six distinct industries in the first quarter of 2024. Four of the projects are local business expansions and two projects are overseas businesses establishing operations in the region. Combined, the investments will create 168 new jobs and retain 50 in Allegan and Ottawa Counties.
“By attracting and retaining companies across multiple sectors, we are not only strengthening our economic base but also insulating our region from potential downturns in any single industry,” said Jennifer Owens, president of Lakeshore Advantage. “The Lakeshore Advantage team is honored to step alongside our Ottawa and Allegan County businesses to help them succeed and expand in the Lakeshore region.”
Celebrating Local Business Expansions
Perrigo Company plc, a leading provider of Consumer Self-Care Products and over-the-counter (OTC) health and wellness solutions is expanding in the City of Holland. The company is constructing a 357,000-square-foot distribution center—Perrigo’s largest distribution operation. The expansion will generate 30 new jobs and $18.6 million in private investment.
Manufacturer of innovative architectural structures, Porter Corp., a Playcore Company, will invest nearly $2.3 million in its Holland Charter Township facility. The project will generate 15 new jobs and retain 50. The company plans to construct a 14,578-square-foot addition to expand its production capacity.
Transportation and warehousing company, Inontime, is renovating its existing 206,000-square-foot facility in Zeeland Charter Township. The renovation includes interior office rework and exterior arrival and point-of-entry improvements. The expansion will generate up to 10 new jobs and garner $1.2 million in private investment. The company has four locations—three in West Michigan and one in South Carolina.
Uniform Color Company, a producer and full-service provider of high-performance color and additive masterbatch for thermoplastics is expanding in the City of Holland. The company is experiencing continued growth and plans to construct a 25,000-square-foot expansion at its Holland headquarters that will allow the company to add new machinery and equipment. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $12 million and create 13 jobs.
Welcoming New Businesses in the Region
LT Precision Michigan, LLC, a subsidiary of the Korea-based LT Precision Co., LTD and supplier of battery cooling plates for EV manufacturers in the U.S., will establish its North American headquarters in Holland. The company will initiate new manufacturing operations and establish its corporate offices at the location, creating 70 jobs and investing $43.2 million.
Profielnorm USA, LLC, a subsidiary of Profielnorm B.V., a family-owned Dutch mezzanine flooring specialist, plans to construct its first U.S. manufacturing facility in a newly created industrial park in the City of Plainwell. The parent company first established its U.S. presence with an office in Kalamazoo in 2023. The company now plans to onshore the production of its U.S.-destined mezzanines and continue growing its U.S. and North American market share. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of up to $7.5 million and create approximately 30 jobs.
Lakeshore Advantage assisted all six companies in navigating their growth plans and providing state and local resources to support their expansion projects.