Originally announced by Michigan Economic Development Corporation
December 12, 2023
ATC Drivetrain, Inc. plans to consolidate its Center of Excellence at a newly constructed facility in the city of Holland that will include space for battery remanufacturing, electric drive unit remanufacturing, electronics remanufacturing, and battery second life applications. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $7.9 million and create 163 jobs with the support of a $2 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant.
ATC Drivetrain is a Farmington Hills, Michigan-based company providing environmentally friendly remanufacturing solutions for powertrain and drivetrain products regardless of the technology powering the vehicle. This includes batteries, electric drive units, engines, transmissions and other driveline products. ATC also offers engineering services that include warranty root cause analysis and testing, quality audits, production rework and recycling. ATC serves the global automotive and commercial vehicle industries from its facilities in the USA, United Kingdom, Germany and China.
“This expansion is a sign of our region’s growing advanced energy storage cluster and proof of the West Michigan lakeshore region’s leadership in innovation at a transformative time for the automotive industry,” said Jennifer Owens, president of Lakeshore Advantage. “Today’s announcement puts a spotlight to the ingenuity that is characteristic of this region’s workforce and marks the start of many more good job opportunities for Allegan and Ottawa County residents.”
This project supports the state’s work to position itself as the global leader in automotive manufacturing and will bring immediate job growth to West Michigan with an expanding auto supplier. It will also support ATC Drivetrain’s presence and future growth in the state.
“ATC’s growth and expansion is a testament to our commitment to innovation, sustainability and customer focus,” said George Kostopoulos, Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing at ATC Drivetrain. “We’ve evolved our focus in recent years to align with the changing landscape of the automotive industry. Our new facility in Holland, Michigan, along with other strategic investments, exemplifies our dedication to driving positive change and embracing the electrified future.”
The city of Holland has offered a property tax abatement in support of the project. Learn more about careers with ATC Drivetrain.
“ATC Drivetrain’s decision to expand in the city of Holland is a testament to this community’s strong manufacturing workforce and Holland as a great place to grow a business,” said Holland City Manager Keith Van Beek. “We are excited for the good-paying jobs this investment will bring for Holland residents. ATC’s continued growth in this community will be an asset to the City’s economy and quality of life.”
hg medical is a market-leading end-to-end contract manufacturer of highly complex orthopedic implants for the extremities and spinal sectors. It focuses on innovative systems pushing the boundaries of subtractive manufacturing technologies and advancing the possibilities for developing implantable devices. With existing facilities in Germany and the USA, the company has built a strong reputation for its deep engineering expertise in its core segment, high-quality manufacturing, and exceptional customer service. With its team of experienced engineers and technicians, hg medical offers a comprehensive range of services, including design for manufacture and development, prototyping, validation, and production of complex, high-quality implants.
hg medical has experienced significant growth since its positioning in North America and plans to double its organizational capacity with additional expansion of its U.S. manufacturing in the city of Holland. The company will establish a new world-class manufacturing facility in the former JCI facility to manufacture orthopedic extremity implants.
“We are delighted that hg medical has selected Holland as it expands its North American operations,” said Jennifer Owens, president of Lakeshore Advantage. “West Michigan’s best kept secret is its engineering workforce that is second to none. We look forward to welcoming hg medical to the West Michigan lakeshore region’s business community.”
The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $41 million and create 180 jobs, including highly skilled engineering professionals, technicians, and administrative workers, with the support of a $1.8 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. Michigan was chosen for the expansion over competing sites in Indiana, Minnesota, and Tennessee for the quality of its workforce.
The project will bring nearly 200 good-paying jobs and will significantly impact West Michigan’s growing life sciences and medical devices sector. It will also support the company’s future presence and investment in the state.
The Michigan Strategic Fund also approved a five-year State Essential Services Assessment exemption valued at $237,840 to support the project. The city of Holland anticipates approval of a property tax abatement in support of the project. In addition, West Michigan Works! plans to assist the project through workforce development support. Learn about careers with hg medical here.
“hg medical USA’s expansion is an exciting opportunity,” said Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks. “Holland is known for hard work and innovation in a business-friendly environment. And we are a great place to live, work, and raise a family. We look forward to welcoming hg medical USA, their employees, and families into our Holland community.”