Originally announced by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
February 29, 2024
Profielnorm USA, LLC, based in Kalamazoo, is a subsidiary of Profielnorm B.V., a family-owned Dutch mezzanine flooring specialist company. The parent company established the Kalamazoo office in 2023 to grow its U.S. presence. The company plans to construct its first U.S. manufacturing facility in a newly created industrial park in the city of Plainwell where it can 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 up to 32 jobs with the support of a $320,000 Micro Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. Michigan was chosen for the project over a competing site in Georgia for the quality of the state’s workforce. The project will bring high-wage manufacturing jobs to the region and will position the company for future growth and investment in Michigan.
“This expansion to Plainwell is a very exciting new chapter for Profielnorm USA,” said Profielnorm Managing Director, Henry Dingemans. “We appreciate the warm welcome we have received from Plainwell and look forward to continuing to grow our partnership.”
The city of Plainwell anticipates approval of a 50-percent property tax abatement in support of the project. The MEDC also authorized a State Education Tax abatement to be used in conjunction with the locally approved abatement.
“Lakeshore Advantage is thrilled to be a partner in Profielnorm’s expansion,” said Lakeshore Advantage President, Jennifer Owens. “This family-owned business, with locations throughout the world, chose Plainwell for their growth because of our skilled, dedicated, and hardworking labor force. We will continue to work side by side with Profielnorm to ensure our community continues to be their choice.”
Information on careers with Profielnorm can be found here.