06/21/2022 // HUDSONVILLE, MICH – MFP Automation Engineering and Sprinkles Donut Shop both announced growth projects in Jamestown Charter Township last night, representing over $1.4 million in private investment and creating at least 15 direct new jobs over the next three years. Lakeshore Advantage, the local economic development organization that supports Allegan and Ottawa counties, worked with the two companies and connected them to local and state resources to support their expansions.
“Both MFP Automation Engineering and Sprinkles Donut Shop are great examples of our strong business community in West Michigan,” said Jennifer Owens, President of Lakeshore Advantage. “Congratulations to these companies on their expansions and thank you to Jamestown Charter Township for being a great partner in company growth and job creation.”
MFP Automation Engineering, an established fluid power and automation company, is investing $824,013 in a 10,000-square-foot expansion of warehousing and office space at their existing facility. This expansion will create five new jobs.
“Needing to build an expansion for our current facility is a wonderful problem to have. With this new warehouse addition, MFP will be able to better track and store inventory, manage manufacturing projects, and hire 3-5 additional team members. We could not be more excited for this new expansion,” said Roger Betten, President and Owner of MFP Automation Engineering. “Our end goal in adding on to our existing structure is always customer-first focused. In this case, MFP will have the expanded capabilities to offer more project creation at the same time, including power units, automation, panel assembly, lubrication, and custom manifolds. This new development promises to offer the same great quality we have for over 30 years in West Michigan; just a bit more of it!”
Sprinkles Donut Shop, a family-owned bakery, is investing $606,998 in a new 10,919-square-foot industrial kitchen location. This expansion will directly create 10 new jobs and indirectly lead to the creation of another 100 new jobs in the region.
“The entire Sprinkles Donut Shop team is deeply appreciative of the support we have received from Lakeshore Advantage and the Township Board of Jamestown Charter Township,” said Gary VanderStelt, Owner and President of Sprinkles Donut Shop. “The new central kitchen located at 3453 Quincy Street in Ottawa County will enable Sprinkles to fulfill new wholesale business with multiple national brands, including a Michigan-based business shipping to 26 states, as well as exporting and co-packing over 200,000 donuts a month. The new kitchen will allow us to meet both wholesale and retail opportunities, create new jobs and continue our rich family history of providing the best product in Western Michigan and beyond.”
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is supporting Sprinkles Donut Shop with a $60,000 Food and Agriculture Investment Fund grant approved in November.
Jamestown Charter Township is supporting both projects in the form of two 12-year Industrial Facilities Tax Exemptions that were approved last night.
“We are happy to welcome a Sprinkles Donut production facility to Jamestown Charter Township. The fact that they will provide 10 new local jobs and indirectly 100 new area jobs is great news, and we welcome them to Jamestown,” said Laurie VanHaitsma, Jamestown Charter Township Supervisor. “We’re also pleased to confirm the expansion of MFP Automation Engineering and to approve their Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate. MFP is a valued part of the Jamestown Industrial District and we’re happy they are part of our community.”
