ANN ARBOR, MI-The new agency seeks to expand technology businesses in the metro area, which is moving toward a knowledge-based economy. University of Michigan already is one of the biggest donors toward a $3-million operating goal.
DETROIT-Ford and spin-off Visteon reach a deal to sell 13 unprofitable auto parts plants in six states. The United Auto Workers also signs off on the disposition plan.
PORT HURON, MI-A heat treatment company will invest $22 million in equipment and upgrades to the former Takata Building #2 at the Port Huron industrial park.
WARREN, MI-Industrial testing firm Detroit Testing Laboratory says it will almost double its space capabilities with a facility that could be expanded to more than 100,000 sf.
DETROIT-Visteon, Ford and the United Auto Workers are reviewing a plan that may involve the sale of as many as 15 Visteon plants across the US, including one at 18 Mile and Mound in Sterling Heights.
DETROIT-With significant investments planned by industrial users such as Faurecia North America's 91,500-sf interior system plant in Sterling Heights, Grubb & Ellis sees reason for optimism despite vacancy rising to 10%.
WARREN, MI-The trucking firm selects the site of automotive supplier BorgWarner's air/fluid systems operation at Nine Mile and Hoover roads for its headquarters and administrative offices.
ANN ARBOR, MI-Midwest Eye-Banks purchases Pittsfield Township building for $1.4 million. Midwest Eye-Banks recovers more than 4,000 eye tissues for transplantation and medical research annually.
ANN ARBOR, MI-Midwest Eye-Banks purchases Pittsfield Township building for $1.4 million. Midwest Eye-Banks recovers more than 4,000 eye tissues for transplantation and medical research annually.
ORION TOWNSHIP, MI-The engineering, development, administrative, sales and marketing facility currently houses 175 of the company's 220 employees, and is expanding to accommodate anticipated employment growth of an additional 25% through 2006.