There were several exciting developments in Flint & Genesee’s automotive sector over the past several weeks, representing more than $40 million of investment and hundreds of new jobs. In addition, the Flint & Genesee Chamber hosted five grand openings for new and existing members during the same period.
On Sept. 20, Laird, a global technology leader at the forefront of vehicle connectivity, formally opened its newest research and design center in Grand Blanc Township. Among the company’s 18 other R&D centers worldwide, it will serve Laird’s Connected Vehicle Solutions division. The 43,000-square-foot facility currently employs more than 100 people, including engineers, designers. and scientists.
Lear Corp. on Oct. 2 broke ground on a new seat manufacturing facility located on the former site of the historic Buick City complex in Flint.
Production at the 156,000-square-foot facility is slated begin by April 2018. The world-class facility will employ approximately 600 workers, when it reaches full production.
CNXMotion on Oct. 5 unveiled its new research and development facility in Grand Blanc Township where the company will develop advanced motion control systems and actuator components for automated driving. A joint venture between Nexteer Automotive and Continental Corp., CNXMotion is expected to bring 30 engineering jobs to the 19,000-square-foot facility.
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