Great Lakes Wire

An Ohio-based automotive supplier has announced plans to begin new operations in Shelby Township.

According to a news bulletin from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D-MI) office, Midwest Acoust-A-Fiber will spend $12.1 million towards operations that are expected to produce 75 new jobs while retaining 62 jobs. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) made the announcement that the project has backing from the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF).

“This investment by Midwest Acoust-A-Fiber to create 75 good-paying manufacturing jobs in Shelby Township underscores the strength of our talented manufacturing workforce and our attractive business climate,” said Whitmer in the release. “Let’s keep working together to put Michiganders first and investing in our hardworking people, innovative businesses, and resilient communities so they can thrive. Thanks to our bipartisan collaboration on economic development, Michigan’s economy is growing. Our future is bright and investments like this one by Midwest Acoust-A-Fiber will help us move Michigan forward.”

Quentin Messer, Jr., CEO of the MEDC and president and chair of the MSF, said the project is a great opportunity for the economy of Southeast Michigan.

“We are grateful to the governor and legislators for the continued support of the Michigan Business Development Program,” he said. “We’re proud to join our partners at the Detroit Regional Partnership, Macomb County, and Shelby Township as we celebrate AAF’s new operations here and look forward to working together to grow, add jobs, and provide greater opportunity for our friends and neighbors.”

“I'd like to welcome Midwest Acoust-A-Fiber to Shelby Township,” Vicky Rowinksi, director of Macomb County Planning and Economic Development, said. “This attraction project is another win for our region and for the entire state. It will create jobs and add to our already dynamic automotive supplier network. I know that our skilled and talented workforce played a role in this company's decision to locate in Macomb County, and I'm thrilled to see new investment in our community.”

The state was chosen over competing sites in Ohio and Canada and is backed by a $375,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. Midwest Acoust-A-Fiber is expected to purchase Shelby Township-based G&G Industries and renovate its facility for its operations.