MANUFACTURERS - GROWING & INVESTING IN MANISTEE COUNTY

Manistee’s manufacturers are growing, competing and winning in the global market. Evidence of Manistee County manufacturers’ success is evident by recent investments in their facilities and processes. Over the past few years local manufacturers have invested over $100M into their Manistee County facilities.

Manistee County manufacturers are supported by a skilled, experienced workforce, a diverse transportation system, a deep water commercial port and municipality-backed incentive packages to attract and keep manufacturing business and the jobs they support in Manistee County.

Founded in 2004, the Manistee Manufacturers’ Council supports the growth and development of manufacturing throughout the county, provides networking among fellow manufacturers and provides community education about manufacturing processes, products and jobs.

“No matter how you cut it, manufacturing is a tough, competitive business. I will gladly open my doors to any manufacturer looking for a good place to do business. At Martin Marietta in Manistee, we are growing through new products and processes, supported by a loyal and experienced workforce. Our quality of life is terrific. We invite our fellow manufacturers to come to Manistee and take a hard look. You can make it in Manistee!”

Jim Reithel
General Manager; Martin Marietta
Chair; Manistee Manufacturers’ Council 

WHAT ATTRACTS & KEEPS MANUFACTURERS IN MANISTEE COUNTY?

• A manufacturers’ council that serves as a county-wide convener on manufacturer needs, issues and opportunities
• Experienced, skilled employees
• County’s rich land and water resources
• Rail, water-borne, air and road transportation systems
• Municipality support for manufacturing
• Communities with strong schools, health care and arts and cultural amenities that support strong families
• Innovations, like unique Renaissance Zone financial incentives and one-stop business support services

EXAMPLES OF MANISTEE COUNTY MANUFACTURERS

• AMOR SIGN STUDIOS IMAGE PRO: Signs and advertising displays
• CHIEF INDUSTRIES: Agricultural and industrial heavy equipment
• FAB-LITE: Fabrication of light steel for office furniture
• M & R PRODUCTS: Molded plastic products including: plastic chains and lawn ornaments
• MARTIN MARIETTA: Magnesia products used in products throughout the world
• MASTECH: Manufacturer of conveyor systems, material handling equipment and special machinery
• MORTON SALT: Water softener and magnesia products
• NORON INDUSTRIES: Fiberglass model, mold, design and production
• NORTHPOINT PRECISION, INC.: Computer numerical controlled machining
• PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA: Corrugated paper for use as liner of containers and making cardboard boxes
• T.E.S.-FILER CITY STATION-COGENERATION PLANT: 60 MW co-generation power facility

Contact the Alliance for Economic Success.

We’ll connect you with the resources you  need to: “MAKE IT IN MANISTEE COUNTY!”