FEYEN ZYLSTRA
The Right Place assists Feyen Zylstra with local expansion
The MEDC is supporting the expansion effort with the approval of a $570,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. The Right Place also connected Feyen Zylstra to workforce development resources at West Michigan Works! to assist with worker training. “IIoT and automation are the future, and these trends are already impacting many industries in West Michigan,” said Jen Wangler, Senior Business Development Manager and project lead, “Having a company like Feyen Zylstra choose the City of Walker for an expansion involving a considerable amount of high-tech jobs speaks volumes of our region’s ability to attract and retain highly skilled talent.” “Feyen Zylstra’s choice to build a second facility in the City of Walker is a testament to the strength of our city and workforce,” said Darrel Schmalzel, City Manager, City of Walker, “We are grateful they have chosen to continue their remarkable growth in our community, and we look forward to supporting them as they expand into their new location.” For more information, visit: feyenzylstra.com .
City of Walker, and three other offices in Kalamazoo, Traverse City and Auburn Hills. Additionally, the firm has two offices located in Nashville, Tenn. and Charleston, S.C. The company is purchasing and renovating a 20,000 square foot building in the City of Walker which will be used to house Feyen Zylstra’s industrial tech employees, including automation engineers, software developers, coders and programmers. “As the markets and industries we serve continue to grow and evolve, we intend to lead the market by offering the most innovative solutions,” said Nate Koetje, CEO, Feyen Zylstra “With manufacturers racing to reap the benefits of Industry 4.0, this expansion will enable us to provide specialized technical solutions and fanatical service to our rapidly expanding customer group. We are thankful for the support of The Right Place and their partners at the MEDC and City of Walker for assisting uswith this expansion process.”
Industrial technology and electrical services firm, Feyen Zylstra, recently announced the expansion of its West Michigan operations. The company will establish a second location in the City of Walker, leading to the creation of 100 high-tech jobs and a capital investment of $5.3 million. Founded locally in 1980, Feyen Zylstra now has nearly 700 employees around the United States. The electrical services and industrial technology company focuses on solving complex problems associated with the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical, low voltage, and automation systems. Feyen Zylstra currently has four Michigan locations, including its headquarters in the
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