AXIS COMPANY
Axis Company opens second facility in West Michigan
Grand Rapids-based Axis Company has announced they will be expanding to a second location in Kent County. This decision came after the company explored multiple out-of-state options for a second location, with one being closer to a major customer. The Right Place and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) were able to craft a compelling business case to ensure Axis Company chose to remain in West Michigan. The resulting expansion will create $4 million in capital investment, along with 50 high-tech jobs. The MEDC is supporting the expansion effort with the approval of a $400,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant, as well as $125,000 in support from the Michigan New Jobs Training Program.
Although the company reviewed several properties outside of Michigan, Axis Company ultimately felt that staying in the Grand Rapids area presented many benefits, including a strong advanced technology workforce. “Robotics and automated production technology companies like Axis are innovating the future of manufacturing and providing quality jobs in our community,” said project lead Jen Wangler, Business Development Manager of The Right Place. “Our high-tech and skilled labor workforce is a desirable trait to fuel Axis’s continued growth.” Axis Company designs, programs, and builds robotic automation and assembly equipment for awide range of manufacturers and industries. The company is forecasting continued growth in the coming years and as a result, they expect to hire 50 new team members over the next three years. These positions will be across a wide variety of high-tech and skilled positions. To learn more about Axis Company and open positions, please visit www.axisco.com/careers .
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