HARBISONWALKER INTERNATIONAL
Global refractory product manufacturer expands Newaygo County operations
primarily for the U.S. steel industry. As manufacturing has grown in recent years, so too has the demand for HWI’s product portfolio. Faced with the need for expansion, HWI worked with The Right Place in collaboration with Everett Township to ensure the expansion happened locally. The Township is supporting the project with a P.A. 198 tax abatement. “HarbisonWalker International is one of Newaygo County’s largest employers,” said Julie Burrell, Business Development Coordinator – Newaygo County and project lead, “As a global company with nearly 20 facilities worldwide, it’s a very competitive playing field. Their decision to expand the Everett Township plant over any of the others is an excellent indication of what our area has to offer to the business community.” “We’re thrilledHarbisonWalker International has chosen to grow its presence in our community,” said Judy Maike, Township Supervisor, Everett Township, “We look forward toourcontinued partnershipwith HWI and the additional opportunities this project will create for our area residents.” For more information, visit thinkhwi.com
Global refractory product manufacturer and supplier, HarbisonWalker International (HWI), recently announced the expansion of its manufacturing operations in White Cloud, Michigan. The company is investing $9 million to increase the floor space of its facility by 35%, adding to the northeastern corner of its existing plant. The expansion will include increased manufacturing space, the installation of newmanufacturing technology and expanded warehousing capabilities. “This is a highly collaborative region. We have greatly enjoyed working with The Right Place team and Everett Township and thank them for working with us on this expansion process. We have found West Michigan to be a wonderful place to do business and we are very proud of our employee family in the region and the great service they provide for our customers,” said Kevin Ballard, senior director, engineering and process improvement, HarbisonWalker International. HWI’s plant in White Cloud employs approximately 140 people and produces brick and monolithic refractory products,
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