Bay City, Mich., June 29, 2023 –Bay Future, Inc. (BFI) is excited to announce Bay Carbon, Inc. is expanding its facility with a $1.6 Million investment. The investment will include an additional 10,000 square foot building to the company’s property in Bay City and the creation of 20 new jobs, which will enable the company to meet the increasing demand of their products from customers.  

“The last year has been monumental for our growth as a business as we work with industries experiencing explosive growth. It’s critical that we’re able to expand our physical footprint to show our commitment to satisfy the needs of our customers and we appreciate the support of those who have helped make this project happen,” said Thomas Clare, President of Bay Carbon, Inc. 

The expansion consists of a $1,100,000 investment in the building and $500,000 for equipment.  Construction is slated to begin later this year on a stand-alone building adjacent to the company’s current location at 800 Marquette Ave, Bay City. The project will double the company’s workforce as well as increase internal opportunities for current employees. 

Bay Carbon provides materials for the semiconductor and compound semiconductor industries as well as spectroscopic analysis and specialty metals. The products made by Bay Carbon are tied to LEDs which are made from semiconductor materials. The process involves very high heat and graphite plates. Bay Carbon makes the graphite plates. In addition to supporting Michigan’s semiconductor industries, Bay Carbon also has customers located on the east and west coast.  The company initially had the opportunity to expand out of state but was committed to maintain its presence in Bay City. 

“Based on the historical growth of the business locally and existing industry opportunities, we believe Bay Carbon, Inc. will prosper in their expanded Bay City location. It was important for us to secure the company to our community as they play a major role in Bay City’s legacy of manufacturing,” said Trevor Keyes, President & CEO of Bay Future, Inc. (left).

Bay Future assisted Bay Carbon with the tax abatement and permitting processes, as well as providing information and assistance with regional training resources. The economic development organization worked with partners at both the City of Bay City and at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to secure Bay Carbon in Bay City and within the State of Michigan. 

“We’re thankful Bay Carbon chooses to call Bay City home and we look forward to witnessing the future growth of the company,” said Dana Muscott, City Manager, City of Bay City 

Bay Carbon, a second-generation family business was founded in 1978 and is a leading independently owned manufacturer of Silicon Carbide Coated Graphite, Precision Machined High Purity Graphite focusing on the Silicon, Solar Silicon, CMOS & MOCVP areas of semiconductor manufacturing. The company also provides a complete line of High Purity Laboratory Graphite and Graphite Powders for use in Industry and Academia. In 2015, Bay Carbon was named to “Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch” list.  

Established in 2004, Bay Future, Inc. is a public-private alliance of government, business, and other organizations that support economic growth in Bay County, Michigan, and the Great Lakes Bay Region. Through the support of its investors, Bay Future is working to execute Bay Future: Drive. Forward., a five-year plan to drive existing business and entrepreneur development, new business recruitment and job growth, workforce initiatives, market available “shovel ready” locations and sites, and both local and regional communication and collaboration. These strategies are all in an effort to create quality jobs for community residents.