KIRCHHOFF Van-Rob Opened its Doors in Watertown Township in 2014
LANSING, MI –
The official opening of the Tier 1 auto supplier, KIRCHHOFF Van-Rob was celebrated today after it opened its doors in Watertown Township in December 2014. This official opening marks the introduction of the 14th KIRCHHOFF Van-Rob location in North America.
KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a large automotive supplier with a global footprint of 30 production facilities and part of the KIRCHHOFF Group. As leading Automotive Parts Suppliers to original equipment manufacturers of cars and light trucks they specialize in Large Structural, Interior, Chassis Components and Welded Assemblies. Their comprehensive product range includes the design and manufacture of Instrument Panel Beams, Engine Cradles, Bulkhead Assemblies and Underbody Modular Assemblies to Body in White. Core competencies include Forming, CNC Bending, Joining including Laser Welding of Aluminum and Steel, Hot Forming, R&D and Surface Treatment. They specialize in the development of innovative products in lightweight design for future-vehicles.
“I am pleased that our company has put its second plant in Michigan and that we can also be a part of bringing more jobs to the area. And, also to be a part of the revival of this area’s Auto Industry,” said Tony Parente, President and Chief Operating Officer of KIRCHHOFF Van-Rob. “We look forward to being a good civic leader, and a long standing part of the community enabled by partnering with General Motors and the rest of our customers.”
Since late 2014, KIRCHHOFF Van-Rob has occupied an existing 11,600 square meters facility on Felton Road in Watertown Township, created over 160 local jobs and invested over $20M in capital assets with additional expansion plans. The original plan and announcement was to create 125 jobs at this location.
“The Lansing area is rapidly becoming a significant international community, creating diverse, global opportunities for business and people, so we welcome and thank an international giant like KIRCHHOFF Van-Rob for choosing Watertown Township and our region. This company has impacted hundreds of families in our community and we are thankful,” said Bob Trezise, President and CEO of LEAP. “As always, we congratulate and thank our amazing local partners like Watertown Township officials as well as the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).”
To find out more about the job opportunities with KIRCHHOFF Van-Rob, please contact Paul Dilworth, paul.dilworth@kirchhoff-automotive.comor go to the web site www.kirchhoff-group.com, or contact your local Capital Area Michigan Works! service center or go to the web site www.camw.org.
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