International Business in West Michigan
With more than 130 international companies, West Michigan is home to one of the most diverse markets in the nation.
West Michigan companies make everything from cell phone components to software. Browsing through our company database will show you that if you need it designed, programmed or mass-produced, you'll find a partner here.
Notable International Companies in West Michigan
| Company | Country | Business Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benteler Automotive Corp | Germany | Automotive tubular steel products manufacturer | |
| Bosch Emissions Systems | Germany | Fuel systems for large vehicles, military and locomotive | |
| Dematic Corp | Luxemburg | Engineering company specializing in material handling system automation | |
| Discastal North America | China | Aluminum wheel manufacturer for automotive industry | |
| Gerber Products Company | France | Baby food and related products | |
| Hutchinson Corporation | France | Mechanical rubber goods manufacturer | |
| INglass | Italy | Design and fabrication of rotative, multicolor, and multicomponent molds for automotive lighting | |
| LG Chem | South Korea | Rechargeable batteries for electronics and autos | |
| Siemens | Germany | Electrical engineering and electronics business | |
| Magna Mirrors | Canada | Automotive interior and exterior mirrors and door handles | |
| Suspa Inc. | Germany | Manufacturer of gas springs, dampers, and adjustment systems |
The companies listed above are only a small sample of over 130 international companies that are located in West Michigan. To view the complete list, please download our International Company Brochure.
International Economic Development Projects 2014-2015
| Company | Country | Jobs | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stiles Machinery | Germany | 5 | $500,000 |
| Teleperformance | France | 500 | $11,820,000 |
| Battenberg | Germany | 1 | $85,000 |
| Grand Rapids Inkjet Company | United Kingdom | 2 | $100,000 |
| INglass | Italy | 109 | $3,358,368 |
| Dicastal North America | China | 300 | $9,850,200 |
| Plasan Carbon Composites | Israel | 620 | $20,262,996 |
| Plasan North America | Israel | 120 | $5,706,844 |
German and Austrian Companies in West Michigan
| Company | Country | Business Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benteler Aluminum Systems Michigan | Germany | High-tech aluminum extrusion-based sub frames | |
| Big Dutchman, Inc. | Germany | Automated Poultry equip. & egg production systems | |
| Bosch Emissions Systems | Germany | Fuel systems for large vehicles, military and locomotive | |
| Bucher Hydraulics, Inc. | Germany | Expanded hydraulic systems product line | |
| Dambach Lagersysteme Inc. | Germany | Manufacturer of hand operated or power driven lifting, unloading machinery | |
| enco2 | Germany | Waste and residual materials renewable energy | |
| Envirotronics | Germany | Industrial machinery testing laboratory | |
| Lach Diamond, Inc. | Germany | Specialized cutting tools manufacturer for furniture industry | |
| MAHLE Behr Industry America L.P. | Germany | Refridgeration and heating equipment | |
| OMT-Veyhl USA | Germany | Office furniture table legs and table bases manufacturer | |
| SAF-Holland | Germany | Truck and trailer components manufacturer | |
| Siemens | Germany | Electrical engineering and electronics business | |
| TGW-ERMANCO, Inc. | Austria | Conveyors and conveying equipment manufacturer | |
| United Logic | Austria | Relay and industrial control manufacturing for furniture industry |
The table above doesn't include all of the German and Austrian companies currently located in West Michigan. For the full list, please download our brochure.