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 | Luxembourg | Manufacturer of intralogistics and materials handling solutions | ||
| Discastal North America | China | Aluminum wheel manufacturer for automotive industry | ||
| Gerber Products Company | France | Manufacturer of baby food related products | ||
| Hutchinson Corporation | France | Mechanical rubber goods manufacturer | ||
| INglass | Italy | Manufactures hot runner systems for plastic injection molding | ||
| LG Chem | South Korea | Manufacturer of rechargeable batteries | ||
| Magna Mirrors | Canada | Automotive exterior and interior mirror systems manufacturer | ||
| Plasan Carbon Composites | Israel | Carbon composite parts manufacturing for aerospace and automotive industry | ||
| Siemens | Germany | Electrical engineering and electronics business | ||
| 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 | Payroll | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stiles Machinery | Germany | 5 | $500,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Teleperformance | France | 500 | $11,820,000 | $4,066,107 |
| Battenberg | Germany | 1 | $85,000 | $12,000 |
| Grand Rapids Inkjet Company | United Kingdom | 2 | $100,000 | $84,000 |
| INglass | Italy | 109 | $3,358,368 | $17,600,000 |
| Dicastal North America | China | 300 | $9,850,200 | $140,000,000 |
| Plasan Carbon Composites | Israel | 620 | $20,262,996 | $29,000,000 |
| Plasan North America | Israel | 120 | $5,706,844 | $12,3000,000 |
German, Austrian, and Swiss Companies in West Michigan
| Company | Country | Business Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benteler Aluminum Systems Michigan | Germany | Motor vehicle parts manufacturer | ||
| Big Dutchman, Inc. | Germany | Automated poultry equipment and egg production systems manufacturer | ||
| Bucher Hydraulics, Inc. | Germany | Hydraulic systems manufacturing | ||
| Dambach Lagersysteme Inc. | Germany | Manufacturer of hand operated or power driven lifting, handling, loading, and unloading machinery | ||
| enCO2 | Germany | Renewable energy and waste solutions consulting firm | ||
| Lach Diamond, Inc. | Germany | Specialized cutting tools manufacturer | ||
| LOGICDATA North America, Inc | Austria | Relay and industrial control manufacturing | ||
| MAHLE Behr Industry America L.P. | Germany | Refrigeration and heating equipment manufacturer | ||
| OMT-Veyhl USA | Germany | Office furniture table legs and table bases manufacturer | ||
| REHAU, Inc. | Switzerland | Provider of polymer-based solutions in construction, automotive, and industry | ||
| Siemens | Germany | Electrical engineering and electronics business | ||
| Tesa Tape, Inc. | Germany | Manufacturer of tapes and adhesives for the automotive, appliance, and packaging industry |
The table above does not include all of the German, Austrian, and Swiss companies currently located in West Michigan. For the full list, please download our brochure.