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What started as a hobby became a one-of-a-kind fish beading company, making a significant impact on Michigan’s fishing industry.

Nick Saur and Shiva Sundaram, co-founders of USAMR, are determined to solve a growing challenge in the automation and mobile robotics market

Founded in 1980 by Dietrich Roth and Robert Hofman, RoMan Manufacturing has grown from a specialized water-cooled transformer manufacturer into a global leader in industrial power conversion solutions.

Baking Company, a food manufacturer located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was established as its own entity in 2021 and has carried on the tradition Savory Foods has maintained for the last 25 years.

Each year, The Right Place meets with over 600 local organizations to provide unique insight into the economy and understand recent trends they see in their respective industries.

Innovation is reshaping the advanced manufacturing landscape in the Greater Grand Rapids Region, and Next Chapter Manufacturing is one such organization that is adapting with intention.

The Right Place, Inc. (RPI) strives to create a sustainable, growing economy in Greater Grand Rapids while providing opportunities for industry leaders to engage in this movement. Of our four industry councils, this piece highlights recent events attended by the Manufacturers Council and the Supply Chain Management Council.

The Right Place’s 2025 industry reports highlight the trends, challenges, and progress shaping our regional economy. Together, these insights take us beyond the numbers to better understand the forces driving our future.