KEY POINTS
- GE Aerospace will invest $75 million in its Muskegon and Norton Shores plants, expanding its aerospace and defense footprint and adding up to 160 jobs.
- A 20,000-square-foot expansion in Muskegon will boost logistics and production capacity and create 90 new jobs by 2027.
- A 16,000-square-foot addition in Norton Shores, a $7.2 million project, will support aerospace and defense growth and add 70 skilled jobs by 2027.
GE Aerospace has announced two major expansion projects in Michigan, representing a combined $75 million investment and up to 160 new jobs over the next two years. Located in Muskegon and Norton Shores, the projects deepen the company’s aerospace and defense manufacturing presence in Muskegon County. The news was announced this afternoon by the county’s economic development board.
What is GE Aerospace doing in Muskegon, Michigan?
In Muskegon, GE Aerospace plans a 20,000-square-foot addition at its facility on Latimer Drive. Originally opened in May 2017, the plant's expansion aims to improve shipping and receiving operations and increase manufacturing floor space to accommodate rising customer demand. According to Muskegon County, the expansion will create 90 new positions within two years and no changes to the plant’s existing 331-person workforce. Construction is projected to wrap up by October 2027.
What is GE Aerospace doing in Norton Shores, Michigan?
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In nearby Norton Shores, the company is plotting a 16,000-square-foot expansion at its Norton Center Drive facility, on the back of growth in both GE’s aerospace and defense markets. That project, representing $7.2 million in capital investment, is expected to generate 70 new skilled jobs by February 2027.
How is Greater Muskegon County reacting to GE Aviation's announced expansion?
In the press release announcing the news, company and local leaders framed the twin projects as a vote of confidence in Muskegon County’s workforce and business climate.
“Supporting the growth of existing employers like GE Aerospace is central to GMED’s mission, and these investments reinforce our role as a long-term home for advanced aerospace and defense manufacturing,” Trevor Friedeberg, President & CEO of Greater Muskegon Economic Development, said in the release.
Is there another GE Aerospace location in this part of Michigan?
GE Aerospace also maintains a facility in Grand Rapids, which is in Kent County. That location makes electronic and avionic components.
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