Keeping the West Michigan Auto Industry Strong
Jim Gillette
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Jim Gillette
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West Michigan auto parts manufacturing has entered what appears to be a period of long suffering: plant closures, layoffs, and once profitable businesses moving south in search of lower operating costs. New grim announcements occur with apparent regularity on the evening news. There are, however, a number of companies in the region that continue to be successful, that are growing and capturing new business at a profit.
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West Michigan auto parts manufacturing has entered what appears to be a period of long suffering: plant closures, layoffs, and once profitable businesses moving south in search of lower operating costs. New grim announcements occur with apparent regularity on the evening news. There are, however, a number of companies in the region that continue to be successful, that are growing and capturing new business at a profit.
Key concepts: Auto industry, Economics, Business, Economic geography, Engineering, Automotive industry, Aerospace engineering