ZF Group, a leading worldwide supplier of driveline and chassis technology, is investing nearly $59 million in its Marysville, Michigan, facility over the next two years, and adding 100 jobs this year with more to follow in 2013. The investment and jobs will support future model launches for its Michigan-based customers. The 2012 proposed investment in new equipment is nearly $35 million with an additional $23.5 million in 2013.
“This investment enables ZF to expand our capacity to continue delivering light-weight fuel-efficient axle drive technology to our North American customers,” said Robert Paton, Executive Vice President of operations, President, ZF Marysville LLC.
ZF leases the plant from Chrysler which it has occupied since 2010. This new investment in machinery and equipment will allow ZF to continue to expand its operations through 2013.
“The City worked very hard to land the plant in 2005 and we’re excited to hear that it will soon be fully occupied, creating needed jobs in the community,” said Marysville Mayor Gary Orr. He noted that about 200 acres of vacant land is next to the plant, providing ZF with future opportunities for growth or to recruit suppliers to the area. “We’re glad that ZF is growing its presence here and we believe it will continue to be an important corporate partner in the future.”
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About ZF Marysville, LLC
ZF operates an extensive manufacturing network in North America, combined with global research and development capabilities.ZF is a leading worldwide supplier of driveline and chassis technology. ZF is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The ZF Group North American Operations Headquarters and Technical Center is located in Northville, Michigan. www.zf.com