Fastener manufacturer invests $77 million to build first U.S. production facility in Michigan
Norm Fasteners has announced plans to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Bath Township near Lansing, Michigan. The company specializes in the manufacture of high-quality fasteners for an array of industries and is a subsidiary of Norm Holding. Construction on the 365,000-square-foot facility will begin in 2024, with production starting in the fall of 2025. The new plant will feature a holistic approach to production, from annealing and heat treatment of raw materials to cold forging and plating/coating of the final product. Norm Fasteners will invest $77 million into the project over the next three years, generating 200 new jobs in the process.
In a recent quote, Koray GÜRBÜZ, USA Business Unit Director of Norm Fasteners Co., said, “Norm Fasteners Co. is looking forward to working with the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), local organizations and Bath Township officials on our plans. We appreciate the opportunity to land our first manufacturing investment outside our home country, in Bath Charter Township in Michigan. We are grateful to see that our goals are being recognized and supported by the local and state communities. We are committed to sustainability and eager to become an important player in Michigan’s EV supply chain.”
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During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
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