ElectroCraft expands motor control manufacturing plant in Michigan

ElectroCraft expands motor control manufacturing plant in Michigan

Feb. 26, 2025
The expansion will improve operational performance, enable faster turnaround times and produce more reliable supply for customers across multiple industries.

ElectroCraft has expanded its manufacturing facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company, which specializes in motor and motion control solutions, hopes the expansion will improve operational performance, enable faster turnaround times and produce more reliable supply for customers across multiple industries. The expansion will offer:

  • A motion control R&D center that will focus on new technologies and refining existing products
  • Enhanced design and development of new DC motor drive solutions, allowing for faster turnaround times on new designs and customization requests
  • In-house PCBA production, enabling ElectroCraft to manufacture printed circuit board assemblies directly on-site

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Scott Rohlfs, Global Marketing Director and General Manager of the Drives Business Unit at ElectroCraft, said, "We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Ann Arbor facility. This investment reflects our commitment to U.S. manufacturing independence, ensuring we can provide our customers with the fastest lead times and most reliable supply chain solutions while supporting American industry."

Manufacturers investing in Michigan

Daimler Truck invests $285M to upgrade automotive manufacturing plant in Michigan
The funds will be invested in DTNA’s internal combustion engine (ICE) platform and research and development facilities.

Hemlock Semiconductor receives $325 million from CHIPS Act to increase production of hyper-pure polysilicon in Michigan 
According to the company, the project will generate 180 new jobs for the surrounding area.

Saab invests $75M to open new Michigan manufacturing facility to support the U.S. military
Construction on the new facility will begin later this year, with production beginning in 2026.

Investing in American manufacturing in 2025

This map shows where manufacturers are choosing to invest their resources, whether they are building new production facilities or expanding existing plants.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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