MAHLE expands in Farmington Hills, set to hire

MAHLE Industries is expanding in Farmington Hills location, consolidating another facility in Novi with the newly expanded campus. It's a move that is expected to lead to 350 jobs in Farmington Hills.

The 17-year-old automotive supplier acquired the former Nailco facility at 23200 Haggerty Road, which adjacent to MAHLE Industries current headquarters. The new facility provides the company with an additional 50,000 square feet of office space along with warehouse space that could be used for future growth.

"The building that was right next door was perfect," says Jeff Trent, director of marketing for MAHLE Industries.

MAHLE Industries specializes in manufacturing piston systems, cylinder components, valve train systems, air management systems and liquid management systems. It has hired eight people over the last year and has 13 open positions right now.

"The target is to have the move done by the beginning of 2013," Trent says. "We will begin renovations soon."

Source: Jeff Trent, director of marketing for MAHLE Industries
Writer: Jon Zemke

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