Global Impact
West Michigan is an international hub for manufacturing businesses around the world.
West Michigan distributes nearly $8 billion worth of exports a year.
Over 130 international businesses have operations in West Michigan
Companies from Germany, France, Italy, South Korea and more have operations in West Michigan.
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West Michigan’s largest industries by value in exports include:
- Motor Vehicle Parts: $1,701.6 million
- Misc. General Purpose Machinery: $398.8 million
- Plastics: $345.4 million
- Grain and Oilseed Products: $333.6 million
- Household Appliances: $331 million
- Growth in the value of exports: +2.5 percent
Some of the Company We Keep
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Explore Our Industries
West Michigan serves as a collaborative manufacturing hub for businesses in the automotive, office furniture, aerospace, and food processing industries.