Michigan Bests Ohio for Auto Deal

Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that Metaldyne plans an $8.l million expansion of its Middleville facility to accommodate the manufacture of an aluminum part for the new six-speed transmission to be used by two North American automakers. Assistance offered through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) helped convince the company to locate the project in Michigan instead of a competing location in Ohio. More here.