Manufacturing
American Seating Grand Rapids • www.americanseating.com
Since 1886, sitting down has been a way of life for American Seating. Their world-class seating solutions for architectural environments, including the education, entertainment, office and government contract markets are legendary.
They’ve set the benchmark for seating product design, durability and comfort.
Consider just some of their recent installations: new club seating at U-M’s football stadium, historic renovation of seating at the Boston Red Sox Fenway Park, and for Meadowlands – home of the New York Jets and Giants pro-football teams. Their seating also is in Grand Rapid’s public transit system, the Chicago Transit Authority, and elsewhere.
“We’re honored to be a 2011 Best of Michigan Business Award recipient. Our company has been making seating and related products in Grand Rapids for 125 years. American Seating is proud of our Michigan-based workforce and the quality of product that we produce for clients not only in Michigan but all across America and the world,” said Tom Bush, company president and chief operating officer.
Automatic Spring Products Corp. Grand Haven • www.automaticspring.com
Automatic Spring Products Corp. is a technology focused, high-volume manufacturer of custom designed compression, extension and torsion springs, wire forms, flat springs, stampings, spring and shim washers, and assemblies.
They control the entire manufacturing process from engineering concept and prototyping to in-house tooling, manufacturing, heat-treating, burr removal and phosphating. That total process control results in improved quality, delivery, process refinement and cost optimization.
The company recently moved their wire production into a new 53,000-square foot facility on Hayes Street in Grand Haven. This new plant allows them to better serve each customer’s needs. Their original facility remains dedicated to improving workflow and manufacturing processes in their multi-slide, stamping, assembly, tool room and finishing operations.
Because of their new facility, equipment, increased capacity, and on-time delivery, their goal is to exceed every manufacturing project that comes their way. Information from company website
Kellogg Co. Battle Creek • www.kelloggcompany.com
The familiar-looking ‘K’ of the Kellogg Co. looks as good as any of their products taste. Being the leading producer of cereal and convenience foods, the Battle Creek company holds a unique place in the history of food producers.
For more than 100 years, consumers have been buying Kellogg cereals. Founded in 1906, their products are now manufactured in 18 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries.
W.K. Kellogg, the company’s founder said, “We are a company of dedicated people making quality products for a healthier world.”
Kellogg remains the leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, fruit-flavored snacks, frozen waffles and veggie foods
Since 2006, Kellogg has contributed more than $64 million in cash and $122 million in products to charitable organizations.
“We look forward to carrying forward the legacy our founder began by continuing to provide consumers with the great-tasting, high-quality foods and programs that help promote health and well-being,” said Kellogg CEO John Bryant.