To: 11th Earl of Mar
True.... the Lifesavers is in Canada.
And SCS and HMI are 1/2 their former selves and mostly just fired people, though they have a facilities in Mexico they have yet to really make the move.
SCS has hinted at moving off shore and keeping their HQ in Grand Rapids.
I was more appalled at the manufacturing downturn in West Michigan. I don't have answers.
To: RockChucker
It is the office furniture industry.
Office furniture is the most descretionary expense some companies have. On a remodel job, a company can wait a long time before getting rid of "outdated" furniture.
To: RockChucker
Also, the ICE MOUNTAIN water bottling plant?
Are you referring to the Big Rapid's water plant what was shut down because of environmental pressure regarding "stealing of ground water"?
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