GRAND RAPIDS – Lacks Enterprises Inc. on Monday announced it is supplying exclusive high-performance carbon fiber wheels for the new 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. “Ride and handling are important for any vehicle but are even more critical for an ultra high-performance vehicle like the Challenger SRT Demon 170,” said Mike Clover, Lacks Enterprises
LANSING - The 2023 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch awardees are small and mighty, having generated significant economic impact across the state. In 2022, these businesses generated $453 million in total annual revenue, a 57% increase since 2021. The companies reported they had 1,439 full-time equivalent employees in 2022 and project 498 net new jobs for
DEARBORN,- In Elon Musk-like fashion, Ford CEO Jim Farley made bullish claims about self-driving tech and said the automaker's next electric pickup will drive itself. In a new interview with Bloomberg published Friday, Farley upped his company's pressure on Tesla, saying the company's next electric truck set to debut in 2025 is a "breakthrough product." "On the highway on
ANN ARBOR–Autonomous driving developer May Mobility has launched its third-generation autonomous driving system, which the company described as “another significant step on the path to driverless commercial operations that will improve safety, efficiency and rider satisfaction. Improvements include increased speed, tele-assist capabilities and improved detection accuracy.” The company said its new autonomy system includes its
CANTON - MMS Holdings, a data-focused contract research organization – announced its partnership with the Institute for Advanced Clinical Trials to accelerate the development of life-saving therapeutics, including vaccines, medicines, and medical devices for children. MMS is a sponsor of I-ACT’s Spin Challenge, a creative way to raise funds to advance and accelerate children’s clinical
ANN ARBOR – The 25th season of the Washtenaw Economic Club will kick off March 14, with the much-anticipated 2023 economic outlook presented by University of Michigan faculty. Donald Grimes and Gabriel Ehrlich will present their annual forecast 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Washtenaw Community College (WCC), which sponsors the Washtenaw Economic Club. The
SOUTHFIELD —Stefanini Group has launched a Transformation Office to drive innovation and digital transformation on behalf of its clients. “Pursuing large-scale innovation is a lofty task for organizations to achieve, which provides Stefanini an opportunity to drive prioritization and business value for our clients,” said Chris Schmidt, chief innovation officer at Stefanini. “Compelling both internal
ROCHESTER –Officials at Auto Hauler Exchange announced the launch of its new online marketplace that transforms the way shippers and carriers connect with one another. The first digital marketplace of its kind in the vehicle logistics industry, the new Auto Hauler Exchange (AHX) connects rigorously vetted large and small vehicle haulers across the United States
BIRMINGHAM – Smart Holder manufacturer D.S. Holder GmbH based near Vienna, Austria, has entered a partnership with SmartFinds Marketing, a 35-year-old award-winning marketing agency from Birmingham. The Smart Holder, whose global patent was approved in December 2021, will be manufactured in the Istanbul metropolitan area in Turkiye. The Smart Holder is a quality patented and
GRAND RAPIDS —Fishbeck announced that it has acquired Kalamazoo-based Envirologic as of Jan. 1. With the acquisition of the environmental consulting and services provider, Fishbeck looks to expand its environmental capabilities. “We’re headed into 2023 feeling confident in a seamless transition, as Envirologic’s services, mission and culture align well with our own at Fishbeck,” said
