February 2004

Re-Source Industries, a production machine shop, recently acquired the former Burgess Norton facility at 1485 Getty Street in Muskegon. The new facility will accommodate a relocation of existing operations and provide space for additional growth. Re-Source currently has approximately twenty-eight employees. The company expects to hire as many as twelve additional employees as a result of new business and the additional space.

"We are excited about the acquisition of this site and the opportunity to expand our business in Muskegon. The larger facility meets our current needs and provides additional space to grow our business," commented Paul Kuyt, Re-Source Industries President.

City of Muskegon officials were also excited about a new firm and up to forty new jobs coming to the City. Mayor Steve Warmington noted, "This project is an excellent example of people and organizations working together to close a deal. Re-Source Industries is a great addition to the City of Muskegon and we are grateful to each of the parties that worked with us to secure this project."

Grubb & Ellis|Paramount, Comerica Bank, and economic development officials from the City of Muskegon, Muskegon County and Muskegon Area First worked to complete the project.