Norton Shores manufacturer, Integricoat, looking to expand
Published: Monday, January 09, 2012, 10:22 AM Updated: Monday, January 09, 2012, 10:45 AM
By Brian McVicar | The Muskegon Chronicle MLive.com
A Norton Shores manufacturer could be getting a new home.
Spring Lake-based Judson Properties has received permission from the city of Norton Shores to build a 48,300 square-foot manufacturing facility at 1160 Judson. City Administrator Mark Meyers said the facility is being built for Norton Shores-based Integricoat, Inc.
Integricoat could not be reached for comment. In a 2004 story published in The Chronicle, the company was said to have produced “powder-coated metal components for the automotive and furniture industries.”
According to state records, Integricoat currently is located at 650 Airport Place in Norton Shores. Graham Howe is listed as the company's registered agent.
City officials said it's their understanding that Integricoat is moving and will cease operations at its existing plant once the new one opens. It's unclear whether the company is planning on adding employees.
Mayor Gary Nelund said he's pleased that Integricoat is choosing to build its new facility in Norton Shores.
“They needed to expand,” Nelund said. “My understanding is they needed more space.”