Gentex planning $45.6 million investment, 100 new jobs in Zeeland

The company plans to create 100 new jobs over the next two years as a result of the investment, company Chief Financial Officer Steve Dykman told City Council members Monday night, shortly before they approved a 12-year tax abatement in support of the project.“(This (project) is to support the ongoing demand for our products globally,” Dykman said, noting that strong sales overseas is fueling much of the growth.Read more here.ZEELAND, MI – With sales of the company’s automatic-dimming rearview mirrors continuing to go strong, Gentex Corporation is investing more than $45.6 million into its manufacturing facilities in the city of Zeeland.

The company plans to create 100 new jobs over the next two years as a result of the investment, company Chief Financial Officer Steve Dykman told City Council members Monday night, shortly before they approved a 12-year tax abatement in support of the project.

“(This (project) is to support the ongoing demand for our products globally,” Dykman said, noting that strong sales overseas is fueling much of the growth.

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