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© University of Michigan
• #1 in mechanical
• #1 in industrial
engineers
engineers
• #2 in mechanical
engineering technicians
• #4 in electrical
engineers
• #6 in electrical
and electronics engineering technicians
• #8 in materials
engineers
32,640
4,970
Michigan Ranks:
4,530
7,300
Highly Skilled, Competitive Workforce
1,060
Home to more than 89,000 engineers, Michigan ranks first in the
nation for its concentration of engineering and architecture talent. It
has the highest concentration of industrial and mechanical engineers
in the U.S., and as of May 2013, Michigan employed more industrial
engineers (24,430) and mechanical engineers (32,640) than any
other state in the country.
24,430
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Nationally Ranked Engineering Programs
Michigan has 16 universities and colleges with nationally ranked undergraduate engineering programs, four of which also have
nationally ranked graduate programs, according to the 2015 U.S. News & World Report.
Michigan
Technological
University
University of
Michigan
Nine graduate programs
ranked in the top 10.
Eight ranked engineering
graduate programs.
Undergraduate
Calvin College
Central Michigan Universtiy
Ferris State University
Grand Valley State University
Hope College
Kettering University
Lake Superior State University
Lawrence Technological University
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Saginaw Valley State University
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Michigan-Dearborn
University of Michigan
Wayne State University
Michigan
State
University
Kettering
University
Seven ranked engineering
graduate programs.
Two undergraduate
programs ranked
in the top 10.
Central Michigan
University
Five ranked engineering
graduate programs.
Graduate
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
University of Michigan
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University*
Calvin College
Hope College
Western Michigan
University
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
and Graduate
*Only graduate program
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Wayne
State
University
Michigan State University
University of
Michigan
University of Detroit Mercy
Wayne State University
The University Research Corridor
The University Research Corridor (URC) – which includes Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State
University – is the premier collaborative automotive education program in the nation. URC universities have 23 research centers,
laboratories and partnerships and graduate more than 3,600 students annually in technical careers for the automotive industry.
Automotive R&D Hub
Brain Power for the Auto Industry
Michigan remains the preeminent place for auto-related research and development where key industry players from around the world
have facilities to remain at the forefront of innovation.
• Michigan is home to 375 automotive R&D centers, 120 of which are foreign-owned.
• According to the Center for Automotive Research, $8.9 billion or 76 percent of $12 billion in R&D business in Michigan was automotive related – leading the nation in automotive related R&D.
• Between 1964 and 2012, Michigan accounted for more than 27 percent of the automotive patents issued nationwide, averaging 1 automotive patent per day for 49 years. This outpaces every state in the nation by more than 300 percent.
Global or North American
R&D Headquarters in Michigan
Additional Auto Manufacturers
with R&D Facilities in Michigan
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Manufacturing Expertise: Michigan’s Unrivaled Production
In addition to top tier engineering talent, Michigan employs a highly skilled manufacturing labor force at nationally competitive
wages. As a result, Michigan has led the nation in manufacturing jobs created between 2010 and 2013, adding nearly 73,784
jobs. Since 2010, Michigan has created 30,270 jobs specific to automotive manufacturing, which equals more than 20 jobs
created every day for 4 years.
Automotive Manufacturing Footprint
Michigan’s renowned manufacturing expertise and footprint power unrivaled automotive production levels in the nation and continent.
•Michigan leads the nation in motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts manufacturer establishments with
Nearly 25 percent of these (419) are foreign-owned.
•There are 1,415 tool and die establishments in Michigan, more than any other state.
•Michigan leads the nation in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) assembly plants with 13.
•There are
35 OEM components/materials plants in Michigan, more than any other state.
Michigan is the capital of the global automotive industry, and General Motors has been proud to call it our home
since 1908. The state’s business and manufacturing environment and expertise are unequaled, which is why we
base so much of our research and development, design, engineering, and manufacturing workforce here, and so
does our broad supplier base. GM’s long history and strong relationship with Michigan has resulted in a successful
public and private partnership, one that will continue and flourish for years to come.
Mark Reuss, Executive Vice President, Global Product Development, Purchasing and
Supply Chain, General Motors
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1,741.
Michigan Vehicle Production by the Numbers
Michigan’s vehicle production of 2.47 million in 2013, exceeded the pre-recession levels of 2.33
next closest state’s production by over 1 million vehicles.
million of 2007, exceeding the
2,471,636
2,333,271
2,000,000
2,263,638
1,909,119
# Produced
1,852,654
1,586,181
1,146,134
1,000,000
15 %
21.2 %
U.S. Production
14.3 %
19.9 %
U.S. Production
13 %
20.3 %
U.S. Production
13 %
22 %
U.S. Production
14.2 %
22.3 %
U.S. Production
14.6 %
22.9 %
U.S. Production
15.3 %
North American
Production
North American
Production
North American
Production
North American
Production
North American
Production
North American
Production
North American
Production
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Source: Automotive News
21.5 %
U.S. Production
Year
Competitive Hourly Wages
A highly skilled workforce at nationally competitive wages makes Michigan the best value option for accessing world-class
manufacturing talent to compete in the 21st century global economy.
20.08
22.20
23.34
26.11
20.94
22.63
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Source: Bureau of National Affairs
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Investment and Infrastructure: Unmatched in the World Whether it’s Michigan’s renowned supplier network or the logistical infrastructure to move freight anywhere in the world, the assets
in the Motor State make it a magnet for automotive investment. According to the Center for Automotive Research, between 2010
and July 2014, automakers and suppliers invested $16.3 billion in Michigan, nearly $2.8 billion of which came from 76 foreign
automotive firms from 20 different countries.
In 2013, 28
Michigan counties received
more than $2.3 billion in automotive
investment, creating nearly 11,000 jobs.
Automotive Trade: Imports and Exports
Imports and exports of transportation equipment to and from
Michigan companies grew significantly between 2009 and 2013.
exported more than $29 billion
Michigan companies
in transportation equipment to 169
countries in 2013, an increase of nearly 105 percent from 2009. In 2013, automotive exports to Canada totaled
nearly $14.8 billion –
of Michigan’s transportation equipment export total.
51 percent
imported more than $76 billion
Michigan companies
in transportation equipment in 2013,
an increase of more than 110 percent from 2009. In 2013, automotive imports from Canada totaled nearly
$34 billion –
of Michigan’s transportation equipment import total.
44 percent
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63 of the Top 100 Automotive Suppliers to North America
are Headquartered in Michigan
Decision Making Headquarters for the Global Auto Industry
Ann Arbor (1)
Plymouth (10)
NSK Americas
Aisin World Corp. of America
Hella Corporate Center USA, Inc.
Honeywell
Johnson Controls, Inc.
JTEKT Automotive Group Cos.
Metaldyne, LLC
Sanluis Rassini, S.A. DE C.V.
TRAM, Inc.
Auburn Hills (2)
Alps Electric North America, Inc.
Autoliv North America
Benteler Automotive Corp.
BorgWarner Inc.
Brose North America, Inc.
Continental AG
Dow Automotive
Dura Automotive Systems, LLC
Faurecia
GKN Driveline
Grupo Antolin North America, Inc.
Henniges Automotive
Magneti Marelli Holding USA
TI Automotive Ltd.
TK Holdings, Inc.
Canton (3)
Yazaki North America, Inc.
Detroit (4)
American Axle and
Manufacturing
Bridgewater Interiors
Farmington Hills (5)
AEES
Autoneum North America, Inc.
JATCO USA
Mahle Industries, Inc.
Mobis North America
Robert Bosch, LLC
Novi (9)
Cooper-Standard Automotive
Eberspaecher North America, Inc.
Kongsberg Automotive
Mando America Corp.
Maxion Wheels
Ann Arbor
5
9
8 6
10
3
18
1
WASHTENAW
Nexteer Automotive
16
17
Mt. Clemens
19
14
Detroit
4
WAYNE
Shelby Township (13)
CIE Automotive USA, Inc.
Southfield (14)
Denso International America, Inc.
Federal-Mogul Corp.
Grede Holdings, LLC
IAC Group North America
Lear Corp.
South Haven (15)
Alpena
TrelleborgVibracoutic
Gaylord
Sterling Heights (16)
Traverse City
Key Safety Systems
Grayling
Troy (17)
Van Buren Township (18)
ZF Group NAO
MACOMB
19
Saginaw (12)
Northville (8)
Mount Pleasant (7)
OAKLAND
Webasto Roof Systems, Inc.
American Mitsuba Corp.
Tower Automotive, Inc.
TRW Automotive, Inc.
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Pontiac
Rochester Hills (11)
Delphi Automotive, LLP
DuPont Automotive
Gestamp North America
Inteva Products, LLC
Kautex Textron North America
Plastic Omnium Co.
Schaeffler Group North America
Toyoda Gosei North America Corp.
Valeo, Inc.
Livonia (6)
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2
Tawas City
Manistee
Port Austin
Bad Axe
Mt. Pleasant
7
12
Saginaw
Flint
Grand Rapids
Port Huron
Visteon Corp.
Warren (19)
Lansing
SRG Global, Inc.
15
6
Detroit
Battle Creek
Benton Harbor/
St. Joseph
Monroe
Source: Automotive News
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Michigan is recognized as the automotive capital of the world for many good reasons. Toyota is pleased to conduct its
North American engineering and research activities where the action is. The engineering and design synergy created
through the huge supplier base and engineering talent centered in Michigan is why Toyota continues to expand our
R&D operations here.
Simon Nagata, President and CEO, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing N.A., Inc.
Logistics & Infrastructure
Whether it’s Michigan’s renowned manufacturing base and R&D, professional service firms with dedicated automotive practices,
or its ideal global location, Michigan has an automotive infrastructure that is unmatched anywhere in the world.
Michigan is only 500 miles, or a day’s drive, from half of the population of the United States and provides the infrastructure
needed to transport products and people there and across the world. Michigan has an extensive network of logistical assets
that make moving automotive components a breeze.
ROAD
RAIL
Michigan is served by 28
freight railroads (7th in the
country) covering 3,634 miles
of rail (12th in the country).
Michigan is among the top
10 in the nation for road
infrastructure with 1,244
miles of interstate highway
and 8,480 miles of U.S. and
state highways.
In 2011, Michigan railroads
moved more than 4.1 million
tons of motor vehicles and
parts on 246,600 carloads,
more than any other state.
Michigan is one of only two2
Great Lakes states with toll
-free highways.
AIR
WATER
Michigan has 18 commercial
airports, including the 18th
busiest airport in the world,
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne
County Airport (DTW). DTW
offers 280 international flights
weekly and ranks in the top 25
for cargo movement in North
America.
Willow Run Airport handles
more than 160 million pounds
of cargo annually including
high-value automotive and
electronic components.
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Michigan has 40 commercial
ports, 38 of which are deep
water ports.
The Port of Detroit is the third
largest international gateway
in the United States and
connects the Great Lakes and
the entire Midwest to the St.
Lawrence Seaway.
Intelligent Mobility: Leading Connected Vehicle Technology
Michigan is uniquely positioned to lead the world in the development and integration of automotive technology that will define 21st
century intelligent mobility. In 2012, Michigan led the United States in connected vehicle projects (30). The United States is the
global leader in these projects, with 44 percent of projects worldwide.
The Detroit region is a leader of connected
vehicle programs with locations in 8
cities
in Southeast Michigan.
•The state of Michigan is currently utilizing “real-world” deployment of comprehensive, multi-modal connected vehicle systems,
testing vehicle-to-infrastructure and vehicle-to-vehicle communications on more than 2,800 vehicles (passenger, commercial and transit buses).
•The Detroit region is home to the largest
deployment of video imaging for traffic management in the world.
•More than 200 miles of freeway in the Detroit region are instrumented for 456 closed-circuit television cameras, 203 dynamic message signs, 488 microwave vehicle detector sites, 57 environmental sensor stations, 34 communication hubs and 7 travel time signs.
•General Motors is leading intelligent mobility efforts in Michigan with the first V2V-equipped car, the 2017 Cadillac CTS. GM is also joining the Michigan Department of Transportation, the University of Michigan’s Mobility Transformation Center and other automakers to create V2I-enabled corridors on 120 miles of metro Detroit roadways, the largest deployment of V2I technology in the U.S.
Michigan is an iconic automotive hub – from a strong technical workforce to innovative companies to effective OEM and
supplier relationships – it truly is the best place for industry growth. That’s why at IAV, we’re proud to have an expanding
presence in Michigan. This includes bringing our highly automated driving expertise here, to the Great Lakes State, to
assist in building a robust, intelligent mobility infrastructure. Leveraging the extensive automotive resources and talent
pool in the region will further illustrate the state’s key leadership position in developing state-of-the-art driving systems
and its role in advancing the industry as it pursues intelligent mobility success.
Andy Ridgway, President of IAV Automotive Engineering, Inc.
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Infrastructure and Resources
University of Michigan Transportation Institute (UMTRI) – Dedicated to achieving safe and sustainable transportation for a
global society, UMTRI has a multimillion-dollar research program. Its key initiatives include the Center for the Management of
Information for Safe and Sustainable Transportation and Michigan Mobility Transformation Center.
The University of Michigan’s new Mobility Transformation Center (MTC) broke ground on a $6.5 million connectivity
test facility it is developing with the Michigan Department of Transportation on the university’s north campus. When the 32-acre
track opens, researchers will be able to test connected and autonomous vehicles in a simulated urban environment. The MTC
aims to transfer results at the track to a 20,000-vehicle demonstration system in Ann Arbor and two other locations in Southeast Michigan by 2021.
Southeast Michigan Connected Vehicle Test Bed – Encompassing 75 linear miles, the most extensive test bed in the nation provides companies the capability to test safety, mobility, environmental applications and components, led by the U.S. DOT’s Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) research program.
Former Willow Run Powertrain Plant – Proposed home for a technologically advanced connected vehicle research center, a project
that could become a hub of research and development for the vehicles of tomorrow and a catalyst for jobs in innovative automotive
research.
Oakland County Connected Car Task Force – Oakland County has a task force to determine how to deploy the first countywide
connected vehicle infrastructure system, which will collect information from connected vehicle stakeholders and industry leaders
and experts in order to develop an implementation plan.
NextEnergy – One of the nation’s leading accelerators of advanced energy technologies, business and industries. This includes:
building energy management systems, demonstration of next generation solid state lighting, Vehicle–to-Grid (V2G) commerce,
and connected vehicles in a dedicated short range communications (DSRC) framework.
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Innovation, Collaboration & Growth:
Michigan’s New Automotive Strategy
In 2013, Gov. Rick Snyder created the Michigan Automotive Office within the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
to develop and lead a 30-year strategic plan. The office drives action to support the industry, retain automotive businesses and
attract new ones, and complement the state’s overall economic growth strategy.
Major Michigan Legislative Advances
2012-2014
January 1, 2012
Positive Tax Reform Passed
Michigan’s new corporate income tax is the lowest in the Midwest
and is among the lowest in the nation.
December 12, 2012
Right-to-Work Law Passed
Michigan became the 24th right-to-work state in the United States.
December 20, 2012
Personal Property Tax Eliminated
Michigan eliminated its personal property tax on industrial property
to be more manufacturing-friendly.
December 27, 2013
Driverless Car Legislation Signed
Gov. Snyder signed legislation allowing manufacturers to test driverless
cars on Michigan roads.
July 31, 2014
Regulations Decreased
Thus far, 1,600 obsolete, unnecessary and burdensome rules have
been eliminated in Michigan.
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Developing the Future
The Michigan Automotive Office and MEDC collaborate with industry, academia and government to advance automotive
technologies, attract and develop high-skilled talent, and make the case for greater private capital investment.
Michigan Advanced Technician Training Program (MAT2) – An industry-driven approach to workforce training, MAT2 offers employer-paid tuition and on-the-job training with pay, and is open to graduating high school seniors or students currently
enrolled in community colleges or four-year universities.
American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute – Led by University of Michigan, Ohio-based manufacturing
technology nonprofit EWI and Ohio State University, it will establish an ecosystem to support production of lightweight materials.
Domestic & International Business Development
Capitalizing on new opportunities afforded by a much-improved business climate, the MEDC and auto office are engaging both
Michigan-based and global automotive businesses to execute their growth plans here.
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In FY 2013, the state partnered on 34 automotive investment projects with more than 7,200 jobs committed and $953 million
in private investment ($180 million in public support).
•Between January 2011 and May 2014, there have been 359 foreign direct investment projects in Michigan representing a total capital investment of $9 billion, and over 31,000 new jobs. Out of a total 359 foreign direct investment projects, the automotive industry accounted for 18.1 percent of the projects, creating over 10,000 jobs and $1.7 billion in capital investment.
Supporting Business Growth
Businesses need capital to grow and diversify. To incentivize tight capital markets to lend, Michigan has developed creative methods
to provide the capital businesses need to grow and prosper.
Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP)
The MBDP provides grants, loans or economic assistance to qualified businesses that create investments and jobs in Michigan.
Michigan Business Growth Fund
The Michigan Business Growth Fund operates several programs that assist lenders and borrowers in financing expansion or
diversification projects within the state of Michigan.
Capital Access Program (CAP)
CAP uses small amounts of public resources to support private bank financing, providing small Michigan businesses access to
capital that might not otherwise be available.
Private Activity Bonds (PABs)
The MEDC, through the Michigan Strategic Fund, can issue tax-exempt and taxable PABs for credit-worthy companies considering
investing in eligible projects.
American Axle & Manufacturing is experiencing significant year over year sales growth, much of which occurs
right here in Michigan. Seven of our thirty-four global facilities are located here, and we recently invested
over $130 million to launch our new disconnecting AWD system in Three Rivers. The technical facilities,
human talent, and assistance from governmental agencies and economic development organizations greatly
enhance our ability to achieve this type of success.
David C. Dauch, Chairman, President & CEO, American Axle & Manufacturing
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Innovation, Collaboration & Growth
Whether it’s high-tech engineering, top-notch research, a highly skilled
workforce or close proximity to a premier global supply chain, Michigan has
it all. Nowhere else is there as dense an automotive industry cluster with
manufacturers, suppliers and businesses from around the globe.
The Detroit Regional Chamber represents a united, 10-county area of Southeast
Michigan home to more than 315,000 companies and 5.3 million people. The
Detroit region provides a dynamic and cost-competitive environment capable
of supporting today’s global businesses.
This document combines substantive data and testimonials from automotive experts to prove Michigan
and the Detroit region is the global epicenter of the automotive industry. I contend there is no place
more ideal to design, engineer and mass-produce automobiles or auto-related components than here.
Thank you for taking a look at all the reasons why Michigan is Auto.
Sandy K. Baruah
President and Chief Executive Officer
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