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Thriving Automotive Manufacturer Expands Production into West Michigan

HOLLAND, Mich., June 20, 2016 -- Coastal Automotive, an automotive manufacturer from Southeast Michigan, is expanding production into Holland. Coastal secured the 300,000 square-foot production space at 900 Brooks Ave. The Holland facility is expected to begin operations next month and plans to create 150 new jobs over the next three years.

Coastal Automotive is a forward-looking automotive supplier whose continued growth in the automotive industry has created the demand for expanded production. The company manufactures several innovative products, including an industry-leading energy management solution, IMPAXX™.  The technology is used globally in passenger and commercial vehicles, as well as by NASCAR and the aerospace industry.

"Expanding production into Holland was a natural fit for us," said Clarence Martin, president of Coastal Automotive.  "The Holland area has significant expertise in manufacturing and the auto industry, and the area has a very talented workforce." Coastal Container, a sister company to Coastal Automotive, is also based in Holland.

Coastal Automotive's expansion into West Michigan is the first step in a strategic, four-year global expansion initiative, in which the company plans production growth into Mexico, China, and Europe.  Coastal's global production will allow them to provide lightweight, passive safety devices to more drivers and passengers around the world.  

"The West Michigan expansion is a great complement to our successful operations in Rochester Hills and we see the two locations working together as the foundation of our plan for global growth," Martin said. 

About Coastal

Coastal Automotive is a forward-looking, Tier 1 global automotive company, whose products and solutions increase the safety of interior passenger spaces and reduce passenger compartment sound in motor vehicles. Coastal Automotive works with unique products and innovative processes to create value for their customers and generates enhanced safety and comfort for the passengers who use their products. Coastal Automotive (Rochester Hills) and its sister company, Coastal Container (Holland), have earned recognition as leaders in innovative solutions. For more information visit: www.coastal-automotive.com or www.coastal-container.com.

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SOURCE Coastal Automotive

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