IMI expansion underway in Michigan

Industrial Magnetics Inc. (IMI) is undertaking a 36,000-square-foot manufacturing space expansion project in at its headquarters facility in Boyne City, Michigan.

The addition will more than double the existing manufacturing space at the location. IMI says the project “strategically supports the steady business growth from existing and new products” the firm is enjoying thanks in part to its recent acquisition of Walker Magnetics.

“The new space will house a variety of work cells designed for efficient changeover to meet the wide array of products we manufacture,” says Casey House, IMI director of operations. “Additionally, it will house 70 tons in crane capacity for large-scale projects, several additional pieces of capital equipment and integrated loading bays to expedite our shipment processes.”

Construction of the addition began last fall, with IMI planning to use the new space July. Once the additional space is complete, IMI’s total manufacturing space in Boyne City will exceed 70,000 square feet.

“We’re very pleased to announce the expansion of our facility,” says Craig Scachitti, general manager of IMI. “We’ve taken great care to design a construction plan that ensures as little workflow interruption as possible. We are confident we’ll maintain our current pace of business through the project and be well-positioned for continued growth. Much of this additional space is earmarked for manufacturing Walker brand products. We are looking forward to continuing to improve on our best-in-class customer service when the project is complete.”