The MONROE NEWS

Tenneco receives fund approval from Michigan EDC

The Tenneco Automotive Operating Co. Inc. plant in Marshall has been awarded a $315,000 Michigan Strategic Fund grant for its expansion project, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced Wednesday.

Tenneco is a global manufacturing company that offers clean air and ride performance solutions to diversified markets including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway equipment and the aftermarket.

The North America Ride Performance headquarters, formerly the Monroe Auto Equipment Co., is based in Monroe.

Tenneco Michigan will convert a site in Marshall to a dedicated service manufacturing center, investing $358,483 and creating 54 jobs, the press release said.

This will allow customers to continue to receive OEM parts from the same equipment, tooling and Marshall workforce, allowing the company to free up space to launch new programs at the main manufacturing sites in Marshall.

The City of Marshall is offering to pay for and install additional sidewalk space at the site in support of the project.

“This is a great example of local and state government working together to provide an environment that assists Tenneco to add competitive jobs to the local community,” said Tenneco Lean/ Maintenance and Facilities Manager Mark Wallace.

In July, MSF approved a $750,000 MBDP grant to support the company’s expansion in Northville Township, a project that will generate a total capital investment of $ 23.1 million and create 95 jobs.