Gov. Whitmer announces 68 new jobs at Cosma Body Assembly Michigan plant in Lyon Township, strengthening Michigan's leadership in automotive manufacturing

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that Cosma Body Assembly Michigan, a division of Magna International, is expanding its operations in Lyon Township where it will create up to 68 jobs for Michigan workers.  

"Michigan's business climate and highly skilled manufacturing workforce provide an environment where businesses like Magna can grow and thrive, creating good-paying jobs for Michiganders," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "This announcement reaffirms Michigan is transforming along with the automotive industry to ensure the next generation of mobility is designed, developed, tested, and built right here in our state." 

The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $23.6 million, supported by a $340,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. Michigan was chosen over a competing site in Kentucky.

Cosma Body Assembly Michigan (CBAM) is an entity of Magna International, Inc, a global automotive supplier whose roots in the auto industry go back to 1957. Today, Magna makes everything from seats to powertrains and is the only auto supplier to build complete vehicles. Magna currently has 35 facilities and more than 10,000 employees in Michigan. 

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