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Huron County Press News on AG Mfg $1.2M Award8 Years AgoCongresswoman
Candice Miller visits Harbor Beach
Congresswoman Candice Miller stopped in Harbor
Beach last week at the AG Manufacturing plant to give comments and tour the
facility.
She recently secured $1.2 million in federal
funding in the Department of Defense Appropriations, which will allow AG
Manufacturing to continue to produce wire harnesses for the U.S. Air Force.
AG Manufacturing's operations span from
providing automotive components for DaimlerChrysler ,General Motors and
Navistar to supplying the U.S.military with wire technology. The 53,500 sq.ftAG
plant has served Huron County for over 20 years.However, just over three years
ago, the facility was acquired by the now Chairman and CEO Victor Edozien.
AG Manufacturing processes wire harness
assemblies, P.V.C. injection molding, ultrasonic splice welding ,crimp
monitoring and unit packaging and drop shipping.
"That first yea r was really tough;the
former owner wanted to move it off-shore," said Edozien.
He said Huron County Economic Development
Director Carl Osentoski was very instrumental in helping him purchase the
facility.
'When Iacquired the facility, we had to do some
changes to keep the operation from going off-shore; we have proved you can have
a line of business and not move off-shore ," explained Edozien.
He is anticipating approximately $6 million in
contract sales for this year.
Edozien said the venture also has given them the
opportunity to show the United States Military what the facility can do for
them.
Edozien is also proud of the fact that they have
mainly local employees. "We have received a training grant and that has
really helped us; all our employees are local residents," said Edozien.
Many of the current employees have a history of
the business and Edozien took the time to build the management team, creating
an effective work force. "Our employees are very dedicated."
"I don't care what technology you purchase
, ifs about the people,you have to have a team," said Miller.
"Now Idon't have to be here everyday; Ican
be out looking at other ventures," said Edozien.
The facility has reduced their automotive
industry exposure by increasing work in the heavy truck lines and the military
needs.They are also looking to expand in the recreational vehicle ,busses and
further into the military areas.
'We are looking for that low value product, as a
niche market for aftermarket sales," said AG Manufacturing General Manager
Russ Schneidewind .
He added ,"We would like to venture out
further into the heavy truck market,too."
'We have a dedicated work force, we just need to
get the contracts here and keep the jobs here,and in the process we have to
keep diversifying; we have to do what we can do" said Miller.
She added, ''You (AG Manufacturing) can make a
product, keep on budget and make itwork."
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