CHARLOTTE – Markdom Michigan Plastics, Inc., a subsidiary of Toronto-based Markdom International, plans to invest $19 million to establish its first U.S. facility in Charlotte, Michigan. The new operation will occupy a vacant site at 400 Parkland Drive within the city’s industrial park, creating 170 jobs in the region, according to a news release from the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP).
Charlotte Mayor Tim Lewis expressed enthusiasm for the development, emphasizing the city’s support for the project. “We are thrilled to expand Markdom International’s operations in Charlotte, Michigan,” said Nick Orlando, CEO of Markdom International. “This new facility marks an important step in our growth, and we are grateful for the strong support from the City of Charlotte, LEAP, and regional partners. We look forward to creating opportunities for the local workforce and contributing to the region’s economic vitality.”
To support the initiative, Charlotte’s City Council approved a 12-year industrial facilities tax abatement under Public Act 198, freezing 50% of the new property tax revenue for the duration. Mayor Lewis noted the company’s commitment to building a “world-class facility” in the area, stating, “They want to make their first mark in the U.S. a big success.”
