Loc Performance in Plymouth Township is planning an unspecified “major” investment in its Lapeer and Lansing plants in the coming 12 months to support recently won defense contracts for missile system structures.
The first capital investments will occur in the remaining weeks of 2024 as the manufacturing of the missile structures begin low-rate initial production.
To meet the demands for the large-scale missile structures, Loc is investing in high-precision 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centers at Lapeer, with two new machines already installed and operational.
Additionally, Loc is enhancing its manufacturing support by installing large-capacity and highly accurate coordinate measuring machines, intended to ensure the highest standards of quality and precision.
Expansion is planned at Loc’s Lansing plant in 2025.
Loc states the contracts position the company as a key supplier for several missile programs that are expected to be in production for multiple years going forward.
“As we continue to elevate our skills and technology, we see an exciting opportunity for growth in both Loc’s commercial and defense sectors,” says Wayne Dula, director of business development at Loc Performance. “Missile structures represent a key area for expansion within our defense market strategy.”
The developments are expected to create new job opportunities for skilled CNC multi-axis machinists at both Loc’s Lapeer and Lansing locations. Additionally, Loc plans to expand its skilled manufacturing and quality engineering teams to support this growth.
Loc has more than 1.75 million square feet of manufacturing space with facilities in Plymouth Township, Lansing, and Lapeer; and St. Marys, Ohio. Overall, it has more than 1,000 total employees.
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