Legacy Port Huron Paper Company, a subsidiary of BMI Group, has announced their plans to repurpose nearly 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Port Huron in St. Clair County.
The investment will take place across nine buildings where they will revitalize existing space into warehousing, papermill manufacturing facilities and other industrial uses. The project is anticipated to generate $24.5 million in capital investment and anticipates the creation of at least 82 new jobs with starting wages of $27 per hour plus benefits, which is more than $5 above the regional median wage of $21.58.
The Michigan Strategic Fund has offered support in the form of an MBDP performance-based grant in the amount of $1 million. The MBDP funds will also help offset the extensive costs associated with the machinery upgrades and facility renovations, positioning the company to become a strong employer in the Port Huron area.
The project is located in a designated HUB Zone, thereby placing it in a geographically disadvantaged area. MSF support reinforces the state’s commitment to this sector, fostering goodwill and strengthening the paper manufacturing industry in Port Huron.
