Michigan Pharma Firm Cancels Trade Zone Production Plans
Published Date: 9/17/2025
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Summary
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing has decided to cancel its plan to start new production activities at its Michigan facilities in Caledonia and Grand Rapids. This means no changes will happen in the Foreign-Trade Zone 189 for now, and no new investments or jobs related to this plan will take place. The withdrawal was officially requested on September 12, 2025, so everyone can update their plans accordingly.
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Planned Pharma Production Canceled in Michigan
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing withdrew its proposal to start production at its Caledonia and Grand Rapids, Michigan facilities. The withdrawal was requested on September 12, 2025 (the proposal had been docketed May 21, 2025 and published September 17, 2025), so no changes will occur in Foreign-Trade Zone 189 and no new investments or jobs tied to this plan will take place.
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