Saginaw Control & Engineering, Inc. will invest at least $50 million to expand operations in Saginaw Township and Thomas Township, a project expected to create 95 new jobs.
Saginaw Control & Engineering, Inc. will invest $50M to expand in Michigan (Photo source: SCE)
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said the expansion reflects Michigan’s ability to attract and retain investment in advanced industries, including manufacturing, automotive technology and AI-related sectors.
Headquartered in Saginaw, the company has served the electrical industry since 1963 and manufactures standard and custom enclosures, along with precision sheet metal fabrications. Its products are used across sectors including robotics, agriculture, food and beverage, and data centers.
The company plans to build a new 230,000-square-foot facility in Thomas Township and purchase additional machinery and equipment to support continued demand. Company officials said the investment follows sustained growth since 2009, including a 15% increase in 2025.
The project’s 95 new positions are expected to offer wages above the regional median, alongside benefits including employer-paid health insurance premiums.
“This expansion is about more than increasing capacity; it’s about investing in our people and supporting the community that has supported us over the years,” said Saginaw Control & Engineering Vice President Scott Baldauf. He said the investment reinforces the company’s Made in the USA strategy and long-term commitment to Michigan manufacturing.
The project received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund through a $570,000 performance-based grant under the Michigan Business Development Program. Additional support includes a planned local property tax abatement from Thomas Township and a State Education Tax abatement authorized by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Matt McCauley, Senior Vice President of Regional Development at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, said the company’s decision to grow in its home region will strengthen local prosperity and create quality jobs. “By expanding locally, the company will continue to create good-paying jobs, while building up the prosperity of Michiganders and the region as a whole,” he said.
Local leaders said the investment will further position the Great Lakes Bay Region as a center for advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation.
Michigan has continued to compete for manufacturing and technology projects through a combination of skilled labor, industrial infrastructure and targeted incentive programs, with the Saginaw Control expansion adding to that momentum.
