The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development voted to approve a grant for a local Michigan business, Precision Hardwoods, totaling $100,000. Precision Hardwoods will use the grant funding to increase their manufacturing capacity, for an expansion on their business space, for new advanced machinery, and to create 15 new jobs.
Precision Hardwoods has been a key player in the hardwood production business for more than 10 years. Their products include green industrial lumber and grade lumber. With this funding, they aim to enhance their manufacturing capabilities almost 10-fold, from 25,000 board feet per day to 220,000 board feet per day. They will do this through obtaining advanced machinery and workforce development to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of premium, locally sourced, wood products.
Mike Sturgill, owner of Precision Hardwoods, said: "The grant funding provided by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will allow us to provide our community with 15 additional jobs and the ability to better supply Michigan and beyond with quality locally sourced lumber products!"
