Mancelona Business Receives Michigan Works! Award

Antrim Machine Products in Mancelona has received special recognition from Northwest Michigan Works!. The company was recognized for its success as an employer and Michigan Works! partner.

Michigan Works! has helped Antrim Machine Products hire at least seven new employees including machinists, quality control, and their office manager. The company participated in a machining employer forum to help develop training to meet employer needs, and also participated in the job shadowing portion of a recent just-it-time training program.

Antrim Machine Products received the award at the June 10 meeting of the Northwest Michigan Workforce Development Board in Traverse City. The Board also presented other awards to several northwest Michigan workers and businesses who have participated in Michigan Works! programs.

Antrim Machine Products has been operating since 1974 and is a full service manufacturing facility. Their services include turning, milling, grinding, assembly, packaging, and dry film lubricant.

In the photo (above): Daryl and Jerry Witowski, Owners, Antrim Machine Products; Dave Adams, Chairman, Northwest Michigan Workforce Development Board; and Terry Vandercook, Business Liaison Northwest Michigan Works!

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