# HexArmor to expand to new facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Performance Fabrics (dba HexArmor) will expand to a new location at 640 Leffingwell Ave NE in Grand Rapids, creating 50 new jobs and investing $8.7 million. The company will renovate a 52,000 sq ft building and take occupancy in early 2019.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2018-05-02
- Where: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
- Value: $8.70M
- Jobs: 50
- Starts operating: 2019
- Status: announced
- Products: cut and puncture resistant gloves and armguards, safety eyewear
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [HexArmor](https://endata.com/companies/31649.md)

## Sources

- [rightplace.org](https://www.rightplace.org/news/the-right-place-assists-hexarmor-with-local-expansion), 2018-05-02: "HexArmor is strongly committed to growth in the City of Grand Rapids, and we feel this vibrant community is the best place for both our business and employees."

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