# Thai Summit to expand Howell plant after new contracts with Ford and Fiat Chrysler

Thai Summit America Corp. plans a $15 million expansion of its Howell, Michigan plant, adding 50,000 square feet and a new press line, after winning contracts to supply parts for Ford and Fiat Chrysler vehicles. Construction is expected to start in September 2019 and complete by May 2020.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-08-16
- Where: Howell, Michigan, United States
- Value: $15.0M
- Starts operating: May 2020
- Status: announced
- Products: skid plates, wheelhouses, box sides, hood panels, roof panels, body side inner assemblies
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Thai Summit America Corp.](https://endata.com/companies/41402.md)
- [Ford Motor Company](https://endata.com/companies/3544.md) (customer)
- [Fiat Chrysler Automobiles](https://endata.com/companies/14862.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [uw-media.livingstondaily.com](https://uw-media.livingstondaily.com/story/news/local/community/howell/2019/08/16/thai-summit-expand-following-new-contracts-ford-fiat-chrysler-bronco-ranger-raptor-jeep-ram/2011880001/), 2019-08-16: "The company estimates it will cost about $15 million to construct a nearly 50,000-square-foot addition to the plant's south side."

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