GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — American Seating, an iconic name in Grand Rapids’ manufacturing history, has been acquired by a new joint venture.
Earlier this year, GR Seating LLC was formed as a 50/50 joint venture between NFI Group Inc and GILLIG LLC, both of which are North American bus manufacturers and longtime customers of American Seating.
The transaction was finalized Tuesday, according to a release from American Seating. The new owners say they intend to maintain Grand Rapids operations, continue using the American Seating name and keep the current contract with UAW Local 135…