It is difficult to overstate how much the success of our organizations hinge on leadership. Which is why this year our team leaders are participating in a year-long development program designed to help leaders understand the specific tasks a leader does. Leading is...
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Coastal Automotive certified to produce PPE through Project DIAMOnD
Coastal Automotive is excited to announce our participation in Project DIAMOnD, which aims to provide local manufacturers with the means to produce emergency PPE in-house on an as-needed basis.
As part of our participation in the program, Coastal Automotive has received a Markforged Mark Two composite 3D printer with FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) and CFF (Continuous Fiber Fabrication) capabilities. During production, this will allow us to increase the strength of the plastic components we produce to a level comparable to aluminum.
Coastal Group companies grab perfect score for quality management
HOLLAND, MI—Coastal Container and Coastal Automotive, both subsidiaries of Holland-based Coastal Group, earned perfect scores for quality management across all four facilities, with zero non-conformities after annual audits. American Systems Registrar (ASR) oversaw...
Coastal Group Acquires Veecor Honeycomb Packaging Manufacturing
Coastal Group, a family owned investment management company, has acquired Veecor, a Louisiana-based honeycomb packaging manufacturer. With the acquisition, Coastal Group has launched Coastal Honeycomb, LLC. The company will produce the lightweight, durable packaging material in Holland and create an initial 12 jobs.
Coastal Automotive Wins GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award
For the fourth consecutive year, Coastal Automotive has earned the 2019 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award. The award recognizes suppliers for meeting 13 challenging criteria including efficient manufacturing practices, positive customer satisfaction,...
Coastal Automotive hosts MEMA and US Representative Bill Huizenga
Coastal Automotive welcomed Representative Bill Huizenga, the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and other automotive manufacturers to its Holland-based manufacturing headquarters on November 6. The visit was coordinated as a part of The Supplier...
Coastal Automotive hosts MEMA and US Representative Elissa Slotkin
Coastal Automotive welcomed US Representative Elissa Slotkin, the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and other automotive manufacturers to its Rochester Hills-based headquarters on October 8. The visit was coordinated as a part of the Supplier...
Coastal Automotive hosts MEMA, State Representative Mary Whiteford, and US Representative Fred Upton
Coastal Automotive welcomed US Representative Fred Upton, State Representative Mary Whiteford, the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and other automotive manufacturers to its Holland-based manufacturing headquarters on August 30. The visit was...
Coastal Automotive Wins GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award
Coastal Automotive earned the 2018 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award for the third year in a row. The company received the award during ceremonies in both Rochester Hills and the Holland Headquarters. General Motors has recognized suppliers with the...
Coastal Automotive Wins 2018 GM Supplier of the Year Award
Coastal Automotive has earned recognition from General Motors as one of its 2018 Supplier of the Year award recipients. Considered the top honor awarded by GM to its suppliers, the Supplier of the Year award is reserved for suppliers who separate themselves from other...
Coastal Automotive achieves perfect IATF audit score
Coastal Automotive creates products that ensure safety and ultimately save lives, which means we need systems and regulations in place to ensure we run efficiently and meet the high standards our customers have come to expect. There is no better confirmation of our...
Coastal Automotive Partners with University of Michigan Solar Car Team
It’s not everyday that we get the opportunity to create a product that would help a vehicle complete a 1,877 mile trip across the Australian outback, run solely by power from the sun. That was the task at hand when we partnered with Chae Woo Lim, engineering director...