Gentex to Bring Premier Custom Car Builder Ringbrothers to Grand Rapids for the Michigan International Auto Show
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) has announced its role as presenting sponsor of the Michigan International Auto Show, partnering with renowned custom car builder Ringbrothers to showcase their 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda, 'INFECTED.' The show will run from January 30 to February 2, 2025, at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.
The custom vehicle, which debuted at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, features an 807-horsepower Hellcrate Redeye engine and required 5,600 hours of build time. At the show, Gentex will also display its digital vision, connectivity, sensing, and dimmable glass technologies, while offering employment opportunities.
As Ottawa County's largest employer, Gentex has recently expanded into Grand Rapids with a satellite manufacturing facility and a tech-hub engineering center. The company continues to demonstrate its commitment to the local community through its support of the show and the Cars for Kids Gala benefiting Mary Free Bed Kids.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) ha annunciato il suo ruolo di sponsor principale del Michigan International Auto Show, collaborando con il rinomato costruttore di auto personalizzate Ringbrothers per presentare la loro Plymouth 'Cuda del 1970, 'INFECTED.' Lo spettacolo si svolgerà dal 30 gennaio al 2 febbraio 2025, presso il DeVos Place di Grand Rapids.
Il veicolo personalizzato, che ha debuttato al SEMA Show di Las Vegas, presenta un motore Hellcrate Redeye da 807 cavalli e ha richiesto 5.600 ore di lavoro. Durante lo spettacolo, Gentex esporrà anche le sue tecnologie di visione digitale, connettività, sensori e vetro dimmerabile, offrendo nel contempo opportunità di lavoro.
Essendo il più grande datore di lavoro della contea di Ottawa, Gentex ha recentemente ampliato le sue operazioni a Grand Rapids con un impianto di produzione satellite e un centro tecnologico di ingegneria. L'azienda continua a dimostrare il suo impegno verso la comunità locale attraverso il suo supporto allo spettacolo e al Cars for Kids Gala a beneficio di Mary Free Bed Kids.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) ha anunciado su papel como patrocinador principal del Michigan International Auto Show, asociándose con el renombrado constructor de coches personalizados Ringbrothers para mostrar su Plymouth 'Cuda de 1970, 'INFECTED.' El espectáculo se celebrará del 30 de enero al 2 de febrero de 2025, en DeVos Place en Grand Rapids.
El vehículo personalizado, que hizo su debut en el SEMA Show en Las Vegas, cuenta con un motor Hellcrate Redeye de 807 caballos de fuerza y requirió 5.600 horas de tiempo de construcción. En el espectáculo, Gentex también mostrará sus tecnologías de visión digital, conectividad, sensores y vidrio atenuable, mientras ofrece oportunidades de empleo.
Como el mayor empleador del condado de Ottawa, Gentex ha ampliado recientemente sus operaciones a Grand Rapids con una instalación de fabricación satelital y un centro de ingeniería tecnológica. La empresa sigue demostrando su compromiso con la comunidad local a través de su apoyo al espectáculo y al Cars for Kids Gala, que beneficia a Mary Free Bed Kids.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX)는 미시간 국제 자동차 쇼의 주요 스폰서로서 역할을 발표하며, 유명 맞춤 자동차 제작업체 Ringbrothers와 협력하여 1970년형 Plymouth 'Cuda, 'INFECTED.'를 선보입니다. 이 쇼는 2025년 1월 30일부터 2월 2일까지 그랜드래피즈의 DeVos Place에서 열립니다.
세미 쇼에서 데뷔한 맞춤형 차량은 807마력의 Hellcrate Redeye 엔진을 장착하고 있으며, 제작에는 5,600시간이 소요되었습니다. 쇼 기간 동안 Gentex는 또한 디지털 비전, 연결성, 감지 및 조정 가능한 유리 기술을 전시하며, 고용 기회를 제공합니다.
오타와 카운티의 최대 고용주로서 Gentex는 최근 그랜드래피즈에 위성 제조시설과 기술 중심 엔지니어링 센터를 확장했습니다. 이 회사는 쇼와 Mary Free Bed Kids를 위한 Cars for Kids Gala를 지원함으로써 지역 사회에 대한 헌신을 계속해서 입증하고 있습니다.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) a annoncé son rôle de sponsor principal du Michigan International Auto Show, en partenariat avec le célèbre constructeur de voitures personnalisées Ringbrothers pour présenter leur Plymouth 'Cuda de 1970, 'INFECTED.' Le salon se déroulera du 30 janvier au 2 février 2025, au DeVos Place à Grand Rapids.
Le véhicule personnalisé, qui a fait ses débuts au SEMA Show à Las Vegas, est équipé d'un moteur Hellcrate Redeye de 807 chevaux et a nécessité 5 600 heures de construction. Lors du salon, Gentex présentera également ses technologies de vision numérique, de connectivité, de détection et de verre dimmable, tout en offrant des opportunités d'emploi.
En tant que plus grand employeur du comté d'Ottawa, Gentex a récemment élargi ses opérations à Grand Rapids avec un site de fabrication satellite et un centre d'ingénierie technologique. L'entreprise continue de démontrer son engagement envers la communauté locale grâce à son soutien au salon et au Cars for Kids Gala, qui bénéficie à Mary Free Bed Kids.
Gentex (NASDAQ: GNTX) hat seine Rolle als Hauptsponsor der Michigan International Auto Show angekündigt und arbeitet dabei mit dem renommierten Hersteller von Custom Cars, Ringbrothers, zusammen, um deren 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda, 'INFECTED.' zu präsentieren. Die Ausstellung findet vom 30. Januar bis 2. Februar 2025 im DeVos Place in Grand Rapids statt.
Das maßgefertigte Fahrzeug, das auf der SEMA-Show in Las Vegas debütierte, verfügt über einen 807-PS-Hellcrate-Redeye-Motor und benötigte 5.600 Stunden für den Bau. Während der Show wird Gentex auch seine Technologien für digitale Vision, Konnektivität, Sensorik und dimmbare Verglasung präsentieren und gleichzeitig Arbeitsmöglichkeiten anbieten.
Als größter Arbeitgeber im Ottawa County hat Gentex kürzlich in Grand Rapids mit einem Satellitenfertigungswerk und einem technischen Ingenieurbüro expandiert. Das Unternehmen zeigt weiterhin sein Engagement für die lokale Gemeinschaft durch seine Unterstützung der Show und des Cars for Kids Gala, die Mary Free Bed Kids zugutekommt.
- Recent expansion with new satellite manufacturing facility and tech-hub in Grand Rapids
- Status as Ottawa County's largest employer indicating strong market presence
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ZEELAND, Mich., Jan. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) is once again the presenting sponsor of Michigan International Auto Show, and to celebrate, the company is partnering with Ringbrothers, a world-renowned custom car builder, to bring their recently unveiled 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda, INFECTED,” to the show.
Gentex is a technology company and long-time supplier of electro-optical products for the global automotive, aerospace, fire protection and medical industries. The company is Ottawa County’s largest employer and recently expanded into Grand Rapids with a satellite manufacturing facility in the Madison Square neighborhood and a tech-hub engineering center downtown.
“It’s a special treat and incredible honor to have the Ringbrothers join us for this show,” said Craig Piersma, Gentex vice president of marketing and corporate communications. “Ringbrothers has become the nation’s preeminent custom car builder, so this is a unique opportunity to see how they take an iconic muscle car and turn it into a one-of-a-kind creation—a unique blend of color, performance and design. It undoubtedly will be the highlight of the show!”
Ringbrothers’ INFECTED debuted in November at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. A celebration of the playful spirit and vibrant colors of Mopar’s heyday, INFECTED features extensive fabrication and carbon-fiber components combined with a modern dynamic suspension and an 807-horsepower Hellcrate Redeye engine. Every facet of the car has been designed and built in-house by Ringbrothers, with 5,600 hours invested in the build.
In addition to INFECTED, Gentex’s booth at the show will also highlight some of its digital vision, connectivity, sensing, and dimmable glass technologies. Gentex HR representatives will also be on hand should anyone be interested in exploring employment opportunities. Gentex is known for its world-class facilities, excellent benefits, tremendous work perks, generous bonus structure, and a unique corporate culture that values innovation.
“GR is important to us as we continue to expand and grow outside the lakeshore, which is why we appreciate sponsoring the auto show and its opening night Cars for Kids Gala that supports the great work of Mary Free Bed Kids,” said Gentex Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer Neil Boehm. “We regularly demonstrate our technology to customers at shows around the world, but it’s uniquely gratifying to share our story with the communities in which we live and work.”
This year’s Michigan International Auto Show runs January 30 through February 2, 2025, at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. The show is hosted annually by the Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association and produced by ShowSpan, Inc. It showcases hundreds of production vehicles from more than two dozen global manufacturers, including sedans, vans, SUVs, trucks, hybrids, sports cars, and more. Vintage cars will also be well represented thanks to a display of collection favorites from the Gilmore Car Museum.
Based in Spring Green, Wisconsin, Ringbrothers has established itself in the automotive aftermarket as a premium parts builder and world-class car designer. Among its many accolades are several Chevrolet Best in Show awards, Goodguys Street Machine of the Year awards, Mothers' Shine awards and SEMA Battle of the Builders wins in 2019 and 2022. Ringbrothers proudly designs, fabricates, packages and ships its products from its headquarters in the United States, focusing on quality materials, craftsmanship and customer service. Revolutionizing the way resto-mods are done, Ringbrothers continues to set the standard with its innovative products and builds. Learn more about Ringbrothers products and builds at Ringbrothers.com.
Founded in 1974, Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) is a technology company that leverages its core competencies, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and ongoing research to create market-leading positions in a variety of verticals. You can view some of the Company’s latest technology at www.gentex.com.
SHOW INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Dianna Stampfler, Show Publicist (269-330-4228 / dianna@promotemichigan.com)
Dawn Baker, Show Manager (616 447-2860 x1011 / dawnb@showspan.com)
GENTEX MEDIA CONTACT:
Craig Piersma, Vice President of Marketing (616-772-1800 / craig.piersma@gentex.com)
GENTEX INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
Josh O’Berski, Director of Investor Relations (616-931-3505 / josh.oberski@gentex.com)
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