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Mayville Engineering Company Finalizes Plans to Open New Facility in Hazel Park, Michigan

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Mayville Engineering Company (NYSE: MEC) has announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Hazel Park, Michigan. This initiative aims to enhance production capacity in response to a new strategic customer relationship. The facility will span approximately 450,000 square feet, with plans to hire up to 390 employees and invest $35 million to $45 million in capital. MEC has signed a ten-year lease and has received a $2.5 million incentive from the State of Michigan. Production is set to begin early next year, boosting both local employment and capacity.

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  • New facility enhances production capacity to meet customer demands.
  • Investment between $35 million to $45 million to support new operations.
  • Plans to hire up to 390 employees, boosting local job market.
  • Received a $2.5 million incentive package from the State of Michigan.
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Mayville Engineering Company (NYSE: MEC) (the “Company” or “MEC”), a leading U.S.-based value added manufacturing partner that provides a broad range of prototyping and tooling, production fabrication, coating, assembly and aftermarket services, today announced it has finalized an agreement to open a new manufacturing facility in Hazel Park, Michigan to align production capacity with a new strategic customer relationship.

“We are pleased to have finalized our plans for a new facility that significantly expands our manufacturing capacity in Michigan,” explained Bob Kamphuis, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “This facility will include state of the art technology and equipment, which will allow us to efficiently produce the highest quality components for our new customer starting early next year.”

Rand Stille, Chief Operating Officer, noted, “After reviewing many alternative sites and states, we selected Hazel Park, Michigan due to the availability of a highly skilled manufacturing workforce in the area to support existing demand and potential further market growth opportunities. We are grateful for the support of both the city of Hazel Park and the State of Michigan and look forward to our future success together.”

The Company signed a ten-year lease for the new facility, which includes approximately 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space. The Company plans to hire up to 390 employees and invest between $35 million to $45 million in capital in the coming year with full production planned to commence in early 2022. As part of the agreement, the Company also received a $2.5 million incentive package from the State of Michigan. In addition to the new facility, MEC maintains five other Michigan based facilities with over 300,000 square feet of manufacturing space in the cities of Byron Center, Vanderbilt and Wayland.

“We are pleased to welcome MEC to Hazel Park and believe this agreement is a great example of the type of long-term partnership we are forging with companies that are expanding U.S. based manufacturing and bringing skilled employment opportunities to Michigan,” stated Mike Webb, Mayor of Hazel Park, Michigan.

About Mayville Engineering Company

MEC is a leading U.S.-based value-added manufacturing partner that provides a broad range of prototyping and tooling, production fabrication, coating, assembly and aftermarket components. Our customers operate in diverse end markets, including heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles, construction, powersports, agriculture, military and other end markets. We have developed long-standing relationships with our blue-chip customers based upon a high level of experience, trust and confidence.

Our one operating segment focuses on producing metal components that are used in a broad range of heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles, construction, powersports, agricultural, military and other products. For more information, please visit www.mecinc.com.

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What is the significance of MEC's new facility in Hazel Park?

MEC's new facility in Hazel Park will significantly expand its manufacturing capacity to support a new strategic customer relationship.

When will MEC's new manufacturing facility begin operations?

Full production at MEC's new facility is planned to commence in early 2022.

How much will MEC invest in the new facility in Hazel Park?

MEC plans to invest between $35 million to $45 million in the new facility.

What incentives did MEC receive for opening the new facility?

MEC received a $2.5 million incentive package from the State of Michigan for opening the new facility.

How many jobs will MEC create with the new facility?

MEC plans to hire up to 390 employees for its new facility in Hazel Park.

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