Volvo Vehicle Propulsion Lab

KIRCO MANIX was selected to construct Volvo Group’s $33 million Vehicle Propulsion Lab (VPL), a state-of-the-art expansion of its powertrain research and development campus. The facility will be the first of its kind in North America, providing comprehensive testing capabilities for Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, Prevost, and Volvo Bus vehicles to meet evolving regulatory and performance requirements.

The two-story facility features environmental chambers with advanced chassis dynamometer and vehicle testing capabilities, allowing simulation of extreme weather, altitude, and operating conditions. Connected to the existing engine development lab, the project will also create approximately 10 new jobs.

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The Morrell Group

KIRCO acquired the Morrell Group’s 77,000-square-foot headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and leased the facility back to the company, enabling Morrell Group to unlock capital for reinvestment in its business. The transaction allows the company to focus on its core operations while relying on KIRCO’s expertise in property ownership, management, and maintenance.

The partnership reflects a longstanding relationship, as KIRCO MANIX (formerly Campbell Manix) originally constructed the headquarters building and continues to support its long-term success through a commitment to quality ownership and service.

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Towne Air Freight & Emery Worldwide

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Oak Hollow

Oak Hollow is a 104,852-square-foot, three-story facility located within the Oak Hollow Corporate Campus. Situated on 7.9 acres, the building features an attractive lobby, 18,000 square feet of office space, and nearly 87,000 square feet of printing, warehouse, and distribution space with six loading docks.

The broader Oak Hollow Corporate Campus spans more than 64 acres and includes an additional 1.6 million square feet of industrial development. The project has earned numerous honors, including the City of Southfield Standard of Excellence Award, multiple Community Pride Awards, and the KMB Award of Merit for environmental stewardship.

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