Innovation
196 patent families (195 granted) — focus: Mechanical engineering; filing pace accelerating. Cited 6,989 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Hiring activity
Hires occasionally
1 role tracked across 1 of the last 12 months
12 Dec 2025 · Journeyman Maintenance Technician $30+ per hour - 3rd Shift · Kalamazoo
7 Oct 2025 · Commodity Buyer · Kalamazoo
11 Sep 2025 · Metal Processing Area Team Member - 1st Shift · Kalamazoo
Based on job postings tracked across public sources.