Innovation
19 patent families (17 granted) — focus: Human necessities, Operations & transport, Mechanical engineering, Construction; filing pace steady. Cited 1,574 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Hiring activity
Hires periodically
6 roles tracked across 3 of the last 12 months
1 May 2026 · Maintenance Technician · Grand Rapids
17 Feb 2026 · Accounts Receivable Specialist · Georgetown Township
11 Feb 2026 · Project Manager / System Installations · Denton
4 Feb 2026 · Buyer/Purchasing · Grand Rapids
11 Dec 2025 · Service Coordinator · Grand Rapids
Based on job postings tracked across public sources.