Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. completes 40K Sq. ft. expansion
Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. completes 40,000 square foot expansion of South Haven facility
March 13, 2025, SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. Custom fire and rescue apparatus manufacturer, Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. has finalized construction of a new 40,000 square foot addition at its facility located at 165 Veterans Boulevard in South Haven, Michigan. The new space, which opened in phases over the last year, has increased the company's total square footage by 150%, doubled the service, fabrication and painting capacities and tripled assembly capabilities, aiding in reducing lead times for fire departments. The expansion also provided an opportunity to upgrade and acquire new equipment and technology, including two state-of-the-art paint booths, a press brake and laser, plus four 5-ton cranes.
"The expansion has been extremely conducive to increasing our performance in all areas, especially regarding employee and customer experience. Providing exceptional customer service has been one of our core values for 40 years, and the expansion has reinforced our commitment to our customers", said Spencer Manufacturing President, Grant Spencer. "Equally important is supporting our employees and ensuring they have what they need to succeed. Without our team, we wouldn't be where we are today." The new space features comfortable viewing areas throughout the facility to allow clients to be a part of the final stages of production, a dedicated workspace for engineering collaboration, upgraded LED shop lighting and space for stock truck production.
In addition to leveling up for efficiency and production, Spencer Manufacturing continues to positively impact the local economy. The increased production has generated new employment opportunities and relocation to the community, helping stabilize South Haven's volatile seasonal economy. "Spencer Manufacturing is a community business leader and checks all the boxes in being a premier employer in the South Haven area. It is family-owned, community-oriented and a year-round business providing family-supporting jobs. We are fortunate to be the home of Spencer Manufacturing," said James Hettinger, Economic Development Advisor to the City of South Haven. In the last year, the company has increased employee head count by 30%, recruiting top talent from across the country and locally to accommodate the increased production and continues to hire, adding jobs to the area.
About Spencer Manufacturing -
Spencer Manufacturing was founded by volunteer firefighter, Brian Spencer in 1986. The custom fire and rescue apparatus manufacturer has built and serviced trucks for fire departments nationwide for nearly 40 years. Spencer Manufacturing's single in-house team produces fully customized fire and rescue apparatus, from design to delivery, at its South Haven, Michigan facility.
Today, the next generation is carrying on the legacy that their father started. Under Grant, Garrett and Quintin Spencer's leadership, Spencer Fire Trucks continues to provide departments across the nation with superior, purpose-built trucks designed and built with crews in mind.