Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center
GLTAAC

Transforming Manufacturers

GLTAAC has worked with over 300 companies impacted by imports. Our clients use GLTAAC's strategic planning and co-funding service to swiftly regain their competitive advantage.

Examples of success stories below

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Success Stories2023-06-07T18:25:09+00:00
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Bamar Plastics

South Bend, IN

”Bamar has benefited greatly from the TAAF program.”

Heather Meixel
CEO and President

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Fisher Cast Steel

West Jefferson, OH

“Working with GLTAAC has been a great experience.”

Jay Harmeyer
Vice President

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Spot Imaging

Sterling Heights, MI

“The persons administering GLTAAC are amazing.” 

Linda Merlo
COO

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Learn how GLTAAC can help your business become more competitive

gltaac@umich.edu

Company Profiles

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Michiana Global Mold Featured in American Mold Builder Magazine

“I’m highly supportive of this program. Working with the people at GLTAAC has been terrific. It’s not a terribly cumbersome process, and they help you every step of the way.” – Eric Karaman, President and Chief Operating Officer Michiana Global Mold

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Bamar Plastics Profiled in Plastics Business Magazine

“There are no downsides to this program, and that’s very unusual for me to say! I’m not easily sold. But this program is painless, and I don’t know why anyone wouldn’t be interested in it.” – Heather Meixel, CEO & President, Bamar Plastics