West Michigan’s manufacturing sector is preparing for a more cautious 2026 as new projections point to slower automotive production, continued tariff uncertainty, and a regional industrial economy already showing signs of cooling. A recent Crain’s Grand Rapids Business report featuring Cascade Die Casting Group’s CEO Patrick Greene highlights the challenges and opportunities shaping the year ahead for suppliers throughout the region.

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