MUSKEGON, Mich. — MillerKnoll, a Zeeland, Michigan-based furniture company, will be closing its Muskegon facility beginning this summer, as part of a multi-year plan to consolidate some manufacturing operations.

MillerKnoll, an FDMC 300 company, ranking #2 on the list, says it is consolidating operations, closing its Muskegon facility and moving those jobs to its two Spring Lake locations. This decision is part of a broader strategy to consolidate operations and improve efficiency. The move is expected to begin this summer and be completed over the next two years. The majority of the approximately 250 employees at the Muskegon plant will have the opportunity to relocate to Spring Lake. 

MillerKnoll's Spring Lake facilities are vertically integrated steel manufacturing plants that produce various products, including height-adjustable tables, filing and storage systems, and desking. The company has been working with energy management firms to implement strategies for reducing costs and increasing renewable energy consumption, including sourcing wind energy for its Spring Lake facilities. 

While the move to Spring Lake is intended to benefit the company, it has caused concern among some in the Muskegon community, particularly regarding potential job losses and the impact on the local economy, according to WOODTV.com. MillerKnoll has stated that it is committed to supporting its employees through the transition and providing resources to those affected. 

"As a longstanding employer in West Michigan, MillerKnoll is committed to supporting its employees in the lakeshore community throughout this transition and will provide support and resources to all affected employees," a spokesperson told WZZM.com.