In 2002, MAC Trailer Enterprises (MAC Trailer) expanded its manufacturing capabilities in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with support from a $7 million New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation from Michigan Community Capital (MCC). This expansion included the acquisition of a 105,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and the purchase of a new equipment, which increased production capacity more than threefold. Founded in 1992 by Michael Conny, MAC Trailer has grown into one of North America’s largest custom trailer manufacturers over the past 30 years. In 2013, the company introduced MAC LTT, Inc., a division dedicated to manufacturing liquid tank trailers. In response to growing demand, MAC LTT Stainless Division was launched in 2020, specializing in stainless liquid tank trailers. This subsidiary now operates out of the newly expanded Mt. Pleasant facility. The expansion has resulted in the creation and retention of nearly 100 full-time equivalent jobs in a census tract where 73.4% of the population lives below the poverty line. All positions offer a living wage and are accessible to individuals without a four-year degree. MAC Trailer is committed to hiring employees with no prior experience, providing on-the-job training to develop essential skills such as welding, fabrication, mechanics, safety, and productivity. To facilitate this, new hires are paired with mentors who serve as On-the-Job Training Coordinators. In addition, the company secured a $350,000 Jobs Ready Credit from the Michigan Strategic Fund in 2021 to further support workforce development efforts.
