Abcor Industries

JT Weis moved back to Michigan from Paris (yes, Paris!) to lead Abcor Industries, an innovative company disrupting the building and furniture markets with its powder coating technology. The inventive products, collaborative environment and supportive nature of the region drew him in—for good.

Abcor Industries was named in the “Top 50 Companies to Watch” in 2016 and now, just a few short years later, is suppling Google offices with many of their furniture needs — including adjustable height desks and collaborative work spaces. Weis credits much of this success to the entrepreneurial ecosystem alive in Michigan and the assistance they received from Michigan’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

For more information, visit the Abcor website.

Abcor is part of MEDC’s Entrepreneurs in Elevators video series that follows serial entrepreneur and innovator, David Ollila as he connects with some of the most passionate entrepreneurs and innovative companies across Michigan. Follow along with the series to hear their stories of trials and triumphs, and learn about the ecosystem in the state that allowed them to bring their ideas to life. Contact the MEDC Entrepreneurship and Innovation team to learn more about entrepreneurial opportunities in Michigan and to gain access to valuable business resources.