PURE INDUSTRY As new technologies in manufacturing continue to evolve and improve, one state consistently leads the automotive industry in research, development and production. Michigan. Home to leading lightweight materials manufacturers and over 14,000 manufacturing facilities, more than three-quarters of all U.S. automotive R&D happens in Michigan. Which makes our state the perfect place for auto manufacturers to produce profits. michiganbusiness.org/pure-production 19 E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T G U I D E / J U LY 2 0 1 8http://www.michiganbusiness.org/pure-production