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The 2026 Michigan Growth Pause: Industrial Facility Efficiency Strategies for Resilience

Turning Michigan’s 2026 Industrial Slowdown into a Strategic Opportunity for Efficiency, Cost Savings, and Future-Ready Operations The industrial sector in Michigan is entering what economists are calling the “growth pause” of 2026. After years of expansion across the Midwest, headcount and capital projects have stabilized. Instead of scaling rapidly, facility leaders are now focused on operational efficiency and cost control. At Midstone Service Group, we’ve worked alongside

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The 2026 Michigan Growth Pause: Industrial Facility Efficiency Strategies for Resilience

C-Suite Operating Experience

Have personally purchased and scaled 3 companies

Sometimes - most often board seats

Typically have never bought/ran a business

Ownership Period

Long term - no intention of selling

3 - 7 years

3 - 10 years

Employee Ownership

All employees get equity in MSG

Only highest level executives get minimal shares

No employees get shares

Planned for Sustained Profitiability

Invest in resources to grow the business

Cut costs (often headcount)

On the job learning