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AVL Modernizing Its Plymouth Campus to Meet Customers and Employees Needs

AVL North America is taking a step toward a more modern workplace by adopting a hybrid work environment to meet the needs of its growing customer base and team. As the first step in its workplace modernization plan, the company will consolidate its headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan from two legacy buildings into one updated building.
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PLYMOUTH, MI, August 22, 2023 – AVL North America (AVL) is taking a step toward a more modern workplace by adopting a hybrid work environment to meet the needs of its growing customer base and team. As the first step in its workplace modernization plan, the company will consolidate its headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan from two legacy buildings into one updated building. The renovations are expected to be complete by the end of 2023.

“We have listened to our team members and are proud to take a step into the future by creating a flexible, inclusive, and hybrid work environment,” said Don Manvel, Chairman and CEO of AVL Americas. “Our North American home has been—and will still be—in Plymouth, Michigan.”

The modernization plan creates new opportunities for team members to serve expanding markets such as Canada and California. Staying close to its customers is paramount to AVL. By attracting and employing top talent across North America, AVL provides cutting-edge technologies and superior customer service when needed most.

The company estimates that 75% of its North American employees are now working a hybrid schedule. The new building will feature over 13 offices, 100 hotel workstations, and numerous collaboration areas. The building, located at Beck Road and Halyard Drive, spans 64,000 square feet of space.  

About AVL

With more than 12,200 employees, AVL is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry and in other sectors such as rail, shipping and energy. Based on extensive in-house research activities, AVL delivers concepts, technology solutions, methodologies and development tools for a greener, safer and better world of mobility and beyond.

AVL supports international partners and customers in sustainable and digital transformation. The focus here is on the areas of electrification, software, AI and automation. AVL also supports companies in energy-intensive sectors on their way to green and efficient energy generation and supply.

AVL's passion is innovation. Together with an international network of experts spanning 90 locations with more than 50 competence and development centers worldwide, AVL is driving the future of mobility. In 2024, the company generated a turnover of 2.03 billion euros, of which 11% was invested in R&D activities. 

For more information: www.avl.com

 

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