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Driven byInnovation

Who Is ADAC

ADAC Opens Doors

As a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier, we do more than just manufacture door handles. We deliver insights and innovation to our customers. Together, we envision what the future of vehicle access can be. We partner with them to define the future of vehicle access. Our investments help us hold the lead as game-changing innovators advancing mobility, automotive design and user experience.

For us, however, opening doors is about more than just products. Our growth allows us to open doors and change lives for our customers, employees and communities.

Our Culture

People are the heart of everything we do. Our family heritage and values are the foundation for how we operate, creating a welcoming environment where people can live, work and prosper. And by listening to ideas through all levels of our organization, we deliver on our mission of driving technological innovation through strong relationships, creative thinking and a global vision.

Culture at ADAC

Our History 

1975
ADAC Plastics, Inc. founded in Grand Rapids, MI
1977
1985
Expanded production to 36th Street facility
1990
1996
Manufacturing facility established in Saranac, Michigan
1997
1999
Corporate Headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan opens
2001
2006
VAST Partnership founded with STRATTEC Security Corporation and WITTE Automotive
2006
2012
Third manufacturing facility added to Muskegon campus
2017
2019
New World Headquarters & Innovation Center opens in Grand Rapids, Michigan
1975
1977
Union Street facility established in Grand Rapids, MI
1985
1990
First manufacturing facility in Muskegon, Michigan opens
1996
1997
Manufacturing presence in Muskegon strengthens with second facility
1999
2001
Sales office in Tokyo, Japan established
2006
2006
Joint venture creates manufacturing footprint in Juarez, Mexico
2012
2017
Manufacturing facility opens in Léon, Mexico
2019

ADAC Plastics, Inc. founded in Grand Rapids, MI

A Global Workforce

ADAC is a member of the VAST Automotive Group. VAST connects ADAC and our customers to a global enterprise that allows us to provide worldwide service and support to the majority of the world’s leading automotive brands.

14,500

global employees

13

sales & engineering centers worldwide

17

manufacturing locations worldwide

Engaging withOur Communities

Our success allows ADAC to invest in our community by supporting dozens of charitable partners with our time, talent and treasure. Our communities know us to be caring men and women who work together to support the causes that we care about most.

ADAC Focus on Childrens Charities

Children

It takes a village. From Toys for Tots to Kids Food Basket and beyond, our work enriches the lives of not only ADAC families, but those of our neighbors.

Education

Education

ADAC supports the collective education of students of all ages with work study programs for local high-schoolers, intern volunteer programs and activities and more.

Health & Wellness

ADAC is fortunate to be embedded in communities with leading healthcare systems. We believe in advancing their missions to keep our communities healthy.

Economic

Economic Development

Our roots in West Michigan are deep. As respected business leaders, we shape the conversations that continue to build economic prosperity in our region.

Community Partners

ADAC partners with dozens of nonprofit organizations across the region to advance their missions and deliver vital services to our communities.

  • ACT
  • American Lung Association Logo
  • Crime Stoppers Logo
  • Detroit Regional Chamber Logo
  • Dominican Sisters
  • Econ Club Grand Rapids Logo
  • Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival
  • GRCC Logo
  • Hello West Michigan
  • inforum Logo
  • Kids Food Basket
  • Latinos Work for the Future
  • Literacy Center of WM Logo
  • Mercy Health Logo
  • Michigan Auto Logo
  • Michigan Veterans Bronze
  • MAISD
  • MACTC
  • Muskegon Heights Festival in the Park
  • Muskegon Chamber Logo
  • Muskegon Promise Logo
  • The Right Place
  • St. Johns Logo
  • St. Marys Foundation
  • Saranac Promise Logo
  • Silent Observer Logo
  • Special Olympics
  • Start Garden
  • The Rotary Foundation Logo
  • Toys for Tots Logo
  • United Way
  • United Way
  • United Way
  • West Michigan Policy Forum Logo
  • West Michigan Spartans Logo
  • West Michigan Sports Commission Logo
  • YMCA Logo

Join the ADAC Family 

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