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GVSU names facility for Shape Corp. to celebrate longtime commitment to engineering students

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Valley State University celebrated Shape Corp.’s lead gift and its longstanding commitment to engineering students by naming its Innovation Design Center for the tier-one automotive supplier. The recent gift from Shape Corp. will establish a significant endowment for the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing to promote innovation and meet the greatest needs for Grand Valley’s engineering students. This gift is the latest in Shape’s decades of support for the university. The naming ceremony for the Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center, 227 Winter Ave. NW, was held on August 9. Grand Valley purchased the Winter Avenue building in 2017 to expand its engineering program. Paul […]

Jun 21

Shape and SSAB Announce Partnership on Fossil-Free Steel for Automotive Applications

GRAND HAVEN, MI: Shape Corp. will be the first tier-one automotive supplier to market with fossil-free steel crash management and body structure systems under a new agreement with SSAB, a leading producer of advanced high strength steel (AHSS). Shape will be testing SSAB’s fossil-free steel, the first steel product made of hydrogen-reduced sponge iron utilizing HYBRIT technology, for use in automotive applications. Shape Corp. is setting an aggressive course to offer products made with this innovative material in order to provide a green steel, lightweight alternative for OEM body structure components that aligns with Shape’s own carbon neutrality goals. “Shape continues to lead the industry with innovative, lightweight solutions for […]

Jun 07

Shape Corp and Hydro Aluminium Metal enter partnership to develop automotive products utilizing 75% recycled aluminum scrap

Shape Corp., a global tier-one automotive supplier of multi-material impact energy management and lightweight body structures, has entered into an agreement with Hydro, a leading producer of aluminum and renewable energy, to be the first to explore and bring to the US market, automotive components utilizing Hydro CIRCAL®, containing a minimum of 75% post-consumer aluminum scrap. Hydro CIRCAL® is Hydro’s brand of recycled aluminum made with a minimum of 75% recycled, post-consumer aluminum scrap, certified by third-party auditors DNV GL, and has a market-leading CO2 footprint of just 2.3 kg CO2e/kg aluminum – or less. CIRCAL® is expected to deliver an estimated 70% CO2 reduction versus the North American average […]

Mar 18

General Motors Names Shape Corp. a 2021 Supplier of the Year

Grand Haven, MI – General Motors recognized Shape Corp. as a 2021 Supplier of the Year. GM celebrated honorees at its 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona, earlier this week. GM’s Supplier of the Year award recognizes global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements, in turn providing GM customers with innovative technologies and among the highest quality in the automotive industry. This year, GM recognized 134 suppliers from 16 countries with the Supplier of the Year distinction. This is the 11th Time Shape has received the award. “Shape is deeply grateful to receive this prestigious acknowledgement from GM,” said Meredith Glass, Shape vice […]

Sep 22

Shape Corp. Announces NEW Chief Technology Officer

Shape Corp. a global tier-one automotive supplier is strengthening its leadership team by bringing on Ed Pleet as Shape’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With more than 24 years of dynamic engineering and leadership experience within the industry, this new addition to the Shape Family will bring a wealth of experience and innovation to Shape. “I am thrilled to bring Ed’s tremendous experience to our organization as I believe his expertise will provide us with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance our technology vision,” said Mark White president and CEO of Shape Corp. “This includes his proven ability to lead team members in development that not only advances technology but […]

Jul 20

Shape Corp. Breaks Ground on NEW Aluminum Center of Excellence

On Thursday, July 15, Shape Corp. held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Aluminum Center of Excellence in Trenton, Ohio. The 322,000-sq.-ft facility will allow the company to expand its manufacturing and research capabilities of tight tolerance aluminum extrusions and assemblies while creating more than 170 new jobs in the area. “Building the Aluminum Center of Excellence is allowing us to take the critical next step in Shape’s growth journey,” said Mark White, president and CEO of Shape Corp. “Not only will this facility attract top talent to the market, but it’s ensuring we stay true to our innovation principles and remain on the leading edge of aluminum technology for […]

Mar 08

Shaping Tomorrow Together with Danielle Smith

Happy International Women’s Day! On this day, we want to celebrate our progress towards gender equality and reflect on what this means in the workplace. One of the many champions of gender equality within Shape is Danielle Smith, vice president of global human resources. She has been part of the Shape family for seven years, but one of her more recent initiatives—and passions—includes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Women’s rights have always been a point of interest for her, and she is excited to walk with Shape on the road to gender equality! We sat down with Danielle to discuss this important topic and why she believes it is important. […]

Sep 03

President and CEO Mark White Speaks in Lansing on COVID-19 Pandemic

On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, president and CEO Mark White presented in front of the Joint Select Committee in Lansing to provide testimony on the issues and concerns surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic. White used this time to highlight the top priorities of Shape Corp. during this unprecedented time including support for its people, their families and customers. Click the video above to view the entire presentation.

Jun 30

General Motors Honors Shape Corp. as Winner of Coveted Supplier Innovation Award

Grand Haven, MI – Shape Corp. was named a GM Innovation Award winner during a virtual ceremony to celebrate the recipients of General Motors’ 28th annual Supplier of the Year awards on Wednesday, June 24. GM’s Innovation Award recognizes the top suppliers among thousands of global contenders that introduced innovations that deliver cutting-edge technologies that substantially enhance vehicle capabilities and/or customer experience. Shape Corp. was named one of four 2019 Innovation Award winners for the innovative carbon fiber pultruded rear bumper beam featured on the 2020 Corvette Stingray. “The GM Innovation Award represents the years of hardwork and determination put forth by our collective teams to push the envelope with carbon […]

May 04

SHAPE CORP. WINS INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP AWARD FOR COLLABORATION ON CARBON FIBER BUMPER BEAM

Shape Corp., a tier one automotive supplier was awarded a 2020 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Supplier’s Contribution to Excellence) Innovation Partnership Award in conjunction with General Motors for their collaboration in engineering and manufacturing the automotive industry’s first curved, multi-hollow pultruded carbon fiber bumper beam for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The Innovation Partnership Award was presented virtually to Shape Corp. and General Motors during the 26th annual PACE awards ceremony held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, recognizing the collaborative effort between General Motors and Shape when defining innovative and cost effective ways to continuously produce the carbon fiber beam for its vehicle application. “Developing innovations through partnerships is […]