In 2013 the Fontijne Grotnes Group acquired the following Intellectual Property of Hess Industries Inc., including: - Cold & Hot Spinning Machines & Systems - Canning Machines & System - Formitt Metal Labs (Prototyping & Production Services) - Sheet Metal Fabrication Machines & Systems (HVAC, Appliances) - Dies - Brake Shoe Welders The newly acquired product portfolio will be positioned as Fontijne Formitt, Inc. and located in the former Hess Industries facility in Niles, Michigan.