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 WeldersThe newly acquired product portfolio will be positioned as Fontijne Formitt, Inc. and located in the former Hess Industries facility in Niles, Michigan.