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Council backs 12‑year industrial tax exemption for Aptar Group expansion
Summary
Midland recommended a 12‑year industrial facilities tax exemption for Aptar Group’s 8,600 sq. ft. expansion, citing job retention and local reinvestment; council voted to recommend the certificate to the State Tax Commission.
The Midland City Council voted Jan. 26 to recommend a 12‑year industrial facilities tax (IFT) exemption certificate for Aptar Group’s proposed 8,600‑square‑foot addition at 2202 Ridgewood Drive.
Kayla presented the local review and explained that IFTs halve the local millage rate for qualifying real property improvements (state education tax excepted) and that the application must follow PA 198 of 1974 and city administrative policy. Aptar director Nick Richard described the expansion as necessary to install new manufacturing equipment, improve safety and retain 27 full‑time positions while creating nine new full‑time jobs within two years of project completion. "So need some aisles, need some space, and need some health and safety improvements," Nick Richard said.
Business groups and local employers spoke in support; Tony Stamas of the Midland Business Alliance said the investment fits the city’s goals of retaining and modernizing existing industry. Council moved to recommend the full 12‑year exemption; the motion passed 5–0. Council’s vote sends a recommendation to the State Tax Commission, which issues a final IFT certificate and determines tax years affected.
