Canadian hybrid supplier brings 25 jobs to its new Oak Park location

Azure Dynamics Corp. is investing $2.9 million and bringing 25 jobs to its new location in Oak Park. The Canadian company estimates the facility will employ 125 by 2012.

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"We're excited to set up shop in Michigan and we're going to have a lot of fun," said Azure spokesman Steven Glaser. "It's an exciting industry and there's a lot of potential for growth."

Azure chose Michigan over bids from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Ontario because of its engineering talent base and proximity to Ford Motor Co., a key strategic customer, Glaser said.

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