Cooper Standard names Boddy senior Vice President, chief commercial officer. Sep 24, 2026, 16:30 ET NORTHVILLE, Mich., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) today announced the appointment of Matthew Boddy as senior vice president, chief commercial officer. In this role, Boddy will lead the Company's global commercial organization in both its sealing and fluid handling product lines and will report directly to Jeffrey Edwards, chairman and CEO, Cooper Standard. Based at the Company's world headquarters in Northville, MI, Boddy will also join Cooper Standard's Global Leadership Team and serve as an officer of the Company. "Matt brings extensive commercial leadership experience and a proven ability to drive business growth," said Edwards. "His knowledge of our global customers combined with his strategic mindset and collaborative leadership style make him well suited to lead our global commercial organization. We are pleased to recognize Matt's contributions and confident he will continue to play an important role in advancing Cooper Standard's global growth." Boddy most recently served as Vice President, Business Development for the Company's Fluid Handling product line where he was responsible for leading global commercial strategy and driving top line growth. In this role, he worked closely with customers and cross-functional teams to support commercial excellence, to strengthen customer relationships and to advance key business priorities across the product line. Prior to joining Cooper Standard, Boddy held roles of increasing responsibility at Nemak, KSS (Key Safety Systems) and Lear Corporation. Boddy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in management from General Motors Engineering and Management Institute (now Kettering University) and a Master of Arts degree in Economics from Walsh College. About Cooper Standard Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich., with locations in 20 countries, is a leading global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components. Utilizing our materials science and manufacturing expertise, we create innovative and sustainable engineered solutions for diverse transportation and industrial markets. Cooper Standard's approximately 22,000 team members (including contingent workers) are at the heart of our success, continuously improving our business and surrounding communities. Learn more at www.cooperstandard.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. SOURCE Cooper Standard

Gov. Whitmer announces 128 new jobs coming to Northern Michigan through manufacturing expansions. 09-21-2026 at 11:10:16 AM EDT | Updated 09-21-2026 at 11:11:17 AM EDT WEST BRANCH - Two manufacturing projects in Northern Michigan are expected to bring 128 new jobs and more than $42.9 million in investment to the region. The projects are part of a larger announcement from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer involving three business expansions across Michigan. In total, the projects are expected to create at least 243 jobs and generate more than $64.8 million in capital investment. The third project involves automotive supplier U.S. Farathane, which is expanding in Port Huron. In West Branch, Wausau Supply Co. plans to build a 260,000-square-foot facility for advanced manufacturing and door production. The company plans to invest at least $41 million and create 92 new jobs, with starting wages of $22 per hour plus benefits. Wausau Supply already employs 108 people in Michigan and operates a distribution and manufacturing facility in West Branch. The project is supported by a $575,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. "Every new job in West Branch is also a new ownership stake in our future," said Brian Miller, president and CEO of Wausau Supply Co. "This facility lets us expand our manufacturing capabilities to meet real demand from our customers, and we couldn't ask for a better place to do it." In Oscoda County, Cooper Standard plans to build a 15,500-square-foot facility in Comins Township. The project is expected to create 36 jobs and represents more than $1.9 million in capital investment. The company is receiving a $200,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. Cooper Standard plans to use the facility to consolidate multiple business lines and complete more of its manufacturing process in Michigan. The company also plans to install a new brazing oven, which is used to join metal components during manufacturing. "We are grateful for the support of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Comins Township, Oscoda County, and our local partners as we invest in Cooper Standard's continued growth in Northeast Michigan," said Chris Couch, president of fluid handling systems and chief technology and AI officer at Cooper Standard. Cooper Standard employs more than 22,000 people worldwide, including more than 1,400 in Michigan, and operates facilities in 20 countries. State Rep. Cam Cavitt, R-Cheboygan, said the Cooper Standard project will create new jobs and investment in Oscoda County. The Northeast Michigan Council of Governments also said the project will strengthen the region's manufacturing industry and provide additional economic opportunities. For Northern Michigan, the two projects are expected to add 128 jobs in Ogemaw and Oscoda counties while bringing more than $42.9 million in new investment to the region. The third project announced by the state involves U.S. Farathane, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, which plans to expand its presence in Port Huron and create 115 jobs. Whitmer said the three projects demonstrate continued investment in Michigan's advanced manufacturing and automotive industries. Top videos.