Adient Picks Detroit for Global Headquarters

Adient plc, the former automotive seating business of Johnson Controls Inc., will establish its global headquarters in Detroit’s historic Marquette Building.

The company plans to spend nearly $100 million to acquire and renovate the 10-story, 164,000-sq-ft building in Detroit’s downtown financial district. Company operations currently scattered in southeast Michigan will be consolidated at the building when it’s ready for move-in about two years from now.

The project is being supported by a $2 million grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund. City tax breaks are expected too. Adient says the headquarters will house about 500 employees, including about 100 new hires.