Federal-Mogul moving to new HQ

• Federal-Mogul moving its HQ
• But company will stay in Southfield
• First employees moving this week

Auto supplier Federal-Mogul Holdings announced Wednesday it is relocating its global headquarters to a 10-story office complex at 27300 W. Eleven Mile Road inSouthfield, a few miles from its current location at 26555 Northwestern Highway in Southfield.

The 115-year-old automotive supplier said the first wave of 750 employees will move into its new 180,000-square-foot headquarters this week, with more to follow later this month.

"Our employees pride themselves on working collaboratively with each other, so we've designed the build-out of our new space in order to further enhance communication and teamwork," said Scott Pepin, senior vice president, Human Resources. "Further, we are pleased about remaining in Southfield, a city that has supported our company and employees for nearly 50 years."

"Federal-Mogul has been synonymous with Southfield since its headquarters opened here in 1966 and we could not be more pleased that the company has chosen to stay," said Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence.

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