Mercedes-Benz Maker Daimler Moving Headquarters to Farmington Hills

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Daimler North America Corporation, the holding company for all of the company’s business units in the United States, will move its headquarters to Farmington Hills from New Jersey, Gov. Rick Snyder announced Wednesday.

Snyder’s announcement caps an investment trip to Japan and Germany.

The relocation will bring 30 jobs to Michigan and will take place by the end of the year, The Oakland Press reports.

“Michigan is the world’s automotive leader, and Daimler’s decision to increase its presence in state is another indication that we intend to hold that position for generations to come,” Snyder said in a statement. “This company has long been a valued member of our business community. Michigan is leading the United States in creating new auto jobs and our leadership extends across all parts of the industry — manufacturing, R&D, engineering and technology development.”

The German automaker already has a presence in southeast Michigan, with Mercedes-Benz Financial Services headquartered in Farmington Hills, Detroit Diesel in Redford Township, and Mercedes-Benz Research and Development in Redford and Ann Arbor.

There were no state or local economic incentives offered for the move, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corp.

Snyder met with Daimler at the 66th annual Frankfurt Auto Show.

Michigan is expanding its international presence with the opening of a Michigan Europe Center promoting trade and export development with European markets, Snyder said.

“Having a European center will help Michigan businesses by expanding and strengthening partnerships and business opportunities between our state and European nations,” he said. “This new venture will help promote Michigan made-products while spurring investment to enhance our engagement in the $17.6 trillion European market, creating more and better jobs here at home.”

The center will have offices in Berlin and London.