Tommy’s Boats, the largest Malibu and Axis dealer globally, has started construction on its newest location in Comstock Park, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids.
The new 16,000-square-foot facility, located just down the street from the company’s current location, will continue to offer the West Michigan boating community lake-life experiences.
Leaders from Tommy’s Boats, Plainfield Township, Orion Construction and the local community gathered for the ceremony in late April at the new site, 247 Morrissey Drive NE. The 3-acre parcel sits directly south of LMCU Ball Park, just off West River Drive.
Last year Tommy’s Boats celebrated its 40th Anniversary after being founded in 1981 in Denver, Colorado. In addition to sales and service of a wide array of boats, Tommy’s offers a full retail shop offering parts and a line of water sports gear and accessories.
Grand Rapids-based Orion Construction is building the new facility, which will house a showroom floor, sales offices and a 12-bay full-service department. An architectural highlight includes a new custom boat storage tower surrounded by windows. Architects for the project are Henrickson Architecture of Belmont, Michigan. Site engineering was designed and led by Paradigm Design’s Grand Rapids office.
During the ground-breaking event, Plainfield Township Supervisor Tom Coleman recognized Tommy’s Boats commitment to the business community.
“Tommy’s Boats has been an integral part of our business community, shining a light on Comstock Park,” said Coleman. “We recognize the construction is a major investment and demonstrates a significant commitment to Comstock Park and we’re happy they will continue to call it home.”
The new facility is scheduled to be completed in Fall of 2022.
