U.S. specialty chemicals manufacturer Pacific Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) has announced a $17.2 million expansion plan of its Pittsfield Township, Michigan operations.

Pacific Industrial said that the move is expected to create 50 jobs.

With the investment, PIDC expects to increase its research and development capabilities and expand its operations in Pittsfield Township.

As a result of the company's decision to expand and add jobs in Michigan, PIDC has been awarded a $400,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant.