Plainwell’s Paper Mill Becomes Classic Auto Mill | Grand Rapids News

Once a shuttered paper mill, this 255,000-square-foot Michigan landmark is being reborn as the Michigan Classic Auto Mill — a dream project for Darius and Rimante Grigaliunas, who bought it for just $1. Already veterans of turning abandoned industrial spaces into classic car havens, they’re bringing their passion to Plainwell, restoring vintage vehicles while breathing new life into the building’s historic soul. With plans to display original blueprints, host community events like winter farmers markets, and hire local workers, this isn’t just a business — it’s a legacy project designed to last generations. And with new housing and a NAPA store also in the works, the whole neighborhood is waking up to a bright, roaring future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2026/09/long-shuttered-plainwell-paper-mill-transforms-into-haven-for-classic-cars.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/946634b83afc9fab Report issues to [email protected].