LAKE TWP. − A multi-million-dollar expansion is underway at Kirk Key Interlock .

The company is expanding its office and production facility at 9048 Meridian Circle NW in the AKCAN Industrial Park, by 60%.

Nabih Semaan, management consultant for the company, said they've already added 13 jobs and plan to add about seven more from the expansion, a 25% employee increase.

"It's really more than just a construction project," Semaan said. "It's a powerful symbol of success, innovation and our solid commitment to safety and excellence."

The company manufactures trapped-key interlocks , a safety system that ensures the proper steps are followed when accessing hazardous areas to reduce human error. They're often used in industrial settings or by energy companies.

In the past three years,

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