McNichols Relocates Boston Office to Expanded Facility
New location in North Billerica is nearly double the size and features new fabrication capabilities
TAMPA, FL - June 3, 2008 - McNichols Company announced today the relocation of its Boston-area service center to North Billerica, MA. Moving to the newly constructed 36,850 sq. ft. space, which is nearly double its former location in Westford, allows the company to increase its fabrication services, offer an expanded inventory, and accommodate future growth.
McNichols, a family-owned and operated nationwide chain of metal service centers, is the nation's leading supplier of metal products with holes, serving domestic and international markets. This is the first of two major expansions this year for the $180 million company. McNichols' plans to open a new service center in Kansas City this summer.
The new Boston-area address is 33 High Street, North Billerica, MA 01862. The local phone number is (978) 663-5500. The new location is conveniently located with easy access to Route 3 and Interstates 93, 95 and 495, as well as Logan International and Manchester airports.
"We are very pleased to have completed this relocation and major expansion in the Boston area," said McNichols President Herb Goetschius. "We designed this facility not only to meet the growing needs of our customers but to serve a greater role as a fabrication specialist."
Approximately 5,000 sq. ft. have been dedicated to fabrication services. The area includes two crane bays with 5-ton and 2-ton cranes, cantilever racking, additional band saw and forklift. The fabrication area can produce a variety of value-added processes like plasma cutting, saw cutting, welding, shearing, iron working and painting. The area was designed to allow for more efficient product and process flow through the facility, and to accommodate large-scale fabrication jobs.
McNichols Co., founded in 1952, is famous for its same-day shipping program, providing perforated and expanded metal, wire cloth and all types of grating and flooring to customers worldwide. Driven by a strong family legacy and catalog and Internet marketing, the company serves numerous industries from 25 locations throughout the United States and Mexico, including 18 service centers and 7 field offices.
Headquartered in the Tampa Bay Area since 1978, McNichols Company actively maintains the ISO 9001:2000 quality standard for each of its domestic service centers. For more information on McNichols Co., visit www.mcnichols.com.
For Further Information Contact:
Jeff Croskey, Vice President of Operations
Phone: (813) 282-3828, ext. 2106
Email: jeff.croskey@mcnichols.com
Kristen Powers, Communications Specialist
Phone (813) 282-3828, ext. 2128
Email: kristen.powers@mcnichols.com
