McNichols Relocates and Expands Flagship Chicago Service Center
New location in Des Plaines is double the size and features new fabrication capabilities
July 17, 2006, Tampa, FL - McNichols Company announced today the relocation of its North American flagship Elk Grove Village, IL, service center to Des Plaines, IL. Moving to the newly constructed 80,000 sq. ft. space allows the company to increase its fabrication services, offer an expanded inventory and accommodate future growth.
McNichols, a family-owned and operated chain of metal service centers, is the nation's leading supplier of metal products with holes, serving domestic and international markets. This is the second major expansion this year for the $145 million company. McNichols' Chicago-area metals service center had been in its previous building since 1976.
The new headquarters address is 251 Wille Road, Suite C, Des Plaines, IL 60018. The local phone number is (847) 635-5100. The new location is conveniently located adjacent to Chicago O'Hare airport and Interstate-90.
"We are very pleased to have completed this relocation and third major expansion in the Chicago 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 supply chain logistics center."
Approximately 20,000 sq. ft. have been dedicated to fabrication services; nearly double the previous location. The area includes two crane bays with 5-ton and 10-ton cranes. A new wire cloth processing area has been added with additional slitting and cutting equipment. Welding capabilities have also been increased to now include MIG, TIG, and stick welding, as well as Plasma and torch cutting. The additional fabrication equipment, with more planned in the near future, will allow McNichols' Chicago service center to continually increase the fabrication solutions it offers its customers.
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 24 locations throughout the United States and Mexico, including 17 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
Director of National 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
