Tinley Park, IL (June 12, 2008) – PANDUIT hosted a groundbreaking ceremony this morning at the future site of their new LEED Gold certified corporate headquarters in Tinley Park. The planned development includes a 280,000 square foot facility, in a campus environment, with initial employment exceeding 500 staff. The 52-acre site, along I-80 on the east side of 80th Avenue in Will County, allows for future expansion to accommodate an additional 1,200 staff.
“PANDUIT is proud of our deep roots and history in Tinley Park and Illinois, and we are pleased to be announcing a commitment today that is critical to the future of the Company and a reinforcement of our commitment to our headquarters’ staff and the local community,” said John Caveney, CEO. The new PANDUIT headquarter location is approximately 4 miles from its existing headquarters on Ridgeland Avenue in Tinley Park. “Our decision to select the Tinley Park site was made after significant research into alternative locations. The support of the Village of Tinley Park, Will County, and the State of Illinois was a significant factor in our site selection. We are grateful for their support,” added Caveney.
The company has secured the services of the leading global design, planning, and strategic consulting firm, Gensler, and leading national engineering and construction firms, Affiliated Engineers, Inc. and Power Construction. These organizations will help ensure that the new corporate headquarters reflects PANDUIT’s traditional Midwestern roots along with state of the art technologies and environments to enhance globalization and organizational effectiveness.
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Also, to realize energy savings and to provide a healthy workplace and planet, the company intends to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification with this 5-story building. “To reinforce our commitment to the environment and sustainability, our goal at PANDUIT is to achieve LEED certification at each of our facilities as we build and/or renovate,” stated Tom Donovan, President.
About PANDUIT:
PANDUIT was founded in 1955 by Jack E Caveney in the garage of his Beverly home on Chicago's South Side. In 1960, PANDUIT established its current operations in Tinley Park in a newly built 10,000 square foot facility. The business has grown to encompass 750,000 square feet in Tinley Park and over 2,000,000 square feet of facilities globally.
PANDUIT is a leading, world-class developer and provider of innovative networking and electrical solutions. For more than 50 years, PANDUIT has engineered and manufactured end-to-end solutions that assist its customers in the deployment of the latest technologies. Global expertise and strong industry relationships make PANDUIT a valuable and trusted partner dedicated to delivering technology-driven solutions and unmatched service. Through its commitment to innovation, quality, and service, PANDUIT creates competitive advantages to earn customer preference.
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