hand2mind announces new distribution center in Vernon Hills
hand2mind. Inc. announced its move to a new 698,360 sq-ft facility at 100 S. Milwaukee Ave in the Vernon Hills Industrial Park. Constructed on 35 acres at the site of the former American Hotel Register world headquarters, the building will serve as hand2mind's primary distribution center, consolidating operations currently spread across four locations into a single facility. The project will support the creation of 37 new full-time jobs in Illinois across both office and warehouse operations.
New facility
hand2mind has been headquartered at 500 Greenview Court in Vernon Hills since 2000. The new facility will centralize receiving, inventory management, kitting, assembly, and shipping functions under one roof, enabling the company to operate more efficiently and scale to meet growing demand. As part of this investment, hand2mind has committed to retaining 288 existing Illinois jobs, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the state and the broader Chicagoland area. The company has been named to the Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces list for the past six years, an honor based entirely on employee feedback that recognizes organizations with exceptional workplace culture, engagement and leadership.
Creating more Illinois jobs
"We are thrilled to be able to expand our operations in our longtime home of Vernon Hills," said Rick Woldenberg, Chief Executive Officer for hand2mind. "With our larger footprint, we will be able to create more Illinois jobs to meet growing demand for our products, and build a stronger foundation for our team, our customers and the communities we serve.“
Supported by the Illinois DCEO
The project is supported by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through the state's Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) Program, which provides incentives to qualifying businesses making significant capital investments and creating or retaining jobs in Illinois.