The construction of swissQprint’s new premises in the USA marks a significant step forward in the company’s growth in North America. The new facility will enhance swissQprint’s ability to serve customers and showcase its cutting-edge technology.
Kilian Hintermann, CEO of swissQprint, shared his enthusiasm about the project, ‘We continue to see North America as a growth market. This new facility for our US subsidiary is a testament to our commitment to serving our North American customers even better.’
The new facility will be situated on 12,140sqm within West Dundee, Illinois, strategically located approximately 10 minutes closer to Chicago O’Hare airport than the current premises. Erik Norman, President of swissQprint America, explained, ‘The heart of the new facility is the expanded showroom to feature our large format printers and applications, along with increased capacity for our applications and service teams. All of this designed so that we can deliver exceptional support and experiences for our customers.’
The new building will span 2300sqm. Key features include a 440sqm showroom and hospitality area, a dedicated training center for individual or group applications training, and 200sqm dedicated to machine refurbishing and service. The building will also have significantly expanded warehouse and office space compared to the existing Elgin premises. Overall, the US team looks forward to a 130% increase in space.
Reflecting swissQprint’s commitment to environmental responsibility, approximately 400 solar panels are planned to be installed and to supply power from renewable resources. Heitman Architects Inc. designed the building, and construction will be done by The DSI Group, both of Chicago, IL. swissQprint was represented by Bespoke Commercial Real Estate.
The facility is scheduled to be completed by mid 2026. The site provides an option to expand an additional 1394sqm to accommodate future growth. While leaving the Elgin base, swissQprint America will keep the Californian demonstration centre to cater to the Western States and Western Canada.
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