Category: Business Climate

Electri-Flex Company, a leader in electrical conduit, located in Roselle, Illinois has recently announced plans to expand their production into a 52,000 square foot facility at Chancelor Drive in Roselle. This expansion will move approximately half their current production. “This means a lot to Electri-Flex and its ability to remain a top provider of electrical conduit. Moving into heavy manufacturing not only means bringing jobs to DuPage County, it also allows us to build on our reputation of worldwide quality, service, and product innovation,” said Jason Kinander, CEO. The expansion will increase production output by 50-60%, and create 25 new jobs. Continue reading →

Submitted by UICO, LLC. Lisle, Illinois – UICO, LLC celebrated its ribbon-cutting event on Friday, August 16, 2013. The ceremony was held to thank the State of Illinois for its investment in UICO, and to celebrate the expansion of the Company’s operations and workforce. Continue reading →

Governor’s Clean Water Initiative Helped Draw World’s Largest Water Pump Manufacturer to Illinois

DOWNERS GROVE – As part of his agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward, Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Grundfos officials to break ground on the global water pump manufacturer’s new North American headquarters in Downers Grove, Illinois. Denmark-based Grundfos, the world’s largest water pump producer, will create 40 new jobs at the headquarters. The Illinois Clean Water Initiative – which was launched by Governor Quinn in 2012 to overhaul the state’s water infrastructure – was cited by the company as a key reason why they chose Illinois. Continue reading →

Lisle, IL -­‐-­‐ James Sheehan and Daniel Cronin, Co-­‐Chairmen of the Choose DuPage Board of Directors welcomed the announcement by SunCoke Energy, a subsidiary of Sunoco, Inc., to relocate its corporate headquarters to Arboretum Lakes in Lisle. SunCoke Energy plans to separate its operations from Sunoco in early 2011. The move to DuPage County will create 105 new jobs and was facilitated with the efforts of Choose DuPage, the DuPage Regional Development Alliance. Continue reading →