Press Release: Methods’ Chicago Technical Center Moves to New Location
Methods Machine Tools Moves Chicago Technical Center from Elgin to Gilberts
Sudbury, Mass., March 5, 2021— Methods Machine Tools, Inc., the foremost supplier of high-quality CNC machine tools in North America, moved its Chicago Technical Center from Elgin, IL to 70 Prairie Parkway, Gilberts, IL. All other contact information, including telephone numbers and phone extensions, remain the same.
Methods relocated to a larger facility to expand its customer services in the Midwest.
“We examine everything through a customer-focused lens,” said Don Miller, General Manager of Methods’ Chicago Technical Center. “The move to Gilberts will ensure Methods has the resources to continue to provide world-class customer service and support while positioning us for enduring growth.”
The new technical center features a more extensive showroom and service area, totaling approximately 36,000 square feet. These facility improvements will give customers a comprehensive, hands-on experience with Methods’ products as well as enhance customer support through quicker machine/automation cell installations, repairs, and preventative maintenance measures.
Methods plans to add a parts depot to the facility, which will enable quicker delivery of parts throughout the Midwest. Miller added that the parts depot will enable many Midwest customers to have parts within a four-hour window.
Moving a machining showroom and service department is an exhaustive endeavor, particularly during a pandemic. The change entailed transporting many machines and countless parts, tools, and pieces of furniture.
“I’m extremely proud of everyone who helped with the move, and for the entire Illinois staff, who stayed on task during the move,” Miller said. “The move to Gilberts was a seamless transition during uneasy circumstances, but we met our target move-in date in a safe, efficient manner without compromising customer commitments.”
About Methods Machine Tools
Methods Machine Tools, Inc. supplies high-quality CNC machine tools, automation systems, and measuring/inspection equipment, in addition to designing and integrating custom machining processes and systems. Headquartered in Sudbury, Mass., and in operation since 1958, Methods provides superior products, engineering, service, parts, training, and integration. With more than 300 employees, nine technical centers, and a precision center, Methods has installed more than 40,000 machines throughout North America. For more information, call 877-668-4262 or visit www.methodsmachine.com.