Recommended Vendors & Contractors
BUSINESS PRODUCTS
Interact Business Products, LLC
www.interactbp.comContact: Jim Borring
165 Hansen Court, Ste. 106,
Wood Dale, IL 60191
ph: (630) 694-0011 Fax (630) 238-3199
jborring@interactbp.com
Interact Business Products is an authorized reseller and service provider for NEC phone systems. Also an authorized reseller and service provider for Kyocera MITA digital copiers, printers, and fax machines.
Interact also is an authorized servicing agent for Avaya and Nortel phone systems, as well as an authorized HP servicing agent. A particular area of expertise is moving phone systems and installing data and voice cabling.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
ENTRE Commercial Realty LLC
www.entrecommercial.comContacts: Dan Benassi and Dan Jones
P.O. Box 59341, 1096 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60159
Ph: (847) 310-4298
dbenassi@entrecommercial.com djones@entrecommercial.com
Entre Commercial Realty LLC is a full-service industrial and commercial real estate firm with an aggressive & entrepreneurial approach to the industry. Entre covers the entire metro-Chicago market as well as nationally and internationally through its affiliates.
- Representation of sellers and landlords in the disposition/leasing of industrial and office properties along with representation of buyers and tenants in the acquisition/leasing of properties.
- Sale/leasebacks and representation of both institutional and private equity investors in the sale and acquisition of income-producing investment properties.
- Representation of owners in build-to-suit projects or facility expansions.
- Economic incentive consulting, site selection, demographic analysis, and strategic planning.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
McGuire Electric Corporation
www.mcguireelectriccorp.comContact: Tom McGuire
1050 Ensell Road, Unit 182,
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Ph: (847) 438-1177 Fax: (847) 438-1183
tomm@mcguireelectriccorp.com
Industrial wiring contractor specializing in plant relocations including evaluation of present electrical demand, evaluation of prospective building electrical systems, design of electrical distribution at new locations, disconnection of production equipment before the move, reconnection of production equipment at new location (minimizing downtime). Offers 5 year installation guarantee. Over 20 years in the industry. (Plant relocations, electrical and communications cabling)
FURNITURE AND OFFICE INTERIORS
OEC Business Interiors
Contact: Pam Towers
900 N. Church Road,
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Ph: (630) 589-5551 Fax: (630) 589-5637
ptowers@oecbusinessinteriors.com
Full-service office interiors company offering:
- Complete office space plans
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Floor & wall covering
- Modular office systems
OEC carries a variety of manufacturers' products and is the largest Steelcase dealer in the Midwest. Has been in business for over 40 years.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Enger-Vavra, Inc.
Contact: Steve Felbinger
3406 Martens Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131
Ph: (847) 678-4200 Cell: 630-205-9547
sfelbinger@sbcglobal.net
Enger-Vavra, Inc. is a family owned General Contracting Construction firm located in Franklin Park. With over 80 years of service behind it, Enger-Vavra, Inc. is fully equipped to provide building and site improvements to fit budgets ranging from $1,000 to $ 3,000,000 in total cost. In addition we can respond to our customer's immediate needs by providing quick turnaround on small projects or handling of emergency repairs.
HVAC CONTRACTING
Compass Mechanical Services, Inc.
Contact: Michael Wojciechowski
391 Wegner Drive, Unit E, West Chicago, IL 60185
Ph: (630) 231-5700 Fax: (630) 231-5702
mwojo@sbcglobal.net
Full service heating and air conditioning services for new construction, tenant build-out and maintenance. Experienced with “clean” environments.
INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
Mimosa Interior Landscaping
www.mimosachicago.comContact: Corrine Thomas
500 Bonnie Lane, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Ph: 847-545-1800 Cell: 847-846-1338
corrine@mimosachicago.com
Mimosa Interior Landscaping was founded in 1987 by two University of Illinois alumni with the simple philosophy that clients should expect more from an indoor plant company than what was being offered at the time. Mimosa hires only the best people. We empower our horticulturists to make positive decisions with our clients, resulting in greater responsiveness and client satisfaction. Our impressive client list provides excellent references.
MACHINERY MOVING AND MILLWRIGHT SERVICES
ARS Contracting Company
www.arscontracting.comContact: Ted Bianchi
9540 Carls Drive, Plainfield, IL 60585
Ph: (800) 358-8444
Cell: (312) 968-1188
sales@arscontracting.com
Rigging Services: The safe handling of machinery is an art. ARS is under its second generation of machinery management, and has lead foremen with over 35 years experience field experience. This experience is key for quickly implementing innovative solutions. ARS listens carefully to your concerns and works with you to develop a streamline plan to minimize down-time and expense.
Maintenance: ARS provides experienced Millwrights to support your maintenance personnel with the ability to dismantle, erect and fabricate machinery. We can align, tram, level, anchor and grout new machinery installations or reconfigurations. If you are expanding production lines or moving your machinery, ARS can provide turnkey service with Electrical, Moving, and Millwright services.
MOVING AND STORAGE SERVICES
Vantage Blue Suburban Moving
www.suburbanmoving.com Contact: Tom Pera
2100 Ogden Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532
Ph: (630 ) 971-6605
tom.pera@suburbanmoving.com
Full service domestic and international relocations of household, office and industrial goods. Unique one-source move management at origination and destination. Online tracking of interstate shipments. Storage facility programs customized for bar-coded record and asset management. Our goal is to learn as much as we can about your relocation and business goals, so that we can provide you with a positive and efficient transition, with the least amount of disruption possible. Your priorities become our priorities.
MOVING CONTAINERS
Rent-a-Crate, Inc.
www.rentacrate.comContact: Mark Guzzino
4310 Trans World Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176
Ph: (847) 233-9944 Cell: (773) 621-6378
mguzzino@rentacrate.com
Complete moving systems. Normal and specialty crates and dollies. The rental of plastic crates as an alternative to cardboard boxes for the office and commercial moving industry has been in existence since the early 1960's in the UK and other parts of Europe. Rentacrate, Inc.® is proud to have brought the "Crate Concept" to the United States with the opening of its first operation in August of 1991 in Boston, MA.
After more than ten years of business, Rentacrate has full distribution centers in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Washington DC; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; and Detroit, MI which service the entire country. We deliver and pick up directly to your workstation! Wherever your move is, so is Rent-a-crate!RELOCATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Cavolick Consulting Group, Inc.
www.cavolickconsulting.comContact: Joseph Cavolick
1621 Mission Hills Road,
Northbrook, IL 60062-5740
Ph: (847) 753-9898 Fax: (847) 753-9858
j.cavolick@cavolickconsulting.com
Cavolick Consulting provides early planning and ongoing project management services for organizations moving to a new office, commercial or industrial facility.
Relocation is an operations issue, not just a facilities issue. The challenge is to remain productively in business, while planning, preparing and executing the move.
Cavolick Consulting has moved thousands of employees into over a million square feet of space, and can assist you in the four phases of relocation: Planning, Preparing, Moving, and Resuming Operations in the new location. Deliverables include assignment of responsibilities, employee teams, timeline, budget, reporting system and as much or as little direct involvement during the execution as you wish. Services include early planning, and oversight of site selection, lease negotiation, construction bidding and supervision, coordination of data and telecommunications, furniture, decorating, preparation of personnel, the physical move and smooth resumption of operations in the new location.
Save time, avoid costly mistakes and stay focused on your core mission, while we plan and execute your move – find help for office, commercial and industrial facility relocation at www.cavolickconsulting.com.
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
USA Voice & Data LLC
www.usavoicedata.comContact: Ross Hurst
200 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL, 60606
Ph: (866) 998-1669 Cell: (312) 925-6391
rhurst@usavoicedata.com
Small & Medium Business: Complete voice, data, and Internet solutions for growing businesses
Enterprise Solutions: Integrated communication solutions for large and global businesses, government, and wholesale
Today, USAV&D's mission is clear, to simplify choices and provide a single point of contact for your company's growing communications needs. With over 10 years in the telecommunications industry, USAV&D is an independent company offering businesses the most advanced products and services from a variety of premier carriers. USAV&D offers a comprehensive portfolio of:
- Internet
- Voice and Wireless solutions that include:
- VPN's
- Telephony
- T1/PRI
- PC Modem Cards and
- Cellular Group Plans
Our dedicated team of professionals will analyze your network, requirements, provide multiple rate comparisons and then based on your feedback implement contracts and carrier services.
When it comes to telecommunications, USA Voice & Data is committed to being a proactive resource and partner dedicated to achieving and maintaining value for your company.