BAX sets up world distribution center near O'Hare.(Business)(Hot properties)

0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), February, 2007 | by Pohl, Kimberly

Byline: Kimberly Pohl Daily Herald Business Writer BAX Global Inc., an Irvine, Calif.-based supply chain management and transportation solutions provider, has debuted its new Chicago World Freight Campus near O'Hare International Airport. The $2.9 billion company is leasing two newly constructed buildings at 1355 Mount Prospect Road in Des Plaines from owner AMB Property Corp.

BAX Global is utilizing the 152,099-square-foot building for international distribution and the 76,504-square-foot building for domestic distribution. The facilities quadruple BAX Global's operations in the area. The company said it made sure to make the move in advance of any O'Hare expansion construction. The 14-acre campus is located on the north side of the airport and,...