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Morgan Li Opens Advanced Chicago Heights Facility Two Years After Devastating Fire

The new 240,000-square-foot warehouse consolidates operations, enhances efficiency, and signals growth for the family-owned manufacturer.

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Overview

  • Morgan Li celebrated the grand opening of its new 240,000-square-foot warehouse in Chicago Heights, replacing the facility destroyed by a fire in 2023.
  • The state-of-the-art site consolidates manufacturing and warehousing, improving operational efficiency and reducing trucking needs.
  • The facility features 24 loading docks and advanced recycling systems, with a separate 40,000-square-foot paint line set to open in mid-July.
  • Initial hiring for the paint line and other roles is expected to bring 20–25 new jobs to the area.
  • A ribbon-cutting ceremony included company executives, local officials, project partners, and Chicago Heights firefighters who responded to the 2023 fire.