Growing Together: Expanding Locations Worldwide
The MEI Group is undergoing significant expansion across its global locations, reflecting its commitment to growth and innovation.
In Italy, the headquarters is set to double, from 10.000 to 20.000 square meters. This project results from the rapid workforce growth experienced in recent years. MEI’s recruitment has accelerated yearly since 2020, with an 81% increase in staff between December 2020 and December 2023. The new headquarters will double the room for offices and will offer a large showroom, a 300-space underground parking lot, a new restaurant with a terrace, and other amenities that promote employees’ well-being and productivity. Moreover, the expansion will strengthen MEI’s reputation for high-quality products and ensure that our customers continue to receive the best service, with faster response times and improved product availability. It is expected to be completed by the end of next year, marking a new era for MEI.
MEI’s expansion extends beyond just Italy. The impressive growth of MEI USA can be illustrated by the need to expand our facilities near Chicago several times in the past 17 years:
- August 2007 – two rooms in Des Plaines, Illinois
- January 2009 – 6,000 square feet in Elk Grove Village, Illinois
- January 2015 – 21,000 square feet in Wood Dale, Illinois
- May 2024 – starting construction on 60,000 square feet building in Itasca, Illinois.
Scheduled for completion by mid-2025, the new headquarters will triple the size of MEI USA’s current facilities. It will feature innovative amenities aimed at enhancing productivity and employee well-being. These include spacious parking with electric car chargers, a two-level structure, and a dedicated demonstration area for showcasing MEI’s technologies to current customers and prospects. On June 19, 2024, MEI USA celebrated this significant milestone with the ceremonial groundbreaking of its new headquarters.
Another significant achievement is the 10th anniversary of MEI System do Brasil. MEI Brasil’s new headquarters in São Paulo spans 500 square meters and includes administration and a stock of spare parts and tools. In 2023, MEI moved to this new location to enlarge facilities and create a showroom to exhibit machines and technologies to customers and prospects.
Simultaneously, MEI is establishing a stronger foothold in Southeast Asia with new offices for the Hong Kong branch. This office, featuring a large showroom area, is strategically positioned to act as a central hub for customer service, backed by a team of skilled technicians. This move is part of a larger strategy to reinforce MEI’s presence in vital markets, including locations in Tokyo and Bangalore. Revamps are planned for this branch as well.
These collective efforts highlight MEI’s unstoppable growth and its unwavering commitment to global expansion and leadership in the optical industry.