Two years ago, a family-owned furniture manufacturer lost one of its factories to a fire. The company is celebrating its new facility's grand opening this month.

On February 6, 2023, Chicago Heights, Illinois-based Morgan Li lost an entire warehouse in a devastating fire. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and luckily, no employees were injured. The Morgan Li team quickly pivoted to their other manufacturing facilities to avoid disruption to their customers, leased additional space, and immediately started planning for a rebuild.

Exactly one year to the day post-fire, Morgan Li announced plans to build a new facility in the Chicago Heights neighborhood, with the goal of aiding in job creation and other positive benefits for the community that has supported the company for so many years.

The company is celebrating the May 20 grand opening of the new Class A facility at 1001 Washington Ave., Chicago Heights, IL 60411. This facility supports the expansion and growth of its more than 235 employees while enhancing local manufacturing and industrial innovation.

The 240,000 square foot, energy-efficient facility features 20+ loading docks plus an additional 40,000 square foot building dedicated to a new paint line designed to handle finished products.

The building is designed with innovation and efficiency at the forefront, incorporating advanced technology, equipment, and systems. LED-efficient lighting is featured throughout the facility, as well as a comprehensive metal and cardboard recycling capabilities and a dedicated paint line for refurbishment, significantly reducing its overall carbon footprint and waste.