ETA hand2mind Moves into Its New Office/Distribution Center

VERNON HILLS, IL, March 20, 2000—Construction is complete for ETA hand2mind at a new 145,600 square-foot office and distribution center situated on a 12.57-acre site at Continental Executive Parke in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on September 17, 1999 and employees moved in on March 20, 2000.

Dennis Goldman, president of ETA hand2mind , announced that the new location provides the extra space needed for its operations center to manufacture and distribute its growing lines of educational products.

"We are pleased to be operating our facilities in Vernon Hills, not only to provide improved service to our customers, but also to continue to support our community and employees," said Goldman.

The new facility features a 22,578 square-foot office area, a health and fitness center with a basketball court, and 123,028 square-foot distribution space. The company has operated out of Vernon Hills since October 1991. ETA hand2mind employs more than 100 local residents.

About ETA hand2mind
Headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL, ETA hand2mind is recognized as the premier publisher and pioneer of manipulatives-based education, with more than 8,000 supplemental math, reading, and science resources. Aligned to state and national standards, these products offer hands-on educational opportunities that engage students in learning and make teaching more effective for educators.
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