{"id":9982,"date":"2021-01-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/?p=9982"},"modified":"2021-10-29T15:42:16","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T20:42:16","slug":"a-peek-into-misumis-new-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/a-peek-into-misumis-new-home\/","title":{"rendered":"A Peek Into MISUMI&#8217;s New Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/\">MISUMI<\/a> headquarters has relocated to a state-of-the-art building in Schaumburg\u2019s beautiful Corporate Center. We thought we\u2019d share a snippet of what our new space for the hard-working employees of MISUMI looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Welcome to MISUMI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When stepping off the elevator on either floor, you will be met with strong MISUMI branding indicating what floor you\u2019re on. MISUMI yellow for the 12<sup>th<\/sup> floor and MISUMI blue for the 13<sup>th<\/sup> floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-12th-Floor-1011x1024.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1011\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-12th-Floor-1011x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"9983\" class=\"wp-image-9983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-12th-Floor-1011x1024.jpeg 1011w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-12th-Floor-296x300.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-12th-Floor-148x150.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-12th-Floor-768x778.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-12th-Floor-1516x1536.jpeg 1516w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-12th-Floor-2022x2048.jpeg 2022w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-12th-Floor-55x55.jpeg 55w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">12th Floor Elevator Lobby<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-13th-Floor-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"932\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-13th-Floor-932x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"9984\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-13th-Floor-scaled.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/?attachment_id=9984\" class=\"wp-image-9984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-13th-Floor-932x1024.jpeg 932w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-13th-Floor-273x300.jpeg 273w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-13th-Floor-137x150.jpeg 137w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-13th-Floor-768x844.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-13th-Floor-1398x1536.jpeg 1398w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Elevator-Hall-13th-Floor-1864x2048.jpeg 1864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 932px) 100vw, 932px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">13th Floor Elevator Lobby<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our reception area is located on the 13th floor. MISUMI guests can have a seat on the couches while waiting and learn more about what\u2019s happening at MISUMI via the display monitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-ReceptionArea-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-ReceptionArea-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-ReceptionArea-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-ReceptionArea-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Configuring the Space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting with a blank canvas, the team wanted to be sure to configure a space that both increased productivity and inspires. MISUMI branding was key. Adding a timeline wall shows the growth and achievements over the years accomplished by everyone in the company evoking a sense of pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/TimelineWall-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/TimelineWall-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/TimelineWall-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/TimelineWall-2-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A new building also calls for finding your way whether it&#8217;s to a conference room or to visit a different department, creating a familiar wayfinding system was important. And so, the system was inspired by Chicago\u2019s famous \u201cL\u201d subway system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-ConfiguredtoListenToOurCustomers-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-ConfiguredtoListenToOurCustomers-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-ConfiguredtoListenToOurCustomers-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-ConfiguredtoListenToOurCustomers-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another ode to Chicago that we\u2019ve had as part of our culture is dedicating our conference rooms to Chicago\u2019s elite sports teams \u2013 White Sox, Cubs, Bears, and even United Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-WhiteSox-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-WhiteSox-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-WhiteSox-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-WhiteSox-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recharging<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An open space breakroom where employees can grab a coffee, eat lunch, or catch up with a co-worker is another highlight. Can you smell the aroma of coffee?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-Breakroom-Kitchen-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-Breakroom-Kitchen-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-Breakroom-Kitchen-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1475-MISUMI-Breakroom-Kitchen-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Configured to Inspire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the things missing from our previous building was strong branding to reinforce our core competency \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/configurable-components\/\">configurability<\/a>. Naturally, the team worked hard to create graphics and signage that shares that message to inspire employees. Plus, it looks really cool!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Configurability-12th-Floor.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Configurability-12th-Floor.jpg 600w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Configurability-12th-Floor-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MISUMI-Configurability-12th-Floor-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After months of planning, renovation, and installation, the new space is finally complete. This project could not have been accomplished without the dedication of our support team. Notably, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.acgroup-inc.com\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Allegiance Construction Group<\/a>,  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.divinesignsinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Divine Signs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schaumburgbusiness.com\/\">The Schaumburg <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schaumburgbusiness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schaumburgbusiness.com\/\"> Association<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/glenstar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glenstar<\/a>. The MISUMI team is beyond grateful for the new space and looks forward to working safely in it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MISUMI headquarters has relocated to a state-of-the-art building in Schaumburg\u2019s beautiful Corporate Center. 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