Brandt expands headquarters, receives award

Springfield, Ill. — Brandt is breaking ground Oct. 16 for a major building expansion project at its global headquarters here. The 15-month project will expand the current 26,000 sq ft. building by 22,000 sq ft. “When we built the current building, only five years ago, it was specifically designed for growth by adding new wings to either end,” said Brandt President and CEO Rick Brandt. “We didn’t expect to outgrow the building in such a short amount of time, but we are experiencing growth throughout the entire company. We are expanding into new global markets while at the same time increasing our market share in local and domestic markets. As we continue to grow, so does the demand for resources to support that growth.” In other recent news, Brandt Monterey was presented with The Western Plant Health Association’s Harry J. Larsen Integrity Award for excellence in community service at the association’s annual meeting.