HMF Express News and Tech Tips

HMF Express Chicago is moving to a new address.  Effective date is tbd.

HMF Express
2401 American Lane
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

This location is just a couple of miles from our original location near Chicago’s O’Hare airport.  It is convenient to several major highways, including I90, I294, I290, and I355

The move lets us expand our welding area, update our painting system, improve shop safety, and produce more locally.  It supports our focus on being your go-to source for custom and quick ship hollow metal in Chicago.

Please forward this information to your logistics team to help them get to the new location when it opens. 

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