HUNT VALLEY, Md., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick &
Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today
opened its new global headquarters in Hunt Valley, Md. The state-of-the-art
headquarters brings together 1,000 employees previously located
across four different office buildings. McCormick Chairman,
President and CEO Lawrence Kurzius
was joined by employees, retired McCormick executives, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Jr., Baltimore County Executive
Don Mohler, and local government and
community leaders for the official ribbon cutting.
"Our move to one global headquarters is a transformative step
for McCormick – it exemplifies our continued commitment to the
Baltimore region and the future of
our truly global company," Kurzius said. "Our new location fosters
greater collaboration and innovation, while also enhancing
McCormick's sustainability, improving employee health and wellness
and bringing our passion for flavor to life. We are thrilled to be
in this new space and I look forward to the great work we'll do
here together."
Designed to maximize employee flexibility, the new campus-like
global headquarters features:
- Open floor plans with a wide variety of workspaces, huddle
rooms, think tanks and collaboration spaces that provide employees
with the ability to choose the environment that best suits their
needs and preferences
- State-of-the-art test kitchens for product development and
flavor innovation
- A brand-new employee café that showcases McCormick's many
global brands and culinary innovations
- A gourmet coffee bar, as well as pantries at the center of each
floor, which serve as hubs for employee connection
- Onsite culinary education, incorporating high-end cooking
equipment and an extensive curriculum
The LEED Gold designed building also reflects McCormick's
commitment to sustainability. The construction incorporated
locally-sourced, reclaimed wood and the building features an indoor
green roof with native Maryland
plantings. All furniture in the building is non-toxic,
chemical-free, and largely comprised of recycled material.
McCormick also seeks to promote composting throughout the building
by only providing compostable serve ware to employees and
implementing an advanced waste management system.
The building was developed and renovated by Greenfield Partners,
LLC with exterior design by Studios Architecture; Gilbane was the
general contractor for the project; CBRE provided engineering and
architectural support; interiors were designed by IA Interior
Architects; TB&C assisted with branding. McCormick is leasing
the building from Greenfield.
Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:
https://www.mccormickcorporation.com/en/news-center/brand-assets
About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in
flavor. With $4.8 billion in annual
sales, the company manufactures, markets and distributes spices,
seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the
entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and
foodservice businesses. Every day, no matter where or what
you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick
Brings the Joy of Flavor to Life™.
For more information, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com.
For information contact:
Corporate Communications:
Lori Robinson (410) 527-6004 or
lori_robinson@mccormick.com
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