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CA-Based Retail Packaging Company Moving Into Warehouse Space In Oak Forest: City

The City announced the company's arrival in Oak Forest on Monday.

OAK FOREST, IL — A California-based retail packaging and display company is moving into warehouse space in Oak Forest, the City said Monday.

Bay Cities Packaging & Design, based in Los Angeles, California is relocating its Midwest packout, fulfillment and logistics facility to the Logistics Property Company’s building located at 16799 S. Cicero Ave., the City said Monday.

The move "marks a significant milestone in Bay Cities’ growth strategy and commitment to delivering world-class operational efficiency and service excellence."

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Set to begin operations soon, the new facility spans 233,119 square feet and is strategically located to major retailers.

"This expansion reinforces Bay Cities’ long-term investment in the Midwest and enables us to continue offering the agility, precision and scalable solutions our clients depend on," said Greg Tucker, chairman and CEO of Bay Cities.

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"We’re excited to work with Logistics Property Company in improving the facility and bringing this next chapter of growth to life."

Bay Cities’ new facility features modern infrastructure designed to support high-volume packout and fulfillment programs, improved access to major transportation routes, and optimized layout for operational flow, the City said.

"This project exemplifies the type of efficient, well-located industrial real estate that Logistics Property is proud to develop," said Ben Fish, vice president for Logistics Property Company’s Midwest Region.

"We’re excited to welcome Bay Cities to Oak Forest and to support their continued success in the logistics and fulfillment sector."

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