McCormick & Co. Inc. has opened its new global headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The state-of-the-art headquarters brings together 1,000 employees previously located in four different office buildings. McCormick Chairman, President and CEO Lawrence Kurzius was joined by employees, retired company executives, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Jr., Baltimore County Executive Don Mohler and local government and community leaders for the official ribbon-cutting on Oct. 2.
“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. 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,” Kurzius said.
Designed to maximize employee flexibility, the new campus-like global headquarters features:
- A completely renovated 350,000-s.f. building.
- 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.
- An employee café that showcases McCormick’s global brands and culinary innovations.
- A gourmet coffee bar plus pantries at the center of each floor that serve as hubs for employee connection.
- Onsite culinary education, incorporating high-end cooking equipment and an extensive curriculum.
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold designed building reflects McCormick’s commitment to sustainability incorporating locally-sourced, reclaimed wood as well as an indoor green roof with native Maryland plantings, the company says. All furniture in the building is non-toxic, chemical-free and largely comprises recycled material. The company promotes composting throughout the building by only providing compostable serveware 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; and TB&C assisted with branding. McCormick is leasing the building from Greenfield.
McCormick & Co. manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other products to the food industry.
See drone footage and pictures of the new facility below.
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