Magna-Tiles, the magnetic building toy beloved by kids at home and in classrooms everywhere, is building a sprawling new headquarters in Bolingbrook, and construction is set to start this month. The new facility will rise at Carlow Corporate Center as part of the company's expansion, bringing its office staff and warehouse functions under one roof.
The planned building will span 245,000 square feet, according to an announcement from the Village of Bolingbrook. As reported by NBC Chicago, the village said the project will include office space, manufacturing capabilities and close to 200 parking spaces. Developer Northern Builders has said the building will serve as Magna-Tiles' new headquarters for warehouse and office operations.
A Long-Standing Bolingbrook Business Expands
Magna-Tiles has been based in Bolingbrook since 1997, and this project marks a major expansion of its physical presence in the village. Per bizjournals.com, the 245,000-square-foot facility is part of a build-to-suit development deal, and the outlet reports that construction begins this month. The project site covers 11.69 acres along Remington Boulevard, according to a LinkedIn post from Eric Stone, Magna-Tiles' Director of Operations.
Stone described the project on LinkedIn as a “245,000 SF build-to-suit development project with MAGNA-TILES® at Carlow Corporate Center in Bolingbrook, Illinois!” A LinkedIn search snippet tied to the same post also lists more than 21,000 square feet of two-story office space and a 10,000-square-foot mezzanine as part of the design, though those specific figures carry lower confidence than the other building details.
What Comes Next
The village's announcement, dated November 4, confirms the scope of the build but does not address a timeline for completion, project cost, or anticipated job creation. NBC Chicago reported it reached out to Magna-Tiles for comment on the new headquarters project. For now, Bolingbrook residents can expect to see construction activity ramp up at Carlow Corporate Center as the toy maker works to consolidate its office and warehouse operations into the single new facility.
