LAGRANGE, GA - On Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, Trackmobile employees will be celebrating breaking ground on the construction of their new office facilities after they were destroyed by the effects of a tornado in March 2023. Though the building wasn’t directly hit by the tornado, it sustained severe damage when hail buildup and subsequent rain on the roof overloaded the structure, causing the roof to collapse on the front third of the building. Water that collected on the roof flooded into the rest of the building, causing extensive damage. Ironically, the roof had just been refinished a few short weeks before the incident.
Headley Construction, a respected contractor with over 50 years of experience, was selected to lead the project to rebuild the office facilities. Known for their work on large-scale projects and strong relationships with subcontractors, Headley Construction will be overseeing the construction, marking a significant step forward in restoring Trackmobile’s operations.
The Trackmobile team worked diligently to clean up the production and warehouse areas, re-opening those functions within a week of the collapse. However, the front office facilities, where accounting, marketing, engineering, R&D, sales, and purchasing were housed, were completely destroyed. Trailers were later erected in the parking lot, providing a temporary space for these employees to conduct business.
ABOUT TRACKMOBILE, LLC.
Trackmobile was founded in Harvey, Illinois in 1948 to move railcars in a fraction of time with lower fuel, maintenance, and operational costs than locomotives. The prototype “Mule” was met with immediate success and eventually outgrew the Harvey plant, moving to Lagrange, GA in 1980. For 75 years, we have adapted to evolving markets and an ever-changing world but have never forgotten that an unwavering commitment to fair and honest treatment of customers, investors, co-workers, and the communities we serve is the foundation of our long-running success.
Stay tuned for photos of the groundbreaking ceremony!
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