AAGI Moves Corporate Headquarters
American Auto Guardian has moved its corporate headquarters from Arlington Heights, Ill., to Schaumburg, Ill., the company announced last week.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — American Auto Guardian Inc. (AAGI) announced the move of its corporate headquarters from Arlington Heights, Ill. to Schaumburg, Ill. after 10 years in its location.
Tim Brugh, president of AAGI said, "This is an incredibly thrilling time for our business and indicates another milestone in our remarkable story. With such rapid expansion over the last three years this move will enable all business operations to remain together under one roof.
"Our staff has worked extremely hard to achieve this success, and I am delighted that we are in a position to reward them with a state‐of‐the‐art working environment. As we continue to grow, I hope the new building acts as another factor to attract local talent to our business."
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