11/09/2017

Bigger and Better: Lessons from a Relocation

Consider how to best use and grow in a new space

The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) recently moved into a new headquarters that is four times larger than its previous office. At 8,500 feet, this new space located in Cortland, New York, contains offices and conference rooms for staff, a classroom for participants in its certification programs and an expansive LiftLab, a place where those participants can get hands-on training on 12 different automotive lifts.

The move is a direct result of the changing nature of the industry and of ALI itself. With the reality of a global economy taking more and more manufacturing outside of the United States, ALI has increasingly positioned itself as a leader in automotive lift safety through its printed materials, online training courses, and certification programs. ALI’s staff has also grown.

But ALI President R.W. (Bob) O’Gorman said that ALI had grown so much it was partnering with organizations nationwide to provide the practical experience and classroom space needed for participants in its various certification programs. ALI’s new headquarters and LiftLab essentially bring all of that safety training in-house.

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