Global Manufacturer Mi-Jack Lanco to Open Assembly Plant in Monee

Village of Monee Meeting | January 28, 2026

Article Summary: Mi-Jack Lanco International announced plans to move a significant portion of its assembly operations to Monee, occupying the former Whiting Corporation building.

Mi-Jack Lanco Expansion Key Points:

• Location: The company is moving into the facility on Whiting Way.

• Timeline: Assembly operations are expected to begin by the third quarter of 2026.

• Employment: The move is expected to bring approximately 175 jobs to the village initially.

• Scale: Mi-Jack Lanco is a family-owned global manufacturer with roughly 1,200 employees worldwide.

MONEE – The Monee Village Board on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, announced that Mi-Jack Lanco International, a major manufacturer of rubber-tired gantry cranes and industrial equipment, is expanding its operations into the village.

Jimmy Lanigan, representing the family-owned business, addressed the board to confirm the company’s plans to occupy the former Whiting Corporation building. Lanigan stated that while the company will maintain its footprint in Hazel Crest, it intends to move its assembly operations to Monee to alleviate production bottlenecks.

“We do plan on probably being operational with our assembly by Q3 this year,” Lanigan told the board. “We’re going to hire some people. We’re going to keep on growing.”

Lanigan estimated the initial workforce at the Monee facility would be approximately 175 personnel, with plans to expand over the next three to four years. He described the company as having 1,200 global employees and noted its substantial revenue, joking that he might get in trouble for mentioning it was close to “a billion a year.”

Economic Development Director Bill Barnes introduced the project, noting that Lanigan had approached the village about a year prior expressing interest in the property. Lanigan praised the village administration for their cooperation during the permitting and planning process.

When asked by Trustee David Holston regarding what attracted the company to Monee, Lanigan cited the I-57 corridor, the proximity to the proposed freight airport, and the business climate.

“If I could be politically incorrect, it’s not Cook County,” Lanigan said. “All of those things stacked on top of each other really made it a place that became irresistible.”

Trustee Michael Wilson expressed enthusiasm for the development, noting his familiarity with Mi-Jack equipment from his career in transportation.

“The jobs that they’re going to offer is tremendous for the community,” Wilson said.