South Bend, Ind., (June 8, 2021) – Martell Electric, LLC, announces the acquisition of 2.8 acres of vacant land at 2450 Townline Road in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The land is on the south side of I-94, west of the Pipestone Road exit.
Martell and sister company Ideal Consolidated, a mechanical contractor, plan to build a 10,000-square-foot office and warehouse at the location, with completion scheduled for 2022. Both companies are part of Martell Services Group, Inc., based in South Bend, Indiana.
“We are thrilled to expand our presence in southwest Michigan and look forward to broader involvement this wonderful community,” noted John Martell, CEO. Martell went on to say, “We really see the area as key component of our overall growth strategy.”
The company’s office in St. Joseph, Michigan, will close upon completion of the new southwest Michigan hub in Benton Harbor.
About Martell Services Group, Inc.
Martell Services Group, Inc. is a holding company established in 2020 to include both Martell Electric, LLC, and Ideal Consolidated Inc. In February 2021, the ownership of Martell Services Group was transferred to their non-bargaining employees through and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Martell Electric was formed in 2001 and began operations in 2003. Their services span electrical, infrastructure and highway specialty, and telecommunications and fiber optics for commercial, industrial, institutional and government projects. Ideal Consolidated is a mechanical contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, and institutional piping, plumbing, and sheet metal work. The companies are based in South Bend, Indiana. Martell Electric also has offices in Elkhart, Indiana and St. Joseph, Michigan.