Elevance Renewable Sciences opens headquarters in Woodridge
Elevance Renewable Sciences, a leader in transforming natural, renewable oils into high-performing specialty products and materials, recently moved its headquarters to Woodridge, bringing over 70 jobs to the community.
“We are proud to welcome Elevance to Woodridge,” said Woodridge Mayor William Murphy. “Elevance is a fast growing company bringing good jobs to our community. The move positions Elevance in a business friendly and prosperous community with a prime location at the crossroads of two major interstates — I-355 and I-55.”
Located at 2501 Davey Road in the Prologis Park Internationale Centre Business Park, Elevance's new headquarters occupies the majority of the 102,000-square-foot building, and is home to 73 employees. The rapidly growing company expects to add several positions by year end and potentially expand their operations to the remainder of the building.
About Elevance Renewable Sciences
Based in Woodridge, Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc. creates valued specialty chemicals from natural oils. Using a Nobel Prize-winning technology called olefin metathesis, the company creates high performance ingredients for use in personal care products, detergents, fuels, lubricants and other specialty chemicals markets. To learn more about Elevance, visit www.elevance.com.
About the Village of Woodridge
Conveniently located just 25 miles west of Chicago, Woodridge is located at the crossroads of two major interstates (I-55 and I-355) providing quick and easy access to the entire Chicagoland area. With 32,971 residents and over 9 square miles in area, Woodridge continues to grow and thrive because it provides a firm foundation for business and industrial growth. A long-time home to a variety of successful businesses, Woodridge works diligently to attract new commerce and provide on-going support to existing businesses by providing assistance in site selection, guidance through the Village approval process, business promotion, and referrals to local, state and federal resources.