Briefs: Tech-Max opens new Itasca facility
ITASCA -- Tech-Max Machine held a grand opening Thursday at 1170 W. Ardmore Ave., Itasca, at its new 40,000-square-foot facility that is more than double the size of its previous facility in Elk Grove Village. The manufacturer specializes in precision machining of large parts and components for machinery builders in automation, military, food processing, oil & gas and petroleum markets.
McDonald's Lamar to retire by March
OAK BROOK -- After more than two decades with McDonald's, William Lamar Jr. said Thursday he plans to retire by March. Lamar has served as chief marketing officer for McDonald's USA since August 2002. In addition to national marketing, Lamar has been responsible for new product development and business research. Neil Golden will be promoted to senior vice president and chief marketing officer, effective April 1. Golden is an 18-year McDonald's veteran with extensive local and national marketing experience.