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HICAGO—JLL has launched a dedicated Advanced Manufacturing group to address the rapidly evolving needs of modern manufacturing. The new initiative will provide integrated real estate solutions for developers, occupiers, and investors in high-tech production sectors such as semiconductors, EV batteries, aerospace, and medical devices.

    The group is housed within JLL's Industries team and brings together experts from Leasing Advisory, Work Dynamics, Project and Development Services, and Property Management divisions. It will offer a range of services including site selection, portfolio optimization, facilities planning, project management, and sustainability consulting tailored to advanced manufacturing environments.

    "We're transforming traditional spaces into innovation centers that will set the tone for industrial advancement," said Andy Poppink, CEO of Leasing Advisory at JLL. "Our goal is to help clients navigate the rapidly changing landscape of advanced manufacturing."

    The initiative is co-led by Greg Matter and Meredith O'Connor, who emphasized the group's focus on future-forward solutions and inter-industry collaboration. "By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and energy-saving practices, we're shaping the future of manufacturing," said O'Connor.

    JLL's Advanced Manufacturing group is positioned to become a critical strategic advisor to clients navigating seismic shifts in the manufacturing sector due to technological advancements, supply chain realignment, and geopolitical dynamics.