Antunes Breaks Ground on New Global Headquarters: Bullock Campus

Antunes Breaks Ground on New Global Headquarters: Bullock Campus

Groundbreaking ceremony for foodservice manufacturer in Geneva

GENEVA, IL – Leading manufacturer of commercial restaurant equipment, water treatment and automation solutions for the global foodservice industry, Antunes, is breaking ground on a new headquarters. On August 1, 2024, Antunes will hold a ground breaking ceremony for Bullock Campus. The near 55-acres is located between Kirk Road and Division Street in Geneva, IL.

“Bullock Campus marks a memorable and monumental milestone for Antunes,” said Glenn Bullock, Antunes Chief Executive Officer. “It brings more opportunity to fulfil our global goal of providing jobs. Our new headquarters will serve our team members, customers and our community. As we cultivate an atmosphere of sustainability and life balance with a culture of learning and community involvement, I look forward to continued growth at the Bullock Campus in Geneva.”

For more than 65 years, Antunes has been family-owned and operated. With over 500 restaurant chains served, Antunes equipment is used in more than 150 countries.

“It’s heartwarming seeing my father’s (late Antunes founder, August Antunes) dream expanded,” said Jane Bullock, Antunes Chief Purpose Officer. “I’m so proud of Glenn’s vision for this campus and for continuing our legacy of a great, enduring company. Our goal at Antunes has always been providing more jobs and supporting manufacturing in the Midwest of the USA.”

The new headquarters and manufacturing facility, Bullock Campus, will complement Antunes’ other international manufacturing locations in Suzhou, China and Chennai, India.

With sustainability in mind, Antunes will utilize native plant species in landscaping that requires less water, solar panels and a greenhouse. Bullock Campus is in development and will include an on-site restaurant, convenience store, school, event center, retreat center, food court, school, auditorium and hotel.

Hear from our Team:

“As a 40-year veteran with Antunes, it is very exciting to see the continued growth and expansion of our US operations. This future expansion will prepare our team for continued long term success, as a world class provider of innovative solutions to the global foodservice industry. We appreciate ownerships investment & vision to develop this unique, state of the art, environmentally friendly campus, to not only serve and benefit our team members, but to also serve the Geneva community.”

Tom Krisch, President

“This is an incredible milestone in Antunes’ success.  The new location for Antunes’ global headquarters and campus will be a lasting and sustainable legacy for Antunes’ team members.”

Daniel Schmidt, Managing Director of International Business

“Sustainability has been at the forefront throughout the development of Bullock Campus. We’re thinking about the water needs of our facility and using native plant species in our landscaping to reduce our water usage. Bullock Campus will also include solar panels to provide sustainable energy and a greenhouse for healthy meals for team members grown on the property.”

Genis Schmidtlock, Team member, Campus Co-Creator

“Antunes is looking forward to continuing our responsible culture and giving back initiatives by offering volunteer opportunities for our team members in our new local community. Also, we will continue our environmental sustainability goals to reduce waste going to the landfill with recycling, composting, reduction of paper, and sustainable packaging.”

Sarah Bullock, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager

“We are very excited to join the City of Geneva.  The Bullock Campus is a great opportunity for us to make a sustainable impact on the community while planning for our future growth.  Not only will the Bullock Campus support our manufacturing needs, but it will also contain a retreat center, food court, school, auditorium, grocery store, and hotel.  This will allow for the community and Antunes’ team members to have limitless resources all in one spot.  We are grateful to the Bullock family and to the City of Geneva for the opportunity to make a positive social impact.”

Melissa Neckopulos, Vice President of Marketing and Water

“As we begin a new chapter in Antunes’ history, we look forward to a new state-of-the-art facility that will support the company’s continued growth and expansion and provide new opportunities for our team members.” 

Michael De Boni, Executive Vice President, Operations