When Seco Tools Inc. moved into its new headquarters in Troy, Mich., in July 2008, the toolmaker not only changed buildings, it also changed its corporate culture. Eighteen months after the facility opened, the company is still finding new uses for the modern, light-filled, 81,000-sq.-ft. building, according to Bob Goulding, manager of component engineered tooling and custom tooling. "The building was designed with an open plan that puts departments that work with each other in close proximity," he said. "The ambition was to open the entire facility up so everyone could see what everyone else was working on. It has helped generate more harmonious relationships since it's so easy to drop over to talk rather than send an e-mail. We're very proud of being in a superb facility and it feels like a new company is headquartered here."
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