At Work: VPL’s New HQ

VPL exterior building
VPL has officially moved into their new office headquarters.

With the growth local logistics company VPL has been experiencing, the time had come for a new office space. Leadership worked with CBRE to find their new headquarters and landed on 440 Polaris Parkway.

“This move represents another significant milestone for our fast-growing company,” said Rob Doone, President and CEO, VPL. “The new office space better accommodates our growing team and will help us attract top-talent.” 

VPL occupies the top floor of the building. The space was built out to accommodate a team of about 70, but with room to hire 130.

The team looked at quite a few spaces around the city, including Columbus, Grandview, and Dublin before deciding on 440.

“This space offered the perfect combination of location, size and build out opportunities,” says Don Carroll, VP, Business Development. An economic development incentive from the city of Westerville, completed the deal.

VPL logo
A decorative logo wall greets visitors.
lobby seating
Waiting area in the lobby.
lobby ideas
The lobby.

To build out the 24,000 square foot space, VPL turned to Dupler Office and Candice Marzetz of Candice & Co.

“They did a great job of helping us ensure our associates would always have comfortable spaces to work in,” says Carroll. “One of the things everyone seems to appreciate is that every desk in the office can be adjusted to accommodate sitting or standing. It’s those little details that help people stay energized and productive throughout the day.”

conference room
One of the larger conference rooms sits near the middle of the space, with glass on each side.
Corner office space
A corner space full of light.
conference room.
A breakout room.
Standing desks give team members flexibility.

An open environment with a mix of large and small conference rooms, breakout rooms, and nooks creates a space that provides collaboration as well as needed quiet space.

In the large cafeteria there is plenty of seating. High communal tables, low tables with bench seating, smaller group tables, and relaxing lounge seating provide plenty of options. The long custom bar along the kitchen comes alive for the occasional video game and happy hours.

VPL's new office cafeteria
The cafeteria features VPL’s company colors.
bench seating for offices
Bench seating in the cafeteria.
tea at the office
VPL team members enjoy coffees and teas.
hangout office space.
A view of the bar and hangout space.
custom bars in the office.
A custom bar in the cafeteria.
video games at office
Team members can take a video game break, or happy hour.
snacks
Snacks are always available.

Team members are able to vote on craft beers that VPL offers on tap. The current winners are Elvis Juice by BrewDog and Seventh Son’s Humulus Nimbus. A nitro brew and snacks are always available, helping team members feel comfortable and energized throughout the day.

brews at the office
Brews on tap.
cool office lounge seating
Lounge seating is flexible.

This is part of a multi-part series presented with paid support by Vantage Point Logistics. 

Vantage Point Logistics office

VPL is a leader in delivering supply chain technology and solutions to the healthcare market. With years of experience, the continuous development of leading-edge technology and proactive account management, we are transforming their supply chain making it smarter, easier and better. Recognized as one of America’s fastest growing companies, we are poised to develop even more innovative technology solutions providing transparency and savings across the ever-expanding continuum of patient care.

VPL building Polaris
The move included naming rights for the building.