Top 40 distributor HALO Branded Solutions (asi/356000) is building a new operational headquarters building in Sterling, IL. The $19 million project, set for completion in May of 2018, will accommodate 500 employees, while creating 67,000 square feet of office space and 90,000 square feet of warehouse space for the firm.

“We are excited to be making a substantial investment in the Sterling area,” said HALO CEO Marc Simon. “Our growth has been due in large part to our loyal and hardworking staff. We will continue to grow by attracting new employees in the area that share these same core values in serving our talented nationwide sales force.”

Sterling Mayor Skip Lee said: “We have been proud to be the home of HALO for sixty-five years. This expansion ensures the future of HALO in our community. We are pleased to support their impressive growth.”

Counselor ranks HALO Branded Solutions as the fifth largest distributor in the industry, after the firm reported 2015 North American promo product sales of $249.6 million.