The Missner Group Completes Renovation of Makowski’s Real Sausage Facility in Lansing, Illinois
Historic family-owned sausage maker celebrates new era of production with expanded, modernized operations
Chicago, IL – November 11, 2025 – The Missner Group has completed the renovation of Makowski’s Real Sausage facility, marking a significant milestone for the 100-year-old, family-owned sausage producer. The Lansing, Illinois project modernizes and expands the company’s production space, ensuring Makowski’s continues to serve the Chicagoland region with the quality and tradition that have defined its brand for generations. Makowski’s plans to move in and begin occupying the newly renovated facility in December.
The renovation encompassed approximately 32,000 square feet of industrial space, including major infrastructure, refrigeration, and mechanical system upgrades. The Missner Group also reconfigured production areas to enhance efficiency, improve workflow, and accommodate new food processing equipment. The project also included the build-out of office spaces at the adjacent warehouse, converting a vacant structure into functional storage and office space to support Makowski’s operations. The design and construction plan preserved the company’s historic identity while supporting its transition into a modern, USDA-inspected facility capable of increased output.
Neely K. Sadowski, President of Construction at The Missner Group and Nicole Makowski, Owner of Makowski’s Real Sausage, Pose outside of the newly renovated facility.
“This project represents exactly the kind of work we’re proud to deliver, helping long-standing, family-run businesses evolve for the future,” said Neely Sadowski, President of Construction at The Missner Group. “Our team collaborated closely with Makowski’s to create a space that honors their heritage while positioning them for continued growth in the Chicago market.”
For Makowski’s, the renovation marks a new chapter in a legacy that began in 1920. “This project represents a big step forward for our operations,” said Nicole Makowski, Owner of Makowski’s Real Sausage. “Our family has built this company on tradition and quality, and this renovation honors that legacy while giving us the space and tools to keep growing for the next generation.”
The project reflects The Missner Group’s growing focus on construction and adaptive reuse, with the company completing multiple large-scale conversions and renovations across the region in 2025. These projects highlight The Missner Group’s expertise in delivering high-quality, technically complex construction that supports businesses renovating, relocating, or consolidating their operations, strengthening the firm’s role as a trusted construction partner in the Midwest.
ABOUT THE MISSNER GROUP
Established in 1945, The Missner Group (TMG) provides comprehensive and integrated real estate investment, development, acquisition, and construction services throughout the Midwest. TMG has completed over 3 billion dollars of construction and over 25 million square feet of development. For almost 80 years they have committed to the same mission and vision establishing themselves as a premier and preferred general contractor and developer throughout the Midwest.
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