Industrial

CSL Breaks Ground on $1.5B Expansion of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Campus in Kankakee, Illinois

by John Nelson March 10, 2026

KANKAKEE, ILL. — CSL, a global pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Melbourne, Australia, has broken ground on a $1.5 billion expansion of its campus in Kankakee, roughly 60 miles southwest of Chicago. The company has operated at the site since purchasing the former Armour Pharmaceutical Co. plant in 2004, according to multiple media outlets. CSL is developing a new 330,000-square-foot facility at the site that will generate 300 permanent jobs and 800 construction jobs, in addition to the 1,200 existing positions at the plant. The new investment builds on the $3 billion that CSL has invested in the United States since 2018, which has created more than 6,500 American jobs. “Illinois is leading the way in life sciences manufacturing, and CSL’s $1.5 billion investment is a powerful vote of confidence in our state,” said Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker in a statement. “CSL’s continued growth in Kankakee County builds on decades of innovation and manufacturing leadership right here in Illinois. We’re proud to partner with CSL as they expand their footprint and deepen their commitment to communities across our state.” The Kankakee campus is expected to supply 100 percent of the U.S. demand for immunoglobulin therapies (i.e., plasma-derived antibodies treatments), according to CSL. …

March 10, 2026

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Marcus & Millichap Negotiates Sale of 554-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Orem, Utah

by Amy Works March 9, 2026

OREM, UTAH — The LeClaire-Schlosser Group of Marcus & Millichap has arranged the purchase of Towne Storage Vineyard, a self-storage property in Orem. Storage Center Group acquired the asset for an undisclosed price. Jordan Farrer and Adam Schlosser of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer in the off-market transaction. Managed by Towne Storage, the 84,745-square-foot property offers 554 units on 4.4 acres. The facility was originally constructed in 2019 and features 11 single-story buildings with 188 interior climate-controlled units and 366 non-climate-controlled, drive-up units.

March 9, 2026

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Baer Manufacturing Signs 606,000 SF Industrial Lease in Georgetown, Texas

by Taylor Williams March 9, 2026

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS — Baer Manufacturing, an affiliate of Hunt Electric Corp., has signed a 606,000-square-foot, build-to-suit industrial lease in the northern Austin suburb of Georgetown. The company will occupy the entirety of one of the two buildings that are planned for Phase II of Crosspoint Business District, a development by North Texas-based Jackson-Shaw. The second building will be developed on a speculative basis. Construction of both buildings is set to begin in the coming days and to last about a year. Baer Manufacturing has also leased about 73,000 square feet of the remaining space within Phase I of Crosspoint Business District to serve as a temporary operational area while the build-to-suit facility is under construction. Darryl Dadon and Olivia Reed of CBRE represented Jackson-Shaw in the lease negotiations. Carter Thurmond of Endeavor Real Estate Group and Chris Weirens of Stack Industrial Partners represented the tenant.

March 9, 2026

Acquisitions Industrial Texas

Velocis Sells 270,000 SF Industrial Property in Bee Cave, Texas

by Taylor Williams March 9, 2026

BEE CAVE, TEXAS — Velocis, a Dallas-based investment and development firm, has sold West Austin Business Park, a 270,000-square-foot industrial property in Bee Cave, a western suburb of Austin. Velocis developed the property, which consists of three buildings that were constructed on a speculative basis, in partnership with KBC Advisors. The buyer, locally based aerospace engineering firm CesiumAstro, plans to establish a manufacturing and research headquarters facility at West Austin Business Park.

March 9, 2026

Acquisitions Industrial North Carolina Southeast

APG Buys 250,000 SF North 70 Distribution Center in Durham

by Abby Cox March 9, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. — Atlanta Property Group (APG) has acquired North 70 Distribution Center, a 250,000-square-foot, vacant distribution facility located at 224 N. Hoover Road in Durham. This acquisition marks APG’s first industrial investment in the Durham submarket. The seller was not disclosed. Situated in Research Triangle Park along the I-40 corridor, North 70 Distribution Center spans 16 acres and features 26 dock-high doors, two drive-in doors, 22-foot clear heights, tilt-wall construction, LED warehouse lighting, parking spaces for cars and trailers and more than 3 acres of secured outdoor storage. The existing walls and office build-outs allow for single-tenant or multi-tenant configurations, with the ability to accommodate users ranging from approximately 50,000 to 250,000 square feet. Approximately 40 percent of the facility is air-conditioned.

March 9, 2026

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JLL Arranges Acquisition Financing for 1 MSF Industrial Property in Millstone, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams March 9, 2026

MILLSTONE, N.J. — JLL has arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for a roughly 1 million-square-foot industrial property in Millstone, about 55 miles south of New York City. Millstone 8 Logistics Park was built in 2022 and features a cross-dock configuration, clear height of 40 feet, 170 loading doors and parking for 458 cars and 273 trailers. The facility was fully leased at the time of the loan closing to an undisclosed provider of third-party logistics services. Jim Cadranell, Jon Mikula, John Cumming and Caleb Henry of JLL arranged the loan through Northwestern Mutual on behalf of the buyer, institutional investment firm BGO.

March 9, 2026

Acquisitions Connecticut Industrial Northeast

O,R&L Commercial Negotiates $2.7M Sale of Industrial Building in Plainville, Connecticut

by Taylor Williams March 9, 2026

PLAINVILLE, CONN. — Locally based brokerage firm O,R&L Commercial has negotiated the $2.7 million sale of a 36,000-square-foot industrial building in Plainville, located southwest of Hartford. The building at 7 Johnson Ave. was fully leased at the time of sale to two tenants: M&S Building Systems and World Fulfillment. Jay Morris of O,R&L represented the seller in the transaction, and David Murdock of Sentry Commercial represented the buyer. Both parties were limited liability companies that requested anonymity.

March 9, 2026

Industrial Market Reports Southeast Southeast Market Reports Tennessee

Nashville’s Industrial Market: A Resilient Powerhouse in 2026

by John Nelson March 9, 2026

As Nashville closes out 2025, the industrial market has solidified its reputation as a resilient powerhouse in the Southeast. With record investment volumes exceeding $2.2 billion and vacancy rates remaining well below national averages, the Nashville MSA continues to attract distributors, manufacturers, and data center-related businesses. This robust performance reflects a recalibration from pandemic-era highs while maintaining durable demand, setting the stage for balanced growth in 2026. Trends shaping the market Several macroeconomic trends are influencing Nashville’s industrial landscape. Nearshoring/onshoring and supply chain diversification have heightened the city’s appeal as a logistical hub. It is important to note that Nashville is strategically located within a day’s drive of over half the U.S. population. Locally, job growth has outpaced the national average, with Oxford Economics reporting a 1.1 percent increase in 2025, bolstered by gains in manufacturing, logistics and retail. Notably, Moody’s Analytics highlights transportation equipment manufacturing as a key driver, as automakers increase domestic production to mitigate tariffs. Further enhancing Nashville’s logistical capabilities, the planned expansion of air freight capacity at Nashville International Airport in 2027 is poised to solidify the region’s role in cargo throughput, supported by a robust highway network and a growing labor force. Despite broader economic …

March 9, 2026

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CBRE Arranges $156M Loan for Refinancing of Philadelphia Industrial Property

by Taylor Williams March 9, 2026

PHILADELPHIA — CBRE has arranged a $156 million loan for the refinancing of Bridge Point Philadelphia, an 889,300-square-foot industrial property. Canyon Partners Real Estate and J.P. Morgan provided the loan to the owner of the property, Chicago-based Bridge Industrial, which will use a portion of the proceeds to fund lease-up costs. Steve Roth led the CBRE team that originated the debt. Delivered in 2024, Bridge Point Philadelphia comprises two buildings, one of which features a rear-load configuration and the other of which features a cross-dock configuration. The development also offers “excess“ trailer parking, and multi-tenant divisibility. Third-party logistics firm Veho signed a 148,611-square-foot lease at the property shortly after it was completed. In addition, Bridge Point Philadelphia offers proximity to an array of major thoroughfares and logistics hubs, including interstates 76, 95 and 476, as well as the Port of Philadelphia and Philadelphia International Airport. “We were pleased to work closely with Canyon, whose efforts were instrumental in efficiently completing this financing,” said Roth, who holds the title of vice chairman at CBRE. “Their collaborative approach ensured a smooth execution and a successful outcome for all parties involved.”

March 9, 2026

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Webinar: Flood Zones & FEMA Compliance — How Developers Avoid Delays, Cut Insurance Costs & Increase Property Value

by Sarah Daniels March 9, 2026

The March 2 France Media webinar “Flood Zones & FEMA Compliance — How Developers Avoid Delays, Cut Insurance Costs & Increase Property Value,” hosted by France Media and sponsored by National Flood Experts, examined how flood zones and evolving regulatory requirements are shaping development and financing outlooks. Flood risk is often treated as a late-stage compliance issue, but it can influence site design, permitting timelines, construction costs (and cost expectations) and long-term insurance expenses. Flood maps established by federal and local authorities define development constraints such as base flood elevations and floodways. Because these maps are updated slowly and regulations vary by municipality, developers frequently encounter unexpected complications during permitting, including the need for additional engineering studies, modeling requirements and extended approval timelines. The webinar panelists emphasized ways that developers can mitigate these risks by approaching flood zones strategically and incorporating flood analysis earlier in the development lifecycle. Early collaboration can identify opportunities to cut costs and avoid delays. Watch this brief webinar to learn about common problems caused by flood zones, changes in regulatory needs and practical pathways to help reduce or eliminate flood zone requirements (to increase the value of properties). Click here to download the slide presentation. …

March 9, 2026

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