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JLL Arranges Sale of 434,000 SF Distribution Center in Suburban Cleveland

by Kristin Harlow

GLENWILLOW, OHIO — JLL has arranged the sale of Victory Commerce Center in Glenwillow, a suburb of Cleveland. The sales price was undisclosed. Developed in 2019, the 434,000-square-foot distribution and fulfillment center features a clear height of 32 feet, 30 dock-high doors, nine drive-in doors and LED lighting. It is situated on 40 acres within the larger Diamond Business Center. John Huguenard and Sean Devaney of JLL represented the seller, Illinois-based Westminster Capital. Matthew Schoenfeldt, Michael Gigliotti, Mike Tepedino and Brian Walsh of JLL secured acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer, Investcorp.

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Upland Brokers $1.6M Sale of Arby’s-Occupied Property in Ontario, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

ONTARIO, OHIO — Upland Real Estate Group Inc. has brokered the $1.6 million sale of a 3,662-square-foot property occupied by Arby’s in Ontario near Mansfield. The building is situated on an outparcel to Richland Mall. Keith Sturm, Deborah Vannelli and Amanda Leathers of Upland represented the undisclosed seller. An all-cash buyer purchased the asset and completed a 1031 exchange.

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Boulder Group Brokers $10.5M Sale of Industrial Building in Mansfield, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

MANSFIELD, OHIO — The Boulder Group has brokered the $10.5 million sale of a 314,736-square-foot industrial facility in Mansfield, located midway between Columbus and Cleveland. The building is net leased to School Specialty Inc., a distributor of supplies, furniture, technology products, supplemental learning products and curriculum solutions for education. The facility is located at 100 Paragon Parkway within an industrial park that is home to other tenants such as FedEx, Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay and the Ohio Army and National Guard. The building features 49,500 square feet of office space with expansion capabilities. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of Boulder represented both parties in the transaction. A private investor sold the asset to a Northeast-based real estate investment trust. School Specialty’s lease expires in October 2025.

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AcquisitionsIllinoisMidwestOhio

Investcorp Acquires 32 Industrial Properties in Illinois, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

ILLINOIS AND OHIO — Investcorp has acquired 32 industrial properties totaling approximately 3.5 million square feet across four U.S. markets. The value of the acquired properties was more than $280 million. The assets are 96 percent leased and consist of a variety of Class A and B warehouse, distribution and flex industrial buildings. Tenants work in the healthcare, logistics, e-commerce, telecommunications and food service industries. Most of the properties are located in Chicago and Cleveland but others are situated in Columbus and Cincinnati. The acquisition grows Investcorp’s U.S. industrial portfolio to roughly $2 billion with 22 million square feet across 260 buildings.

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Ashley Furniture to Invest $70M for Distribution Center in Suburban Columbus

by Kristin Harlow

ETNA, OHIO — Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. has unveiled plans to build a new facility in Etna near Columbus. The furniture manufacturer says it will invest $70 million and create 300 new jobs. Hiring will begin in late 2021, once the building is completed. TPA Group is the developer and FCL Builders is the general contractor for the project. The new 1 million-square-foot facility, located at 70 Global Parkway, will serve as a regional distribution hub for e-commerce fulfillment and store shipments. “Providing access to nearly 50 percent of the U.S. population within a day’s drive, Etna’s location in central Ohio is a strategic choice for Ashley,” says Todd Wanek, president and CEO of the Arcadia, Wis.-based retailer. Ashley sells furniture in more than 20,000 storefronts in 155 countries.

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Purina to Build $550M Pet Food Production Facility in Metro Cincinnati

by John Nelson

WILLIAMSBURG TOWNSHIP, OHIO — Nestlé Purina PetCare (Purina), a subsidiary of the global Nestlé brand, plans to build a new 1.2 million-square-foot industrial facility in the Cincinnati suburb of Williamsburg Township. The St. Louis-based pet product manufacturer says its total investment in the facility will total $550 million and it will house more than 300 employees when fully operational. Purina will produce its brands of dry dog and cat food at the new facility such as Purina Pro Plan, Purina ONE and Dog Chow. The property will adhere to the latest food safety and sustainability standards and utilize robotics and digital technology to maximize efficiency, according to Purina. The new facility is situated within South Afton Industrial Park and represents the first ground-up facility for Purina since 1975. Construction will begin this fall and the factory is expected to be operational in 2023. This is Purina’s second pet food production facility announced in 2020 as the company revealed last month its plans to convert a former brewery in Eden, N.C., into a 1.3 million-square-foot pet food factory. The new $450 million property will sit on the North Carolina-Virginia border and begin operations in 2022. “Purina is excited to be building …

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Slim Chickens Opens in Streetsboro, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

STREETSBORO, OHIO — Slim Chickens, a fast-casual restaurant, has opened its newest location in Streetsboro, about 30 miles southeast of Cleveland. David Giesen is the franchisee behind the Streetsboro restaurant. He has opened 16 restaurant franchises with the Arby’s and Freddy’s brands. The Streetsboro Slim Chickens is expected to create 75 new jobs in the community. Since its founding in 2003, Slim Chickens has grown to more than 100 restaurants in 17 states with a goal of opening 600 restaurants by 2025. This is the brand’s second location in Ohio. Fayetteville, Ark.-based Slim Chickens is known for its fried chicken and Southern-inspired sides.

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Boulder Group Brokers $1.2M Sale of Family Dollar-Occupied Property in Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

AMANDA, OHIO — The Boulder Group has brokered the $1.2 million sale of an 8,320-square-foot property occupied by Family Dollar in Amanda, about 30 miles southeast of Columbus. Constructed in 2016, the building is located at 308 E. Main St. Family Dollar has 11 years remaining on its lease. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, a Midwest-based real estate owner. A Southeast-based real estate investor purchased the asset.

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Third-Party Logistics Provider Signs 80,000 SF Industrial Lease in Akron, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

AKRON, OHIO — ASW Supply Chain Services LLC has signed an 80,000-square-foot industrial lease at 3111 Gilchrist Road in Akron. The supply chain management company provides integrated warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, asset management and transportation services. Bill Sadataki of NAI Pleasant Valley represented the landlord, Raith Capital Partners LLC.

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DevelopmentMidwestMultifamilyOhio

NRP Group Breaks Ground on 78-Unit Apartment Community in Cleveland

by Kristin Harlow

CLEVELAND — The NRP Group has broken ground on 5115 at The Rising, a 78-unit apartment community in Cleveland’s Broadway-Slavic Village. The project is being developed in collaboration with University Settlement, a social services provider that has been serving area residents for more than 90 years. In addition to the 78 apartment units, the development will include 10 townhomes. Project financing comes from The Ohio Housing Finance Agency, KeyBank, Ohio Capital Corp. for Housing, Third Federal Foundation and the City of Cleveland. University Settlement plans to relocate its corporate offices to a 20,000-square-foot commercial space on the ground floor of the building. Completion is slated for early 2022.

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