Industrial

Chesterfield Underway on $100M Industrial Project Near Port of Savannah

by Camren Skelton July 31, 2018

SAVANNAH, GA. — Jacksonville, Fla.-based Chesterfield is underway on a three-building, 1.8 million-square-foot industrial project at the Savannah River International Trade Park, located less than six miles from the Port of Savannah. The Georgia Ports Authority selected Chesterfield to develop the site in late 2017. The total development cost is valued at $100 million. The project includes Lot A, a 1.3 million-square-foot facility for JLA Home, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of home furnishings; Lot B, a warehouse under construction for Averitt Express, a supply chain management company; and Lot C, a 420,000-square-foot speculative, cross-dock facility. Stonemont Financial Group is Chesterfield’s capital partner for the project, which is scheduled for completion in March 2019. Thomas & Hutton is the civil engineer for the entire site. For Lots A and C, Wakefield Beasley Architects is the architect, and Omega Construction is the general contractor.

July 31, 2018

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Pasternack + Associates Developing $300M, 3.6 MSF Industrial Park in Phoenix

by Amy Works July 31, 2018

PHOENIX — Irwin G. Pasternack AIA + Associates PC (Pasternack + Associates) is developing TEN Distribution Center 1, a $300 million, 3.6 million-square-foot industrial park in Phoenix. Graycor Construction Co., serving as general contractor, has lifted and secured 68 of the 182 concrete panels that will make up the 1.1 million-square-foot first-phase building at the park. The concrete tilt panels are all prepared and cast on site by Graycor, which started roofing and fire sprinkler install sequencing this month. Additionally, the company has completed the first portion of the roof structure along with the installation of a 1.5-mile water main. The final panel lift, completing the east side of the building, is scheduled for mid-August. Completion of the first building is slated for December. When completed, TEN Distribution Center 1 will offer modern, cross-docked industrial space, 40-foot clear heights and high-volume trailer storage. The master plan for the industrial park totals more than 3.6 million square feet across six Class A industrial buildings ranging from 175,000 square feet to 1.1 million square feet and 15 retail, restaurant and service tenants.

July 31, 2018

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Industrial Investors, Developers Turn Up the Heat in Denver

by Taylor Williams July 31, 2018

Denver industrial assets are achieving record pricing as cap rates compress well below 5 percent for Class A product. As this is happening, developers are taking on hefty projects, signaling that Denver’s industrial real estate cycle is stretching its legs instead of winding down. Among the headlines: • Denver’s single largest investment transaction on record occurred in the first quarter of 2018. The Pauls Corporation sold 14 Class A, highly functional assets totaling 1.9 million square feet to Clarion Partners in the Airport submarket. • The largest speculative build of 701,900 square feet is underway by Majestic Realty. Prologis is building more than 500,000 square feet in the Central submarket, while Hyde Development kicked off the 1.8-million-square-foot 76 Commerce Center project in the “less than proven” I-76 Corridor. • Industrial land pricing has doubled in recent years to now double-digit pricing as triple-net asking lease rates approach $8 per square foot. Despite these impressive headlines, here are three reasons we expect further expansion in Denver’s industrial sector into 2019. Investor Preferences Align CBRE’s 2018 Americas Investor Intentions Survey revealed a dramatic increase in the popularity of industrial investments compared to years prior. Half of investors in the Americas are seeking …

July 31, 2018

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Hines Buys Land in Northwest Houston, Plans 1.5 MSF Mixed-Use Development

by John Nelson July 30, 2018

HOUSTON — Hines has purchased 107 acres in northwest Houston from Maxaam Inc. with plans to build a new 1.5 million-square-foot mixed-use development. Houston-based Hines is currently completing design for the two-phase logistics park, now branded as Grand National Business Park. Situated at the corner of Sam Houston Tollway and Gessner Road near the Sam Houston Race Park, the project will include a logistics center, hotel and retail space. Phase I will consist of 500,000 square feet of logistics space. Jim Foreman and Allison Bergman of Cushman & Wakefield are leasing the project on behalf of Hines. No construction timeline or costs were disclosed.

July 30, 2018

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Lee & Associates Arranges 10,800 SF Industrial Lease in Dallas

by John Nelson July 30, 2018

DALLAS — Lee & Associates Dallas/Fort Worth has arranged a 10,800-square-foot industrial lease at 4656 Leston Ave., Suite 501 in Dallas. Bates & Myers Co. represented the tenant, First Choice Bargains, in the lease transaction. Phil Rosenfeld and Matt Thompson of Lee & Associates represented the landlord, Regal Business Center LLC.

July 30, 2018

Acquisitions Florida Industrial Southeast

HFF Arranges $180M Sale of 1 MSF Industrial Portfolio Near Miami

by Camren Skelton July 30, 2018

HIALEAH, FLA. — HFF has arranged the sale of three industrial buildings totaling approximately 1 million square feet within Hialeah’s Countyline Corporate Park. Luis Castillo, Adam Herrin, Manny de Zárraga, Rusty Tamlyn, Coleman Benedict and Tracey Goo of HFF arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller and developer, Flagler Global Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries LLC. Duke Realty Corp. acquired the assets for $180 million, according to local media reports. At full build-out, Countyline Corporate Park will include 8 million square feet of space on approximately 500 acres. The three buildings were fully leased at the time of sale to KLX Aerospace, CGI Windows & Doors and Hyde Shipping, among others.

July 30, 2018

Illinois Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest

JDS Industries Signs 87,000 SF Industrial Lease in Addison, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow July 30, 2018

ADDISON, ILL. — JDS Industries has signed an 87,000-square-foot industrial lease in Addison. The wholesale supplier of personalization and awards components will occupy the entire building at 350 Church St. The property features 7,000 square feet of office space, a clear height of 24 feet, 13 exterior docks, one drive-in door and 59 car parking spaces. The company is relocating from Elk Grove Village as part of an expansion of operations. Britt Casey and Jeff Matella of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord, The Silverman Group. Sam Durkin of JLL represented the tenant.

July 30, 2018

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Foodservice Distributor UNFI to Acquire Grocery Retailer Supervalu for $2.9B

by David Cohen July 30, 2018

PROVIDENCE, R.I. AND MINNEAPOLIS — Natural and organic products distributor United Natural Foods Inc. (NASDAQ: UNFI) has agreed to acquire grocery retailer Supervalu Inc. (NYSE: SVU) for $2.9 billion. UNFI, which distributes to Whole Foods Market and other grocery chains, will pay $32.50 per share in cash for Supervalu, according to a joint statement. The deal includes the assumption of outstanding debt and liabilities. Steve Spinner, UNFI’s current CEO, will lead the combined entity. Sean Griffin, UNFI chief operating officer, will head the Supervalu integration efforts and lead an integration committee comprised of executives from both companies. Reasons cited for the acquisition were a diversified customer base, more cross-selling opportunities, larger market reach and scale. and an estimated $175 million in efficiency savings over the first three years. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Supervalu is one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the U.S., distributing to 3,437 stores. Supervalu operates 29 distribution centers serving 48 states and 114 grocery stores. Fiscal-year 2018 annual sales were approximately $14 billion. UNFI specializes in “healthier food options” and distributes more than 110,000 products to 43,000 customer locations including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, ecommerce retailers and food service customers. “We have been executing an ambitious strategic transformation for over two …

July 30, 2018

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Clay Development to Build 349,440 SF Distribution Center in Metro Houston

by Taylor Williams July 27, 2018

BAYTOWN, TEXAS — Houston-based Clay Development & Construction Inc. will build Cedar Port IV Distribution Center, a 349,440-square-foot industrial facility that will be located within Cedar Port Business Park in Baytown, an eastern suburb of Houston. The rail-served property will feature 32-foot clear heights, 50- by 52-foot column spacing and 60-foot loading bays, as well as the capacity to accommodate a 72,320-square-foot building expansion. Construction is scheduled to begin in October and wrap in summer 2019.

July 27, 2018

Industrial Leasing Activity Michigan Midwest

Candy Maker Signs 38,361 SF Industrial Lease in Macomb Township, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow July 26, 2018

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, MICH. — Morley Candy Makers has signed a lease to occupy 38,361 square feet of industrial warehouse space at 51640 Quadrate Drive in Macomb Township. Founded in 1919, the company is headquartered in Clinton Township and markets the Sanders Candy confectionary line. Joe DePonio of L. Mason Capitani CORFAC International represented the landlord, Quadrate Holdings, in the lease transaction.

July 26, 2018

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