Industrial

PCCP, LDK Ventures Acquire 843,248 SF Industrial Facility in Vacaville

by Nellie Day October 2, 2017

VACAVILLE, CALIF. — A joint venture between PCCP and LDK Ventures has purchased a vacant 843,248-square-foot cross‐docked industrial building in Vacaville for an undisclosed sum. The asset is situated on 75 acres at 700 Crocker Drive in the Bay Area’s northern most city. The facility was built in the late 1970s. Features include 30-foot clear heights, a secured gated site with guard shack, excess yard area, a three-bay truck maintenance facility and a 30,000-square-foot cross-dock sorting facility with 32 dock-high doors. Brooks Pedder, John McManus and Tony Binswanger of Cushman & Wakefield represented both the buyer and seller in this transaction.

October 2, 2017

Industrial Midwest Minnesota

Meyer Signs 36,000 SF Industrial Lease in Newport, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow October 2, 2017

NEWPORT, MINN. — Meyer Distributing and Logistics has signed a 36,000-square-foot industrial lease at Raceway Business Center in Newport, about 10 miles southeast of St. Paul. The automotive distribution and logistics company will be the lead tenant at the new 83,000-square-foot development, which is currently under construction at 910 Hastings Ave. Scannell Properties broke ground on the project in July. The first phase will be available for occupancy in December. The building features 28-foot clear heights and multiple docks and drive-in doors. Daniel Madrigal of Scannell and Tom Sullivan and Peter Fooshe of Cushman & Wakefield negotiated the lease with Meyer. Scannell and Cushman & Wakefield are also marketing 144,000 square feet for lease in the second phase of the property.

October 2, 2017

Florida Industrial Market Reports Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Orlando’s Industrial Market Finally Reaches Maturity as Demand Outstrips Supply

by John Nelson October 2, 2017

Orlando’s industrial market is coming into its own. As high-profile users such as Amazon, Samsung and Best Buy continue to enter the market, major brands are taking a fresh approach to Central Florida’s logistical advantages, and an increased number of national REITs are combing the area for any opportunity they can uncover. Despite an unprecedented boom of speculative industrial building, demand continues to outpace supply. In the industrial sphere, Orlando has become the juggernaut of Florida. This growth has been fueled by a number of overlapping factors. Tourism has always been a huge driver for Orlando’s industrial sector. Disney World remains North America’s most-visited theme park. The convention business is thriving and Port Canaveral is one of the top cruise industry ports in the world, attracting some of the largest ships. Now, the area’s tech industry is taking off as well. The $75 million, 100,000-square-foot manufacturing research center, BRIDG — just delivered in Osceola County — will be a catalyst for further growth in high-tech manufacturing and research. Add to this the second fastest rate of population growth in the nation, and the city once known primarily as Florida’s tourist mecca is primed for commercial expansion. On the national level, …

October 2, 2017

Industrial Midwest Wisconsin

Majestic Realty Plans 2MSF Industrial Park in Kenosha, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow September 29, 2017

KENOSHA, WIS. — Majestic Realty Co. has acquired a former dog-racing track known as Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha for an undisclosed price. Majestic plans to convert the dog track, which closed seven years ago, into an industrial business park. Dubbed the Midwest Innovation Center prior to the sale, the 228-acre site has room for 2 million square feet of development, including a 1 million-square-foot building. Located at 5522 104th Ave., the site is nearly halfway between Milwaukee and Chicago. Thomas Boyle of Transwestern represented the seller, Rime Investments LLP.

September 29, 2017

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Meridian Finishes Construction of 271,000 SF Distribution Building in Romeoville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 29, 2017

ROMEOVILLE, ILL. — Meridian Design Build has completed construction of a 271,000-square-foot distribution building for Venture One in Romeoville, about 26 miles southwest of Chicago. The speculative industrial facility is located at 1200 Schmidt Road. The property features 32-foot clear heights, 27 truck docks, two drive-in doors and parking for 200 vehicles and 56 trailers. Ware Malcomb provided architectural services and Jacob & Hefner Associates completed civil engineering work. MB Financial provided the construction financing. Keith Stauber, Steve Ostrowski and Matt Rakowich of JLL are the property’s leasing agents.

September 29, 2017

Arizona Industrial Western

Confluent Development, DPC Cos. Plan 225,000 SF Industrial Project in Phoenix

by Nellie Day September 28, 2017

PHOENIX — A joint venture between Confluent Development and DPC Cos. has announced plans to develop a 225,000-square-foot spec industrial development in Phoenix. The project will be situated in the Sky Harbor International Airport submarket. The JV acquired a former grocery warehouse building, which will be torn down ahead of construction. This is Confluent Development’s first ground-up development in the market.

September 28, 2017

Georgia Industrial Southeast

Nestlé Purina to Build $320M Manufacturing Facility in Northeast Georgia

by Camren Skelton September 28, 2017

HARTWELL, GA. — Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. has unveiled plans to deliver a $320 million manufacturing facility and distribution center in Hartwell, a city in northeast Georgia. Purina, a global producer of pet products, currently employs more than 8,000 individuals in the U.S., including an existing factory southwest of Atlanta in Fairburn. The Hartwell site will be the company’s first new U.S. factory in 20 years and will create up to 240 jobs over the next five years. Joshua Stephens of the Georgia Department of Economic Development represented the organization’s Global Commerce division throughout the project. Stephens worked in collaboration with the Hart County Industrial Development Authority and Georgia Power. Nestle Purina’s distribution center operations are expected to begin in 2018, with production to follow in 2019. Leading Purina brands include Purina ONE, Dog Chow, Friskies, Tidy Cats and Pro Plan.

September 28, 2017

Florida Industrial Southeast

JLL Brokers $22.5M Sale of Industrial Portfolio in Tampa

by Camren Skelton September 28, 2017

TAMPA, FLA. — JLL has brokered the $22.5 million sale of a 334,279-square-foot industrial portfolio located at 5802-5912 Breckenridge Parkway within Breckenridge Park in Tampa. John Dunphy, Ryan Vaught and Robyn Hurrell of JLL represented the seller, Triangle Capital Group, in the transaction. MLG Capital acquired the asset. The 51-acre Breckenridge Park is located at the intersection of Highway 301 and Interstate 4 and is home to tenants including Swagelok, Rosetta Technologies and Audio Fidelity Holdings. The property features a garden, ample parking, on-site property management and grade-level and dock-high loading options.

September 28, 2017

Industrial Loans Midwest Wisconsin

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $39.3M Refinancing for Industrial Properties in Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow September 28, 2017

WISCONSIN — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has arranged a portfolio of loans totaling $39.3 million for the refinancing of four industrial properties in Wisconsin. WOW Logistics, a private warehousing company serving the dairy and paper industries, was the borrower. One property located in Idaho was also part of the loan transaction. The buildings are all owner-occupied, but some facilities are leased to subtenants. Matthew Lund of Walker & Dunlop arranged the fixed-rate loans with separate lenders, including three life insurance companies and two banks.

September 28, 2017

Industrial Midwest Ohio

Opus to Build 250,050 SF Industrial Building in Columbus, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow September 28, 2017

COLUMBUS, OHIO — The Meritex Co. has selected The Opus Group to build a 250,050-square-foot industrial building in Columbus. The speculative building, which will feature 32-foot clear heights and truck ports, will accommodate up to four tenants. The project is slated for completion in May 2018. Opus Design Build LLC will serve as design-builder and Opus AE Group will serve as the architect and structural engineer. Rick Trott and Kevin McGrath of CBRE will market the property for lease on behalf of developer Meritex.

September 28, 2017

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