Industrial

Paradigm Shift Takes Root in Design, Development of DFW Industrial Projects

by Taylor Williams October 18, 2023

The effects of sweeping macroeconomic forces in recent years are now manifesting themselves in industrial projects in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW). And while the market still enjoys healthy fundamentals and tenant demand, the product being delivered now comes with a new look, functionality and set of requirements from end users. To some degree, this paradigm shift in how industrial properties are conceived, designed and constructed stems from major economic factors and trends that are beyond the ability of architects, contractors and developers to control. To start with the obvious, interest rates are now five times what they were 18 months ago. When hikes of that magnitude are enacted so expeditiously, real estate professionals of all walks are impacted, even if it’s in an indirect manner. “Demand for industrial space is there; if developers are building, the rents are probably there to cover those costs,” says Mike Williams, vice president of preconstruction at Dallas-based Talley Riggins Construction Group. “But for developers that are trying to form a team to get enough equity to get a loan — those deals aren’t working anymore with these rates. So paying extra close attention to who your clients are and their funding sources has been the …

October 18, 2023

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Acquisitions California Industrial Western

Dedeaux Properties Entity Purchases Distribution Facility Near Los Angeles in $190M Sale-Leaseback with 99 Cents Only

by Amy Works October 17, 2023

COMMERCE, CALIF. — A Dedeaux Properties entity has acquired a distribution facility in the Los Angeles suburb of Commerce. 99 Cents Only Stores sold the asset for $190 million in a sale-leaseback transaction. Situated on 24 acres at 4000 Union Pacific Ave. and 4040 Noakes Ave., the asset features 882,000 square feet of distribution space. The property is immediately adjacent to the Hobart Intermodal Railyard and located within a gated and guarded campus. Jack Cline of Lee & Associates, in collaboration with Eastdil Secured, facilitated the sale.

October 17, 2023

California Industrial Loans Western

JLL Arranges $84M in Financing for Azusa Industrial Center in California

by Amy Works October 17, 2023

AZUSA, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $84 million in post-close acquisition financing for Azusa Industrial Center in Azusa, approximately 20 miles east of Los Angeles. The borrower was IDS Real Estate Group. Built between 1986 and 1987, the three-building, 432,500-square-foot asset is fully leased to four tenants. Spanning 23.6 acres, the property features a total of 73 dock doors, seven grade-level doors, truck courts ranging from 130 feet to 160 feet and clear heights ranging from 24 feet to 30 feet. Matt Stewart, Ace Sudah and Daniel Skerrett of JLL Capital Markets secured the four-year, floating-rate loan through PGIM Real Estate’s debt fund focused on transitional bridge lending. Jace Bertegs led the PGIM Real Estate team.

October 17, 2023

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Acquisitions California Industrial Western

Longpoint Partners Acquires 275,000 SF John Reed Commerce Center in City of Industry, California

by Amy Works October 17, 2023

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF. — Boston-based Longpoint Partners has acquired John Reed Commerce Center, an industrial park located at 1200-1316 John Reed Court in City of Industry, just east of Los Angeles. A global investment advisor sold the asset for an undisclosed price. Situated on 16 acres, the 15-building property features a total of 275,000 square feet of industrial space. The asset was originally built in the late 1970s and has undergone renovations and upgrades. The freestanding buildings range from 12,400 square feet to 24,800 square feet and have a minimum divisibility of 3,800 square feet. All units feature ground-level loading, while select units also offer dock-high loading. Jeffrey Cole, Jeff Chiate, Rick Ellison, Bryce Aberg, Mike Adey, Brad Brandenburg and Matthew Leupold of Cushman & Wakefield’s national industrial advisory group in Southern California represented the seller in the deal. Longpoint Partners retained Chris Tolles, Erik Larson and Robin Dodson of Cushman & Wakefield to handle project leasing.

October 17, 2023

Development Industrial Texas

Trammell Crow, Clarion Partners Complete 521,600 SF Industrial Project in Metro Houston

by Taylor Williams October 17, 2023

CYPRESS, TEXAS — A partnership between Trammell Crow Co. and Clarion Partners has completed a 521,600-square-foot industrial project in the northwestern Houston suburb of Cypress. The building is the fourth structure within Weiser Business Park and was delivered as part of the second phase of development. Building 4 features 36-foot clear heights and is more than 50 percent leased to Western Post, a provider of warehouse management services and logistics solutions. Phase I of Weiser Business Park added 557,490 square feet of space across three buildings that is now 61 percent leased. Seeberger Architecture designed the project, with construction handled by A&F General Contractors. Lee & Associates is the leasing agent.

October 17, 2023

Industrial Leasing Activity Texas

Unimacts Signs 64,177 SF Industrial Lease in Conroe, Texas

by Taylor Williams October 17, 2023

CONROE, TEXAS — Unimacts, a provider of parts and products for the solar energy industry, has signed a 64,177-square-foot industrial lease at Northstar Industrial Park in Conroe, about 40 miles north of Houston. The 79-acre Northstar Industrial Park currently houses five buildings and could ultimately feature up to 750,000 square feet of distribution and manufacturing space once the undeveloped 31.5 acres are built out. Drew Coupe and Dawson Smith of Avison Young represented the landlord, BAUER Group, in the lease negotiations. Doc Perrier of Outpost Partners represented the tenant.

October 17, 2023

Development Industrial Texas

Hensel Phelps Breaks Ground on 37,000 SF Ground Loading Facility at San Antonio International Airport

by Taylor Williams October 17, 2023

SAN ANTONIO — General contractor Hensel Phelps has broken ground on a 37,000-square-foot ground loading facility at San Antonio International Airport. Designed by Page and Luis Vidal + Architects, the $62 million facility is part of a larger expansion project at the airport that includes a new 17-gate terminal. The facility, which will connect to Terminal A, will support five of the new gates and will house two levels of passenger seating, additional food and retail options, electronic charging stations, workstation areas and a lactation room. Completion is slated for early 2025.

October 17, 2023

Acquisitions Connecticut Development Industrial Northeast

WinStanley Acquires 135-Acre Industrial Development Site in Enfield, Connecticut

by Taylor Williams October 17, 2023

ENFIELD, CONN. — Regional developer WinStanley Enterprises has acquired a 135-acre industrial development site in Enfield, located near the Connecticut-Massachusetts border. The site is fully approved for the development of a two-building, 600,000-square-foot complex that will be known as Metro Park North. Specifically, the development will feature a 500,225-square-foot distribution facility and a 100,125-square-foot flex building. WinStanley expects to start construction in early to mid-2024, contingent upon securing tenant interest. Phil Gagnon and Nick Morizio of Colliers represented the seller and buyer in the land deal. Colliers will also handle leasing of the development.

October 17, 2023

Acquisitions Industrial Midwest Ohio

NK Parts Acquires Industrial Facility in Sidney, Ohio, for $6.5M

by Kristin Harlow October 17, 2023

SIDNEY, OHIO — NK Parts has acquired the former Norcold headquarters facility at 600 Kuther Road in Sidney, about 40 miles north of Dayton. The purchase price was $6.5 million. Sidney-based NK Parts currently occupies a 785,000-square-foot facility at 777 Kuther Road. Specializing in logistics and supply chain management, NK caters specifically to the automotive industry. The additional 205,000 square feet from the Norcold building will alleviate some of NK’s space constraints and enable them to better serve their clients, according to Industrial Property Brokers, which brokered the deal. NK plans to make improvements to the electrical system and parts of the roof that require replacement. The tenant expects to take occupancy in November. Tim Echemann and Conrad Echemann of Industrial Property Brokers represented NK in the transaction. “The opportunity for NK to acquire a 205,000-square-foot building right across the street from its existing operations is nothing short of incredible,” says Tim Echemann. “This expansion couldn’t have come at a better time, especially considering the escalating demands from NK’s customers for more space.”

October 17, 2023

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PREMIER Design + Build Group Completes 88,000 SF Headquarters for Alpha Tekniko in Lake Zurich, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow October 17, 2023

LAKE ZURICH, ILL. — PREMIER Design + Build Group has completed an 88,000-square-foot headquarters facility for Alpha Tekniko in Lake Zurich, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Alpha Tekniko is a contract manufacturer serving the healthcare industry. The firm designs, develops and produces sophisticated support surfaces, including high-tech mattresses, cushions and pads to fit an array of medical equipment like hospital beds, operating room tables and wheelchairs. The company launched in 2008 and continued to outgrow its spaces. In March 2022, the founders purchased land at 1400 Rose Road in Lake Zurich and selected PREMIER to manage design and build services for a permanent home. Construction began in October 2022. The new facility is primarily designed for manufacturing operations with some additional space devoted to offices. The building features eight dock positions and two drive-in doors. The new headquarters is fully solar powered with 444 solar panels. Additional sustainable features include high-efficiency rooftop HVAC units, high R-value precast concrete panels that increase insulating effectiveness, special emissions towers for air purification, motion-sensitive lighting and VOC-free paints. Project partners included Cornerstone Architects Ltd. and civil engineer SpaceCo.

October 17, 2023

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