Industrial

Record Construction Fuels Industrial Market Activity in St. Louis Region

by Kristin Harlow September 8, 2022

By Mary Lamie, Bi-State Development Modern bulk distribution buildings under construction in the St. Louis region hit a historic high earlier this year, approaching 8 million square feet. The record level of construction illustrates the industrial real estate market in the southwestern Illinois and eastern Missouri region continues to expand to meet ever-increasing demand as world and domestic markets strive to move beyond the disruption that has defined the past two years. The need for reliable freight logistics and flexible supply chains is proving more essential than ever to keep economies moving, and regions that can meet those needs while delivering the modern bulk and manufacturing space distributors and developers demand will have the greatest potential for continued growth. In mid-2022, nearly 7.4 million square feet remained under construction in the St. Louis region, a level of construction 78 percent higher than 2021 and 47 percent higher than the most recent five-year average. Also noteworthy is the fact that 100 percent of the modern bulk construction projects underway is speculative. That represents more speculative activity in the region today than in 2019, 2020 and 2021 combined, a clear indication that developers believe the St. Louis market is a solid place …

September 8, 2022

Acquisitions Industrial New Jersey Northeast

MAG Capital Partners Acquires 144,025 SF Manufacturing Facility in Cedar Grove, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams September 7, 2022

CEDAR GROVE, N.J. — Fort Worth-based investment firm MAG Capital Partners has acquired a 144,025-square-foot manufacturing facility in the Northern New Jersey community of Cedar Grove. Built on 13.9 acres in 1984 and renovated in 2020, the single-story facility features a clear height of 25 feet. MAG Capital Partners acquired the property from Contract Filling Inc. (CFI), a provider of fragrances, deodorants and cosmetic products. Harvey Pava and Jordan Shea of Walker & Dunlop advised the buyer on debt financing. A sale-leaseback transaction was completed with private equity firm CORE Industrial Partners’ portfolio company Arizona Natural Resources (ANR), which announced its acquisition of CFI in mid-August.

September 7, 2022

Illinois Industrial Loans Midwest

Maverick Commercial Mortgage Arranges $3.5M Acquisition Loan for Two Chicago Industrial Buildings

by Kristin Harlow September 7, 2022

CHICAGO — Maverick Commercial Mortgage Inc. has arranged a $3.5 million loan for the acquisition of two industrial buildings leased to SCR Medical Transportation in Chicago. The building at 8801 S. Greenwood Ave. spans 47,000 square feet, while the property at 8835 S. Greenwood Ave. totals 16,125 square feet. The properties serve as the Chicago headquarters of Beacon Mobility, which acquired SCR Medical Transportation. Benjamin Kadish arranged the five-year loan, which features a fixed interest rate of 4.15 percent. A Midwest-based financial institution provided the loan to the borrower, a Maryland-based national real estate investment firm specializing in single-tenant, net leased industrial properties.

September 7, 2022

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Contegra Construction to Build Industrial Expansion for Nu Way Cos. in Troy, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 7, 2022

TROY, ILL. — Contegra Construction is building a 35,000-square-foot fabrication facility for Nu Way Cos. in Troy, about 20 miles northeast of St. Louis. Nu Way, a construction material and equipment supplier, says it is expanding due to the robust demand for reinforcing steel, which is widely known as rebar. Nu Way FAB, a newly formed division, will occupy the new facility, which will feature three overhead cranes and 4,000 square feet of office space. The new facility will more than quadruple Nu Way’s rebar production tonnage. Completion is slated for spring 2023. Joining Contegra on the project are J.F. Electric, Vee-Jay Cement Contracting, Illinois Electric Works and Affton Fabricating and Welding Co.

September 7, 2022

Acquisitions Industrial Southeast Tennessee

Lincoln Property Co. Acquires 200,000 SF Industrial Facility in Franklin, Tennessee

by John Nelson September 7, 2022

FRANKLIN, TENN. — Dallas-based Lincoln Property Co. has sold a 200,000-square-foot industrial facility located on 15.6 acres at 117 SE Parkway in Franklin, a suburb of Nashville. The asset was fully leased at the time of the sale to the undisclosed seller, which has leased back 100 percent of the space. The sales price was not disclosed. Built in 1981, the distribution facility features 18- to 22-foot clear heights, 13 docks (including one drive-in) and 73 parking spots. Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing through Renasant Bank.

September 7, 2022

Acquisitions Industrial Oregon Western

Norris & Stevens Brokers $2.2M Sale of Industrial Complex in Tualatin, Oregon

by Amy Works September 7, 2022

TUALATIN, ORE. — Norris & Stevens has arranged the acquisition of two industrial condominiums located at 18254-18256 SW 100th Court in Tualatin. AEB Properties purchased the properties for $2.2 million. Totaling 9,600 square feet, the two Class B condos are part of a 24,192-square-foot building situated on 1.5 acres. Built in 1986, the single-story building features two dock-high loading doors and six drive-in, grade-level doors. Scott Finney and Nick Chessar of Portland-based Norris & Stevens represented the buyer, while Jordan Truitt of First Commercial Real Estate represented the seller in the deal.

September 7, 2022

Acquisitions Industrial Texas

JLL Negotiates Sale of 366,771 SF Industrial Development in Euless, Texas

by Taylor Williams September 6, 2022

EULESS, TEXAS — JLL has negotiated the sale of Urban District 183, a 366,771-square-foot industrial development located in the central metroplex city of Euless. The newly built development comprises three buildings that were constructed on a speculative basis at the former site of Coopers Golf Park. Dustin Volz, Stephen Bailey, Dom Espinosa, Wells Waller, Robby Westerfield and Megan Babovec of JLL represented the seller, Urban Logistics Realty, in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed, but The Dallas Morning News reports that an affiliate of Morgan Stanley Real Estate Advisors purchased the asset for an undisclosed price.

September 6, 2022

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Entre Negotiates Sale of 44,000 SF Cold Storage Facility in South Holland, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 6, 2022

SOUTH HOLLAND, ILL. — Entre Commercial Realty has negotiated the sale of a 44,000-square-foot cold storage facility in South Holland, a southern suburb of Chicago. The sales price was undisclosed. Located at 143 W. 154th St., the building features cooler and freezer space, dry storage space, three interior docks and a clear height of 18 feet. Chris Wilbur and Jeff Locascio of Entre represented the seller, Martin Produce Inc. Jordan Schnoll of Jameson Commercial represented the buyer, another wholesale food distributor.

September 6, 2022

Development Industrial Loans Northeast Pennsylvania

Provident Bank Provides $32.1M Loan for Industrial Redevelopment in Langhorne, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams September 6, 2022

LANGHORNE, PA. — Provident Bank has provided a $32.1 million loan for an industrial redevelopment project in Langhorne, located near Philadelphia in Bucks County. The borrower, a partnership between Greek Development and Principal Real Estate Investors, first acquired the site at 900 Wheeler Way in 2006 and subsequently expanded one of the two onsite buildings by 60,000 square feet. The partnership is now demolishing the second building in order to construct a last-mile distribution center with a clear height of 40 feet, truck court depths of 150 feet and parking for 242 cars and 80 trailers. Construction is slated for a second-quarter 2023 completion.

September 6, 2022

Industrial Leasing Activity Northeast Pennsylvania

Colliers Negotiates 114,142 SF Industrial Lease in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams September 6, 2022

CARLISLE, PA. — Colliers has negotiated a 114,142-square-foot industrial lease at 1400 Distribution Drive in Carlisle, a western suburb of Harrisburg. According to LoopNet Inc., the property was built in 2005 and totals 550,184 square feet. Mark Chubb, Michael Zerbe and Summer Coulter of Colliers represented the landlord, Prologis, in the lease negotiations. The name and representative of the tenant were not disclosed.

September 6, 2022

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