WEST DUNDEE, ILL. — Keeley Construction is underway on a 132,000-square-foot industrial expansion for Helukabel USA at its facility at 1201 Wesman Drive in West Dundee, a far northwest suburb of Chicago. The project will introduce new warehouse, office and climate-controlled manufacturing space — marking the first time manufacturing will occur at the site. An expanded office will feature a gym, cable testing and assembly areas, new locker rooms, showers and a modern breakroom. The project team includes Skedio Architecture, J&H and Benchmark Developers, serving as the owner’s representative. Helukabel USA is a manufacturer and supplier of cables, wires and cable accessories.
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BLAINE, MINN. — Transwestern Real Estate Services has negotiated a 45,024-square-foot lease for Waggle, a golf and apparel brand, at Radisson Road Business Center in the Minneapolis suburb of Blaine. The new 58,080-square-foot development is zoned for light industrial use and is slated for completion in October. Waggle expects to be in its space by year’s end and will utilize 2,300 square feet for retail space, 10,000 square feet for office space and 27,000 square feet for warehouse space. The lease marks a significant expansion for Waggle and will serve as the company’s headquarters. Chris Weirens of Transwestern represented the tenant throughout the site selection and lease negotiation process. Jon Raush and Luke Appert of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed landlord.
CHICAGO — SVN Chicago Commercial has arranged the $1.3 million sale of an 8,700-square-foot office suite at 211 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago. Tim Rasmussen and Jim Mead of SVN represented the buyer, a futures trading firm seeking to expand its downtown Chicago presence. According to SVN, the buyer capitalized on current market conditions, securing a fully improved office space at a significant discount to historical pricing. The seller was undisclosed.
AUBURN HILLS, MICH. — Lakeshore Ear, Nose & Throat Center has signed an 89-month lease for 6,567 square feet of medical office space at 2251 N. Squirrel Road in Auburn Hills. James Mitchell and David McNabnay of Dominion Real Estate Advisors represented the landlord, Five Points Professional Office Building LLC. Michael Pulcini of M P Real Estate Consulting represented the tenant, which maintains six locations in metro Detroit.
CHICAGO — JLL Design worked with Shriners Children’s Chicago, a pediatric specialty care provider on Chicago’s far west side, to transform the hospital’s teen lounge and billiard area. The new family lounge and patient lounge balances functionality and visual appeal with a bright aesthetic. The redesigned space showcases textiles that meet rigorous healthcare standards. According to JLL Research, a top design trend for 2025 is “people-centric design,” focusing on the role of the built environment for experience, well-being and social interaction. JLL Design manages diverse projects spanning strategy, branding and interiors.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Woodmont Industrial Partners, which is a joint venture between New Jersey-based Woodmont Properties and Romark Logistics, has begun an office-to-industrial conversion project in Franklin Township, about 40 miles south of New York City. Woodmont plans to convert the 30.6-acre site at 400 Atrium Drive, which according to LoopNet Inc. currently houses a 395,000-square-foot office building, into a two-building, 370,000-square-foot industrial complex. Building 1 will be approximately 255,000 square feet and will offer a clear height of 40 feet, 44 loading docks and two drive-in doors. The second, 115,000-square-foot building will feature a clear height of 36 feet, 34 loading docks and two drive-in doors. Woodmont has partnered with an undisclosed life insurance company on the redevelopment and secured construction debt from New York Life that was arranged by John Alascio and Chuck Kohaut of Cushman & Wakefield.
MANCHESTER, CONN. — JLL has brokered the $12 million sale of a 190,646-square-foot distribution center in Manchester, an eastern suburb of Hartford. The site at 100 Sanrico Drive spans 10 acres within Manchester Industrial Park, and the property, which was fully leased at the time of sale, features a clear height of 45 feet and 24 loading positions. Michael Restivo, David Coffman and Ali Howard of JLL represented the seller, regional investment firm SkyREM, in the transaction. Sentry Commercial and Silver Edge Real Estate represented the buyer, B&D Holdings. Max Custer, Amy Lousararian, Thomas Didio Jr. and Christian Badalamenti, also with JLL, arranged a five-year, fixed-rate acquisition loan for the deal through life insurance company Ameritas.
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Hotels Unlimited, an affiliate of New Jersey-based developer TFE Properties, has completed the $5 million renovation of the 110-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Lakewood, located in Ocean County. The renovation delivered an overhaul of all guestrooms and suites, as well as the lobby and amenity spaces, which include meeting rooms, an indoor pool, fitness center and an onsite restaurant. In addition, the project team applied fresh paint to the building’s exterior. A grand re-opening ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 13.
WEST NEW YORK, N.J. — A joint venture between Black Bear Asset Management, Bettina Equities Management and Echevarria Industries is underway on construction of an 80-unit multifamily project in West New York, located across the Hudson River from Manhattan. The site is located at 6205–19 Madison St., and the building will rise six stories and offer amenities such as a rooftop terrace, solarium lounge, fitness center, indoor garage parking with electric vehicle charging stations and a community center with grills and entertainment space. Completion is slated for some time next year.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — B&G Foods has signed a 46,000-square-foot office headquarters lease in the Northern New Jersey. The food supplier is consolidating and relocating its operation from the nearby building at 4 Gatehall Drive to the entire second and partial third floors of 8 Sylvan Way, a 166,039-square-foot building that also supports life sciences uses. Tim Greiner and David Stifelman of JLL represented the landlord, Orion Properties, in the lease negotiations. Josh Cohen and Ben Brenner of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant.