Case Studies

ALDI Inc.

ALDI's 200,000 s.f. distribution center in Central Florida was a critical interim solution for a customer facing a 3-year delay in opening its permanent facility in the area, and supported its entry into an important new market.

Amazon.com

Aiming to speed order fulfillment in one of its key markets, the world's largest and most successful cyber-retailer needed to get an 800,000 s.f. distribution facility on line quickly – in time for the holiday shopping rush. 

Atlas Cold Storage

When North America's second-largest cold storage company required a new warehouse that could hold ice cream at a consistent 20 degrees below zero, it sought a facility whose specifications were anything but plain vanilla. 

Atronic Americas

Looking to consolidate its North American manufacturing distribution and corporate headquarters into a single facility, a leading producer of casino gaming equipment hit the jackpot with an award-winning development. 

Cybex International

An American manufacturing success story, this premium exercise equipment maker benefited from a development solution that cut the fat out of construction costs and delivered increased capacity to keep the company going strong. 

Daiwa Can

Seeking a facility that could meet electrical needs for its first U.S. plant, one of Japan's largest can manufacturers found a solution that got big power – and cost-savings – flowing into their operation. 

DBL Distributing

Aiming to combine the utility and functionality of a warehouse with the comfort of a modern office environment, the largest wholesaler of consumer electronics accessories found a smart solution – and the best of both worlds. 

Electronics Boutique

In response to explosive growth and continued expansion, the world's largest specialty retailer of video games consolidated two obsolete facilities into a new, larger distribution facility – a game plan that paid big dividends. 

Exel Logistics

Looking to add sizeable space to operations in a key market, the world's leading provider of supply chain management solutions found the answer in the redevelopment of a vacant property – without paying exorbitant freight. 

Libbey Inc.

To handle increased product flow following a manufacturing realignment, North America's leading producer of glass tableware significantly expanded its southern distribution operation – and set the table for continued growth. 

Mary Kay Inc.

When one of the world's most admired cosmetics companies needed a distribution center to accommodate growth, it sought a facility whose aesthetics and build-quality were consistent with its world-class image. 

Mohawk Industries

In response to anticipated growth, the world's leading producer of flooring consolidated two outmoded facilities into one distribution center with an expansion buffer built in – ensuring its evolving space needs would be covered. 

Ozburn-Hessey (Development)

development of a 300,000 s.f. distribution center in Winchester, VA.

Pier 1 Imports

With a retailing strategy that hinges on wowing its customers with new selections each time they visit a store, the timely allocation of goods to its more than 1,200 retail outlets across North American is crucial to Pier 1 Imports. 

Port of Houston

Construction of two new industrial facilities at the nation's No. 1 port for foreign waterborne commerce – located just a few miles from key container terminals – means smooth sailing for 3PLs seeking faster, more efficient distribution. 

Procter & Gamble

Requiring a gigantic 1.7 million s.f. distribution facility to get its paper products to customers in the Northeast, the nation's No. 1 maker of household goods moved heaven – and lots of earth – to get it done. 

Quad/Graphics, Inc.

This 388,800 s.f. BTS distribution center in Waukesha County, WI, gave world's largest privately held printer a centralized distribution hub for the publications it prints at five Wisconsin plants, creating a more efficient supply chain and increasing space by 60%.

Ridge Tool

Needing to build a new national distribution center to accommodate growth, the world's leading manufacturer of professional plumbing and pipefitting tools got a facility that put am end to the drain of inventory taxes. 

Rust-Oleum Corp.

600,000 s.f. build-to-suit facility (expandable to 850,000 s.f.) saved millions of dollars in potential costs, significantly increased capacity, and consolidated distribution just 2.5 miles from the company's Midwest plant.

SC Johnson

Enjoying continued rapid growth, this giant household consumables manufacturer needed to double its distribution space in a key market – and satisfy increasing customer demand for its roster of brand-name products. 

Sears Holdings

1 million s.f. build-to-suit distribution facility in Gouldsboro, Pa. helped Sears secure needed expansion space to deliver merchandise to stores in the Eastern U.S 

Solo Cup

Following a merger that created a company with some 30 manufacturing facilities, the first name in disposable foodservice products build a new distribution center in a key market to help ensure its cups wouldn’t runneth over 

Stanley Steemer

42,000 s.f. build-to-suit facility in Tampa helped Stanley Steemer create a showcase training facility for hurricane damage restoration in Central Florida and consolidate regional office and distribution functions under the same roof. 

Staples, Inc.

Looking to strike an unusual BTS/sale deal on the development of a major new distribution center, the nation's leading office supplies superstore retailer got what it needed – an obliging developer willing to deliver the goods. 

Tucker Rocky

To better serve customers in New England and the mid-Atlantic states, this worldwide leader in the power-sports industry consolidated warehouse operations and put its distribution of motorized vehicle parts in the fast lane. 

United States (FBI)

Redevelopment of a vacant 106,000 s.f. building in Winchester, Va. delivered a specialized facility that met the FBI's exacting requirements, budget and timetable.

Walgreen Company

Seeking an innovative new distribution facility to more efficiently deliver specialty merchandise to its Texas/Gulf retail outlets, the nation's largest drug store operator found a prescription for smart inventory management.