Arsenal Trade Center on Callahan Boulevard in Sayreville — Courtesy: Trammell Crow Co.
By Joshua Burd
The developers of a high-profile new logistics park in Sayreville have secured another tenant for the campus, leasing nearly 101,000 square feet to a distributor of industrial food ingredients.
The partners, Trammell Crow Co. and CBRE Investment Management, expect to welcome Essex Food Ingredients to their Arsenal Trade Center by January. The supplier will occupy 100,500 square feet at 49 Callahan Blvd., also known as Building 1 and the smallest of three facilities that make up the complex off Cheesequake Road.
Cushman & Wakefield’s Mindy Lissner, Mark Zaziski and Pat Decker represented Essex Food Ingredients, while CBRE’s Tom Monahan, Larry Schiffenhaus and Brian Golden represented ownership.
“Our move to Arsenal Trade Center represents a significant step forward for Essex Food Ingredients,” said Irv Megargee, the company’s president. “This modern facility allows us to optimize our operations while remaining close to our valued customers and employees. By investing in a space that supports efficiency and food safety, we’re positioning Essex for continued growth and success in the years ahead.”
Delivered in late 2023, Building 1 measures 285,000 square feet, according to TCC. Building 2, which spans 342,371 square feet, was fully leased in June 2024 to JW Fulfillment Inc., while the 451,916-square-foot Building 3 is currently available for lease.
Each facility has 40-foot clear ceiling heights, solar panels, abundant car and trailer parking and a gold certification on the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design scale. The full campus benefits from easy access to major highways including routes 9, 35 and 440, Interstate 287 and the New Jersey Turnpike.
“Companies like Essex Food Ingredients are drawn to Arsenal because it offers modern, Class A industrial space with exceptional access to major transportation corridors, including the New Jersey Turnpike and proximity to the Port of New York and New Jersey,” said Jessica Fraser, a senior vice president with TCC. “For businesses seeking to optimize distribution and supply chain efficiency, Sayreville provides unparalleled connectivity to the Northeast’s dense consumer base. Arsenal Trade Center was designed to meet the needs of today’s industrial users — high clear heights, ample trailer parking, and sustainable building features — making it an ideal choice for companies looking to grow in New Jersey and beyond.”
Several years in the making, the development has revitalized a 74-acre former chemical plant site in the heart of Middlesex County. TCC and CBRE Investment Management broke ground in September 2022, seeking to capitalize on a location that’s two miles from Route 9 and four miles east of the New Jersey Turnpike.
“Arsenal Trade Center is a powerful example of what strategic redevelopment can achieve in Sayreville,” a representative of the Sayreville Economic & Redevelopment Agency said. “Companies like Essex Food Ingredients are recognizing the long-term value of locating here, access to highways, proximity to ports, a strong regional workforce and a community committed to responsible, sustainable growth.”
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