Industrial

Owning or leasing industrial space in New Jersey means you’re within one day’s drive of one-third of the nation’s population. That means the state continues to be a hotbed of warehouse and logistics activity.

Industrial
Port Reading lease among recent deals by Mertz in central, southern N.J.

A new tenant has leased 230,100 square feet at a Woodbridge industrial building, in one of several New Jersey deals announced Friday by NAI Mertz.

Editor’s Note
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Insiders say that now is the time to discern which municipalities will be receptive to the prospect of legalized recreational cannabis, if and when it becomes a legal industry in New Jersey. That prospect is likely many months from being a reality, if not more, but the concept has the support of Gov. Phil Murphy and several well-known lawmakers.

Industrial
Developer breaks ground on second piece of Edison industrial complex

Construction is underway for a new 100,250-square-foot industrial building in Edison, the latest piece of a 14-acre complex being developed by Wick Cos. LLC.

Finance & Capital Markets
HFF brokers $7.65 million loan for South Jersey warehouse acquisition

A joint venture completed its recent purchase of a three-building industrial portfolio in Logan Township with the help of a $7.65 million loan brokered by HFF.

Government & Public Policy
New Jersey Future announces 2018 Smart Growth Award winners

The nonprofit New Jersey Future will honor major redevelopments in Hoboken, Orange and Trenton, as well as former Gov. James Florio, as part of its annual Smart Growth Awards celebration in early June.

Industrial
TJ Maxx among high-profile Q1 industrial deals in New Jersey

Industrial space in and around New Jersey continued to attract household names in the first quarter, as leasing activity remained on a strong and steady pace to start the year.

Industrial
Duke announces 264,085 sq. ft. lease in Cranbury with lighting company

A lighting manufacturer is expanding its Northeast distribution center footprint as part of a recently announced, 264,085-square-foot lease in Cranbury with Duke Realty.

Industrial
Retail, warehouse property in East Brunswick changes hands

An investment group has acquired a 41,500-square-foot retail and warehouse property in East Brunswick, in a deal announced Thursday by Sheldon Gross Realty.

Industrial
BRC brokers Avenel industrial sale for $800,000

A party rentals company has acquired a 10,125-square-foot industrial building in the Avenel section of Woodbridge, according to brokers with Bussel Realty Corp.

Finance & Capital Markets
CMC: South Plainfield warehouse owner refis for $5 million

Commercial Mortgage Capital has arranged a $5 million loan for the owner of a 158,000-square-foot warehouse in Middlesex County, the firm announced recently.