Hillwood Senior Vice President Ben Rosen (third from left) led a Nov. 5 groundbreaking for the firm’s speculative 220,777-square-foot industrial project at 2772 Kuser Road in Hamilton. — Courtesy: Hillwood
By Joshua Burd
Hillwood has started construction on what will be nearly 221,000 square feet of new industrial space in Hamilton, adding to the Dallas-based firm’s development pipeline in New Jersey.
The company said the facility, which is slated to open in the third quarter of 2026, will occupy 36 acres at 2772 Kuser Road and less than two miles from the New Jersey Turnpike. It’s now marketing the space alongside brokers with Cushman & Wakefield after closing on the site and breaking ground early last month, marking its second project in the state.
“The groundbreaking at 2772 Kuser Road represents more than just the start of construction — it’s a testament to our belief in the continued strength of the New Jersey industrial market and our dedication to investing in projects that drive long-term value for our tenants and communities,” said Hillwood Senior Vice President Ben Rosen, its New York and New Jersey market leader.
“2772 Kuser Road underscores our continued commitment to delivering high-quality, strategically located industrial product in core logistics markets,” he added. “With its excellent access and workforce advantages, this project is well-positioned to meet ongoing tenant demand across the region.”
Located 1.5 miles from Exit 7A, the site is within one of the most coveted logistics hubs along Interstate 95, providing immediate access to central New Jersey’s robust blue-collar workforce and the nation’s densest consumer base, Hillwood said. It’s also close to other major highways, parcel hubs, ports and intermodal terminals.
Cushman’s Chuck Fern and Jason Barton lead the leasing team for the 220,777-square-foot facility, which will have 36-foot clear ceiling heights and 52- by 52-foot column spacing.
“It’s been a pleasure working alongside the Hillwood team on this project,” said Fern, an executive vice chair with C&W. “Their strategic vision and execution in New Jersey are second to none, and we’re excited to be part of their continued growth in this market.”
