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EQT Real Estate completes largest U.S. industrial | EQT
EQT is pleased to announce that the EQT Real Estate Industrial Core-Plus Fund II ("EQT Real Estate") has completed the sale of a 25 property, 8.7 million square foot portfolio of institutional-grade logistics assets located across the United States, marking the largest U.S. industrial transaction so far in 2025. The portfolio spans 13 key U.S. distribution markets, including Atlanta ...
Sachem Capital Corp. - Sachem Capital Corp. and Industrial Realty Group ...
IRG to contribute 98 industrial assets to create a scaled industrial REIT with an implied combined enterprise value of approximately $3.4 billion (as of March 31, 2026) Repositions Sachem into an industrial platform with multiple growth levers, including significant embedded upside from mark-to-market rent growth Industrial portfolio comprised of mission-critical infrastructure, manufacturing ...
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Live tracking of warehouse and industrial facility fires across the United States
IRG partners with Sachem to operate new industrial REIT
Nareit, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, estimates in a January report that announced deal value for listed REIT acquisitions reached roughly $24 billion in 2025 — nearly double the 2024 total — with momentum building in the second half and carrying into early 2026. Several recent transactions reinforce the trend.
Industrial Realty Group, Sachem Capital Form $3.4B Industrial REIT
Industrial Realty Group (IRG) and Sachem Capital have agreed to form IRG Realty Trust, a $3.4 billion publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that leverages acquisitions and portfolio management with sector-specific credit investments.
Best Industrial REITs for 2026 and How to Invest - The Motley Fool
Industrial REITs offer a lower-risk option for investing in commercial real estate, such as distribution centers. Learn about the industry and your options for investing.
Honeywell to sell warehouse services unit to American Industrial ... - MSN
Honeywell (HON) Thursday said that it would sell its warehouse and workflow solutions (WWS) business to American Industrial Partners, an operationally focused private equity firm. Shares fell 3.5% ...
Starwood Strikes Deal for Goldman, Dalfen Warehouse Portfolio
Starwood Capital Group bought a warehouse portfolio for about $685 million, signaling increased demand for distribution centers closer to consumers. Starwood bought the 38 warehouses from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Dalfen Industrial, according to a statement.
Industrial Real Estate News - Journal of Commerce
<i>Journal of Commerce</i> provides industrial real estate news and analysis, including industrial real estate projects, real estate supply chain, real estate logistics, distribution centers, cross-dock facilities, expansion, absorption, pricing, categories and strategies.
The Rising Star of the Industrial Sector - Individual
These and other market dynamics today give small bay light industrial advantages over other sectors and position the sub-class as one of the most compelling real estate investment opportunities in 2025.
PDF BKM Capital Partners Q3 2025 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL MARKET UPDATE
INTRO The U.S. light industrial sector continued its steady performance through the third quarter of 2025, outperforming broader commercial real estate segments amid ongoing market recalibration and economic uncertainty. Limited new construction in sub-100K SF product has preserved historically low vacancy levels, sustaining pricing power and rental growth across Tier 1 and Tier 2 markets ...
Shallow Bay Industrial: Rising Asset Class & Investment | SteelCo Buildings
Understanding what is shallow bay industrial requires looking at the specific physical and operational characteristics that define this asset class. Shallow bay industrial buildings are multi-tenant industrial properties with building depths typically ranging from 120 to 200 feet, clear heights of 20 to 28 feet, and total building footprints between 20,000 and 150,000 square feet. Individual ...
Andover Properties Acquires 134,000 SF Small Bay Industrial Asset in ...
The San Antonio industrial market has low vacancy rates and robust leasing activity, particularly for small bay product. This acquisition further expands Andover's presence in Texas, where the firm now owns 49 assets, including nine in the San Antonio metropolitan area.
Harbor Associates-Led Venture Buys SoCal Industrial Park for $81M
A small-bay industrial campus in Southern California has traded hands for about $289 a square foot as smaller warehouse properties outperform larger assets in the top logistics and manufacturing market in the U.S. Vancouver-based QuadReal Property Group provided a $56.3 million acquisition loan for ...
Brennan Investment Group Acquires 10-Building Shallow-Bay Industrial ...
ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brennan Investment Group ("Brennan"), a private real estate investment firm that acquires, develops, and operates industrial facilities throughout the ...
Doors and Spaces Industrial Continues Strategy of Acquiring, Developing ...
WEST BERLIN, NJ (March 2, 2026) - Doors and Spaces Industrial (Doors and Spaces), a vertically integrated investment real estate firm, has acquired its latest New Jersey small-bay industrial (SBI) asset at 432 Kelley Dr. in West Berlin, a 16,550-square-foot multi-tenant industrial facility.
Leifer Properties and Endeavor Capital Enter Jacksonville with ...
MIAMI, May 18, 2026--Leifer Properties and Endeavor Capital announced the acquisition of a 29,040-square-foot small-bay industrial asset located at 4850 Collins Road in Jacksonville, Florida. The ...
Investors Flock To Small-Bay Industrial As AI, E-Commerce Reshape ...
As the industrial real estate market finds its footing after years of disruption, capital is beginning to return—but selectively. Investment activity is reemerging first in small-bay industrial, signaling early price discovery for the next stage of the cycle, according to BKM Capital Partners' Q4 Light Industrial Market Update.
79 North Industrial Park - Industrial Investment Sale
79 North Industrial Park is a 397,440 SF shallow-bay light industrial portfolio comprised of six (6) buildings that is strategically located at the center of the Pittsburgh market directly off the Sewickley/Emsworth Exit on I-79. The portfolio offers spaces from 4,642 SF to 70,000 SF and is home to a diverse list of national and global tenants.
Tramview Acquires Reno, NV Small Bay Industrial Property
BEACHWOOD, OHIO (March 6, 2026) - A joint venture between Tramview Capital Management ("Tramview") and Bayspring Real Estate Partners recently completed the off-market acquisition of a 78,077 SF small bay industrial property ("Property") in Reno, NV. The Reno MSA continues to experience robust population growth and a diversifying local economy with strong manufacturing, logistics ...
Speed Bay Drops $71.5 Million on Commerce City Warehouse Haul
Speed Bay paid $71.5M for a 13-building, ~466,000-sq-ft Commerce City industrial portfolio near DIA, expanding its last-mile holdings.
A Deep Dive into Shallow Bay Industrial - Market Share - NAIOP
From an investment/developer perspective, any available core sites are being priced at a premium with competitive bids and shallow bay industrial values are approximately 20 percent higher than the general warehouse market on average, with a continuing uptick in pricing.
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At Speed Bay, we understand that finding the perfect warehouse solution is essential to your business's success. We provide reliable, adaptable, and efficient spaces in strategic locations. Designed for small and mid-sized businesses, our shallow bay properties offer the room you need to operate, and the flexibility to grow.
Taurus Acquires 19-building Industrial Portfolio in Arizona & Texas
Taurus Investment Holdings, LLC (Taurus) today announced the acquisition of a shallow-bay industrial portfolio totaling 1,285,168 square feet. The portfolio is situated across three major Southwest markets: Phoenix, Houston, and Dallas, comprised of 19 Class-B buildings, currently over 95% occupied by 81 tenants.
Mapletree Sells 1.4 MSF Logistics Portfolio for $208M
Mapletree Investments has sold a 1.4 million-square-foot portfolio of mid- and shallow-bay industrial properties to Dalfen Industrial for $207.5 million. The logistics portfolio comprises 19 warehouse assets in key U.S. distribution markets; 13 are in Dallas-Fort Worth, four are in Chicago, and Cincinnati and Indianapolis have one each.
Town Lane Announces Acquisition of 2.7M Square Foot Infill Portfolio of ...
Town Lane is a boutique, relationship-driven real estate investment manager. Based in New York City, the firm invests thematically and nimbly across commercial real estate sectors and throughout ...
415 SE 1st Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 - Delray Small Bay | LoopNet
415 SE 1st Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444. This Industrial space is available for lease. Delray Small Bay is an established flex warehouse facility a
What GNL's Modiv Deal Says About Industrial Net Lease Demand in 2026
Global Net Lease's $535 million Modiv Industrial acquisition shows why long-duration industrial net lease assets remain attractive in 2026 despite capital market pressure.
Small-Bay & Flex Space Industrial Commercial Real Estate: The Ultimate ...
Your ultimate guide to investing in small-bay / flex space industrial commercial real estate in Central Texas. Get 2025 data, development costs, and strategies.
Leasing remains resilient for small bay industrial space
Despite industrial leasing performance slowing across all property-size ranges, the small bay segment of the market, typically catering to tenants occupying less than 10,000 square feet, has ...
PDF Richmond Flex & Small-Bay Industrial 2025
As such, small bay assets present an inelastic demand profile that allows owners to push rents and achieve outsized returns. Richmond represents a premier market for small bay and flex assets, combining limited new supply, strong demographic tailwinds, and diversified tenant demand across relevant industries.
Q3 2025 Light Industrial Market Update: Small-Bay Surges While Big-Box ...
Operationally, leasing activity remains heavily concentrated in small-bay space, with more than 90% of 2025 leases signed for spaces under 100,000 square feet, and an average lease size of 40,000 square feet.
Small Bay Flex Industrial Resources | Smallbay.co
Resources for small bay flex industrial real estate developers, operators, and investors.
Basis Industrial & OneIM Form JV for $144.6M Industrial Portfolio ...
Basis Industrial, a vertically integrated real estate owner and operator, and One Investment Management ("OneIM"), a global alternative investment management firm, today announced the acquisition of an 839,001-square-foot shallow bay industrial package spanning the Atlanta and Orlando markets for $144.6 million. The transaction closed on March 31, 2026. The acquisition was completed as ...
Small-Bay Industrial 2025 Trend Report: Micro-Flex Is Booming
The industrial real estate sector has been on a wild ride in recent years. As we continue on in 2025, one segment stands out from the rest: micro-flex or small-bay industrial space. These are the smaller industrial units (typically under 50,000 sq. ft., and often much smaller) that cater to local businesses and flexible uses.
Small Bay Flex Space: The Future of Commercial Real Estate
Small bay flex space represents a forward-thinking solution for businesses looking to navigate the complexities of the modern commercial real estate market. By offering a combination of flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability, small bay flex space enables companies to create environments that align with their operational needs and ...
M&A trends in industrial manufacturing - KPMG
During the first quarter of 2026 (Q1'26), industrial manufacturers struck fewer deals; however, those deals were far more impactful. The quarter opened with lower deal volumes yet record-high values, as companies doubled down on strategic, capability-driven acquisitions while capitalizing on a favorable dealmaking climate. Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity was defined by precision plays ...
Cove Texas Small Bay 85 Flex DST - Cove Capital Investments
Property Description Texas Small Bay 85 Flex DST is a 68,400 square foot multi-tenant flex/industrial asset built in 2000 and located in the Northwest submarket of San Antonio, Texas.
AXIS Logistics Park in San Marcos is shovel ready - Austin Business Journal
The 2,000-acre AXIS Industrial Park is now essentially shovel-ready - without the actual vertical plans. Addison-based Scarborough Lane Development Inc. has worked to build a 1.2-mile spine road ...
Harlingen pushes ahead on 74-acre industrial park
The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation is building out the underlying infrastructure for a 74-acre industrial park on the city's north end after 10 years of planning. The new park sits along Interstate 69, between Primera and Roosevelt roads, and is earmarked for light-industrial projects, including fulfillment centers, logistics companies, and warehouses. It's also situated near a ...
Small-Bay Vs. Big-Box: What's Driving Industrial Space Trends in 2026 ...
Small-Bay Vs. Big-Box: Explore the industrial space trends for 2026 and see which sector promises growth, profitability, and tenant stability.
Las Cruces approves industrial park land sale for $12.2M warehouse project
By Organ Mountain News on May 9, 2026 Las Cruces approves industrial park land sale for $12.2M warehouse project Las Cruces approved the sale of industrial park land for a proposed $12.2 million warehouse development project.
PDF SMALL BAY, BIG THINKING - methodarchitecture.com
Sub-4% vacancy = fast absorption, low re-leasing risk Short lease terms (1-5 yr) allow faster rent resets in a rising market Small bay rent growth outpacing bulk industrial (CompStak, 2025)
Small-Bay Industrial Rents: Can They Keep Rising?
Executive summary Small-bay industrial remains structurally tighter than the broader U.S. warehouse market, but "can rents keep rising?" now depends on which rent measure, which market, and which cost stack you mean. The national industrial market has moved from rapid rent escalation to late-cycle normalization: U.S. asking rents are still up slightly year-over-year (1.5% in Q4 2025), but ...
Silverman Group Pays $203M for Mid-Atlantic Industrial Portfolio
The Mid-Atlantic Micro Bay Portfolio acquisition comes several months after The Silverman Group purchased the Richmond Airport Logistics Portfolio, a six-building, 1 million-square-foot industrial portfolio in the Richmond, Va. It was one of the largest industrial transactions in the local market last year. Small-bay strength
Brennan Investment Group Acquires 13-Property Industrial Portfolio
Strategic acquisition targets growing demand for small-bay industrial product ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brennan Investment Group, a private real estate investment firm that ...
Industrial Real Estate Trends 2026 | WareCRE
Industrial real estate trends for owners and investors: small bay performance, tenant attraction strategies, co-warehousing growth, and listing optimization for 2026 and beyond.
The Small-bay Surge at the Heart of the Industrial Market's Recovery
The fundamentals point to continued outperformance in the small-bay segment in 2026. Supply remains limited, demand remains local and durable, and investors are rediscovering the strength of hands-on management.
Small-bay industrial property in Voorhees, N.J. sells for $4.1M - nj.com
The sale marks the latest addition to the firm's growing portfolio of small-bay industrial properties.
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