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Cms.Matthews·Apr 23, 2026

PDF Industrial Owner User Value Add - San Antonio, TX - OM

Investors: A strategic value-add acquisition in a high-growth MSA with strong submarket fundamentals. Owner-Users: A rare chance to secure a heavy-industrial footprint in a premier Texas distribution corridor.

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Searchfunder·Apr 23, 2026

Seeking Non-SBA Capital Partner for $10M-$15M Industrial Distribution ...

Hi all, I'm currently evaluating an operator-led acquisition in the industrial distribution space and am beginning to think through capital partner options. High-level parameters: Enterprise value: ~$10M-$15M Industry: Industrial / manufacturing-adjacent (B2B, recurring demand profile) Business model: Value-added distribution with established customer base Structure: Majority investor ...

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Circle Industrial·Apr 23, 2026

Circle Industrial | Real Estate Private Equity Firm

Circle Industrial, a Los Angeles-based real estate private equity firm, has acquired Warehouse Row, a 136,746-square-foot nine building industrial park located at 3903-4001 Warehouse Row in Austin, Texas. The park is situated in South Austin, one of the city's most...

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Marketscreener·Apr 23, 2026

LSI Industries Inc. completed the acquisition of SRR Holdings, Inc ...

LSI Industries Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SRR Holdings, Inc. from Industrial Opportunity Partners, LLC for approximately $330 million on February 20, 2026. Under the terms of...

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Financialcontent·Apr 23, 2026

U.S. Physical Therapy Announces the Acquisition of an Industrial Injury ...

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. ("USPH" or the "Company") (NYSE, NYSE Texas: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics and provider of industrial injury prevention services, announced the acquisition of an industrial injury prevention business for approximately $15.1 million. The business currently generates approximately $7.0 million in annual revenues. USPH ...

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Morningstar·Apr 23, 2026

U.S. Physical Therapy Announces the Acquisition of an Industrial Injury ...

U.S. Physical Therapy Announces the Acquisition of an Industrial Injury Prevention Business Provided by Business Wire Feb 2, 2026, 1:01:00 PM

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Avanos.Investorroom·Apr 23, 2026

Avanos Medical, Inc. Agrees To Be Acquired by American Industrial ...

The acquisition was unanimously approved by Avanos' Board of Directors and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions, including approval by Avanos stockholders and expiration of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as well as the receipt of other ...

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Commercialsearch·Apr 23, 2026

$718M Blackstone Deal Covers 6M-SF Industrial Portfolio in Texas

Private equity giant Blackstone has agreed to acquire a 6-million-square-foot industrial portfolio from Crow Holdings for $718 million. The deal covers 25 Class A properties concentrated in the Dallas and Houston metros. Crow Holdings, which developed the assets, will retain a 5% stake.

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Investors.Pkst·Apr 23, 2026

Peakstone Realty Trust Acquires 51-Property Industrial Outdoor Storage ...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Peakstone Realty Trust (the "Company") (NYSE: PKST), a real estate investment trust focused on owning and operating industrial assets, announced today that the Company has acquired a portfolio of 51 industrial outdoor storage ("IOS") properties from a joint venture between Alterra IOS, and institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset ...

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Stonelake·Apr 23, 2026

PDF Stonelake Capital Partners Sells $920 Million of Industrial Real Estate

Stonelake Capital Partners Sells $920 Million of Industrial Real Estate Dallas, Texas (July 7, 2025) - Stonelake Capital Partners ("Stonelake"), a real estate private equity firm with offices in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, announced the successful sale of 91 industrial buildings totaling 7.6 million square feet (the "Portfolio"). Stonelake exited the Portfolio through 13 separate ...

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Usph·Apr 23, 2026

USPh Announces the Acquisition of an Industrial Injury Prevention ...

USPh Announces the Acquisition of an Industrial Injury Prevention Business Monday, February 02, 2026 3:01 PM, EST Houston, TX, February 2, 2026 - U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. ("USPH" or the "Company") (NYSE, NYSE Texas: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics and provider of industrial injury prevention services, announced the acquisition of an…

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Crowholdings·Apr 23, 2026

Blackstone Real Estate to Acquire Industrial Portfolio Developed by ...

Blackstone is the largest owner of commercial real estate globally, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, data centers, residential, office and hospitality. Our opportunistic funds seek to acquire undermanaged, well-located assets across the world.

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Realassets.Ipe·Apr 23, 2026

EQT sells 25-property US industrial portfolio in year's largest sector deal

The real estate arm of private equity investor EQT has sold a portfolio of 25 US industrial properties in a deal that represents the largest transaction in the sector for 2025.

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Angelinvestorsnetwork·Apr 23, 2026

Industrial Logistics Real Estate Acquisition: Ares $1.2B Deal

Industrial Logistics Real Estate Acquisition: Ares $1.2B Deal Ares Real Estate Fund closes $1.2B acquisition of 7 million square foot industrial logistics portfolio from EQT, signaling continued institutional rotation into warehouse and distribution assets while office REITs face historic vacancy rates.

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Matthews·Apr 20, 2026

Industrial Real Estate in 2026: A Return to Discipline

In 2026, the industrial real estate sector is entering a more disciplined phase. After several years of rapid expansion driven by e-commerce growth, supply chain reconfiguration, and elevated logistics demand, the market is shifting away from scale-driven growth.

Linklogistics·Apr 20, 2026

Link Logistics Real Estate & Supply Chain Logistics

Link Logistics is the largest U.S.-only owner and operator of last-mile industrial real estate. Our nationwide portfolio of modern warehouses and distribution facilities enables supply chains and helps businesses grow.

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Joneswadsworth·Apr 20, 2026

The Rise of Last-Mile Industrial Real Estate - Jones Wadsworth

One of the most active segments in today's commercial real estate market is last-mile industrial space. As e-commerce continues to shape consumer expectations, many retailers and logistics companies prioritize warehouses located closer to urban population centers. These facilities are designed to store and rapidly distribute goods, which reduce delivery times from days to sometimes just ...

Dalfen·Apr 20, 2026

Dalfen Industrial - The Leader in Last Mile Industrial

Last mile industrial real estate is a critical component of the online economy by minimizing transportation costs and delivery times for e-commerce goods. The rise of e-commerce as an increasingly dominant mode of consumer purchasing has created an unprecedented demand for last mile facilities located near major population centers.

Olimpwarehousing·Apr 20, 2026

E-commerce Is Reshaping U.S. Logistics Real Estate in 2026

E-commerce will drive nearly 25% of U.S. warehouse leasing in 2026, boosting demand for last-mile facilities, 3PL space, and modern logistics real estate.

Bizjournals·Apr 20, 2026

Austin's industrial real estate market shifts to building bigger ...

Austin's industrial real estate market shifts as developers pivot to bigger buildings The region needs more large industrial inventory to win the multi-market searches for major projects

Nationaltoday·Apr 20, 2026

Sullivan County Approves $65 Billion Industrial Megaproject

Sullivan County officials have approved a transformative $65 billion development plan to convert the Heartland Industrial Park into a major industrial campus focused on attracting advanced technology, data centers, light manufacturing, and large-scale logistics. The multi-phase project is one of the largest economic development initiatives in Indiana's history, with plans to overhaul local ...

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Bisnow·Apr 20, 2026

Business Park Near Austin Speeding To Early Phase 1 Completion

In total, the business park is a 666K SF, three-building development designed as single-tenant or two-tenant industrial warehouses to support distribution and manufacturing operations in the region.

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Steamboatpilot·Apr 20, 2026

New Steamboat Springs industrial park expected to be ready by fall of 2026

After breaking ground earlier this month, developers of the Steamboat Airport Industrial Park say they are optimistic that the 24-acre property, located just off Elk River Road near the airport, can be completed by fall 2026. "Steamboat is growing, and businesses need space to grow with it," said Ron Wendler, broker associate and partner at The Group Real Estate. "Steamboat Airport ...

Estatesalesmls·Apr 20, 2026

Industrial Real Estate Market Trends 2026: Key Logistics Property ...

Industrial and logistics real estate continues to evolve rapidly in 2026, driven by e-commerce growth, supply chain optimization, and technological innovation. Discover key market trends, investment opportunities, and future outlook for warehouse and distribution facilities in this comprehensive analysis of the industrial property sector.

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Dalfen·Apr 13, 2026

Dalfen Industrial Acquires Two-Building, Multi-Tenant Portfolio in ...

Dallas, TX - January 8, 2026 - Dalfen Industrial is pleased to announce the acquisition of a two-building, multi-tenant industrial portfolio totaling 56,000 square feet located in Chicago's top-performing O'Hare submarket at 801-823 & 808 Central Avenue, Wood Dale, IL.

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Citybiz·Apr 13, 2026

Basis Industrial and One Investment Management Acquire $144.6M Multi ...

Basis Industrial, a vertically integrated real estate owner and operator, and One Investment Management, 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.

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Therealdeal·Apr 13, 2026

Singaporean Investor Sells Industrial Portfolio to Dallas Buyer

Mapletree Investments' sale of a 1.4 million-square-foot portfolio to Dallas-based Dalfen Industrial marks its fifth such divestment since June.

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Moltoproperties·Apr 13, 2026

Industrial Market Outlook Spring 2026 | Molto Properties

This shift aligns with activity across the Molto portfolio. Recent leasing momentum, highlighted by full occupancy at Canal Pointe Industrial Park in the Columbus market and GSW Commerce Center in Grand Prairie, TX reflects continued tenant demand for well-located industrial product. We also completed the sale of Westport Parkway Commerce Center in Haslet, Texas, a 400,000-square-foot ...

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Eqtgroup·Apr 13, 2026

EQT Real Estate acquires portfolio of 25 logistics | EQT

The portfolio offers a blend of single-tenant and multi-tenant layouts and includes both shallow bay and bulk warehouse formats. Most properties are within minutes of major population centers and highway interchanges, enhancing delivery efficiency.

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Lucerncapital·Apr 13, 2026

2026 Multi-Tenant Industrial Outlook - Lucern Capital Partners

We expect this steady improvement to continue throughout 2026. Portfolio Performance & Leasing Trends From an operational standpoint, our portfolio continues to perform well. Our tenants represent a broad range of industries from service-based operators to light manufacturing and logistics-businesses.

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Article.Wn·Apr 13, 2026

Big industrial flex building in Bergen County sells to logistics ...

A large industrial flex building in Teterboro has been sold, according to NAI James E. Hanson, the independent commercial real estate firm that negotiated the deal. ...

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Northmarq·Apr 13, 2026

MarketSnapshot: Multi-tenant industrial | Northmarq

Q4 2025 The multi-tenant industrial sector recorded nearly $25.2 billion in fourth quarter investment sales, up 15.9% from the previous quarter and 3.1% year-over-year. While volume has improved, the sector continues to outperform on a relative basis, supported by strong tenant demand and long-term foundational tailwinds.

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Lumicre·Apr 13, 2026

Dallas-Fort Worth Industrial, Flex & Logistics Market Report (2026)

Executive Summary The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) industrial real estate market remains one of the most important logistics hubs in North America. Driven by population growth, strategic transportation infrastructure, e-commerce expansion, and corporate relocations to Texas, the metroplex has become the largest industrial market in the United States by total inventory and annual absorption in ...

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Commercialcafe·Apr 13, 2026

Dalfen Nabs North Texas & Midwest Portfolio | CommercialCafe

Dalfen Industrial has acquired a 1.4-million-square-foot portfolio from Mapletree Investments for $207.5 million. The deal marks the fifth divestment for Mapletree as it wraps up its 2019 U.S. & European Logistics Private Trust.

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Finance Commerce·Apr 13, 2026

On the Market: Twin Cities flex industrial and retail for sale

Flex industrial properties in Little Canada and Long Lake plus a new Eagan retail day care center offer investor and owner-occupant opportunities.

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Warespace·Apr 9, 2026

The State of Micro-Bay Industrial Real Estate 2026 - WareSpace

Section 1: Executive Summary Small-bay industrial is the most supply-constrained segment of U.S. commercial real estate - vacancy rates sit at half the national average, new construction is effectively nonexistent, and demand is accelerating from every direction. Within this segment, the smallest end of the spectrum - what we call micro-bay industrial (units under 5,000 […]

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Crenews·Apr 9, 2026

Shallow-Bay Industrial Portfolio Sells for $144.6Mln, Gets $105.5Mln ...

Commercial Real Estate Direct Staff Report A venture of Basis Industrial and One Investment Management has paid $144.6 million for a portfolio of three shallow-bay industrial complexes with 839,001 square feet in the Atlanta and Orlando, Fla., areas. The venture bought the three properties from Albany Road Real Estate Partners of Boston. The properties are […]

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Globest·Apr 8, 2026

Commercial Real Estate News (CRE) & Property Resource | GlobeSt

Premier Industrial commercial real estate news, analysis, trends and information including warehouse, distribution, logistics, e-commerce, self storage and R&D space deals and players.

News.Smallbaylist·Apr 8, 2026

Basis Industrial buys shallow bay portfolio in Southeast for $144.6M ...

Basis Industrial, in partnership with One Investment Management, has acquired a portfolio of shallow bay assets in the Atlanta and Orlando metro areas totaling 839,001 SF.

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Jll·Apr 8, 2026

Shallow bay industrial portfolio in Chicago, IL sold to Westmount ...

With the launch of our new fund alongside Palladius' affiliate, Mandalay Industrial in 2025, we look forward to continuing to acquire high-quality shallow bay industrial assets." JLL Capital Markets is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers.

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Globest·Apr 8, 2026

Investors Flock to Small-Bay Industrial as AI and E-Commerce Reshape Demand

Small-bay assets are attracting institutional capital ahead of a broad industrial recovery, as investors are drawn to assets with clearer income visibility, durable demand and easier underwriting.

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Matthews·Apr 8, 2026

The Rise of Small-Bay Industrial - Matthews

The small-bay segment demonstrates the essential, high demand backbone of modern industrial. Unlike the large-format sector, which grappled with post-pandemic oversupply, the small-bay market is characterized by essential demand outpacing scarce supply.

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Nyrej·Apr 8, 2026

BKM Capital Partners releases 1Q 2026 white paper examining what sets ...

Newport Beach, CA BKM Capital Partners (BKM), a leading real estate fund manager and operator focused exclusively on small- and mid-bay light industrial properties across the U.S., released its 1Q 2026 white paper, "The Industrial Evolution: Defining Success in Small- and Mid-Bay Investments," as part of the firm's BKM Intel Thought Leadership Series. The report examines how industrial ...

Movetobend·Apr 8, 2026

Prineville Industrial Real Estate Boom 2026 | Small Bay Flex Trends

Explore the 2026 Prineville industrial market. Why small bay flex space and M-1 zoning are outperforming big-box warehouses in Crook Count.

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Am.Jpmorgan·Apr 8, 2026

J.P. Morgan Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. Expands Industrial Portfolio ...

Norfolk ISF Portfolio: On April 10, 2025, JPMREIT acquired a 95% interest in a joint venture with B&D Holdings, a private real estate investment and development firm, for a portfolio of strategically located infill warehouse and industrial service facilities.

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Article.Wn·Apr 8, 2026

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.4M Sale of Small Bay Industrial Property ...

) Press Releases Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.4M Sale of Small Bay Industrial Property in South Bend, Indiana January 12, 2026 LinkedIn Email App SOUTH BEND, Ind., Jan. 12, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Capital Centre, a two-building

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Rebusinessonline·Apr 8, 2026

Mapletree Sells 1.8 MSF Industrial Portfolio to Faropoint for $328M

The portfolio, which Mapletree held under a closed-end private fund launched in 2019, comprises 30 shallow-bay warehouse buildings spread across Florida (14), Georgia (7), New Jersey (5), Texas (3 ...

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Prnewswire·Apr 8, 2026

Matterhorn Venture Partners Grows Chicago Industrial Portfolio with ...

CHICAGO, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Matterhorn Venture Partners ("MVP") announced the acquisition of 3160-3196 N Kennicott Avenue, a 75,310 square foot, two building industrial small-bay ...

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Commercialgrp·Apr 8, 2026

Is Small-Bay Industrial Still a Good Investment in 2026?

As capital continues to recalibrate after years of volatility, many investors are asking a more focused question in 2026:Does small-bay industrial still offer attractive, risk-adjusted returns? For properties in the 15,000-50,000 square foot range, the short answer is: yes—but only with disciplined underwriting and selective sourcing.

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Docvault.Kingsbarn·Apr 8, 2026

Faropoint Buys Shallow Bay Warehouse Portfolio for $328M Amid $1B ...

It's unclear if the 30 shallow bay warehouses lie directly within Faropoint's Fund IV strategy. "This portfolio is a strategic addition to our platform and reinforces Faropoint's conviction in the long-term fundamentals of infill industrial real estate," Ohad Porat, chief investment officer at Faropoint, said in a statement.

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