The Problem

A Fortune 5 Company, a global leader in retail and logistics, needed a strategic location for a new, cutting-edge freezer cooler facility spanning 1,200,000 SF in Belvidere, IL. This facility, intended to handle delivery of fresh and frozen food products, needed to be optimally positioned to serve the Midwest region. With over 1,000 trailer stalls and a projected cost exceeding $1 billion. 

Why They Chose Cawley CRE

David Conroy at Cawley CRE was selected by the Seller for its expertise in identifying and marketing prime real estate opportunities. Understanding the potential Buyer’s need for a strategically positioned facility, Cawley CRE highlighted the property’s significant advantages, including an attractive labor base, an efficient freight transport network, and substantial electric generation capability. These factors were pivotal in positioning the property as the ideal site for the new facility. Special thanks to Dan McGillicuddy and Brian Carroll of JLL who represented the buyer in this transaction

Our Solution

By 2027, the state-of-the-art freezer cooler facility will be operational, equipped with advanced automation technology to optimize the fulfillment process and improve overall efficiency. This facility represents one of the largest investments made by the Fortune 5 Company in a single facility.