Trammell Crow Company and CBRE Investment Management have secured a 100,500-square-foot lease with Essex Food Ingredients at the Arsenal Trade Center in Sayreville. The agreement places Essex Food Ingredients, a distributor of industrial food ingredients, in Building 1 of the nearly 1.1 million-square-foot logistics complex. The company plans to move into the new space by January 2026.
Irv Megargee, president of Essex Food Ingredients, stated, “Our move to Arsenal Trade Center represents a significant step forward for Essex Food Ingredients. This modern facility allows us to optimize our operations while remaining close to our valued customers and employees. By investing in a space that supports efficiency and food safety, we’re positioning Essex for continued growth and success in the years ahead.”
Building 1 at Arsenal Trade Center was completed in late 2023 and is located at 49 Callahan Blvd., measuring 285,000 square feet. It is the smallest of three buildings at the site. Building 2 was leased to JW Fulfillment, Inc., earlier in June 2024, while Building 3 remains available for lease. All three buildings feature high clear heights of 40 feet, solar panels, car and trailer parking facilities, and LEED Gold certification. The development offers access to major highways including routes 9, 35, 287, and 440 as well as the New Jersey Turnpike.
Jessica Fraser, senior vice president with Trammell Crow Company, commented on the deal: “Companies like Essex Food Ingredients are drawn to Arsenal because it offers modern, Class A industrial space with exceptional access to major transportation corridors, including the New Jersey Turnpike and proximity to the Port of New York and New Jersey. For businesses seeking to optimize distribution and supply chain efficiency, Sayreville provides unparalleled connectivity to the Northeast’s dense consumer base. Arsenal Trade Center was designed to meet the needs of today’s industrial users—high clear heights, ample trailer parking, and sustainable building features—making it an ideal choice for companies looking to grow in New Jersey and beyond.”
Essex Food Ingredients was represented by Mindy Lissner, Mark Zaziski, and Pat Decker from Cushman & Wakefield during negotiations. Tom Monahan, Larry Schiffinhaus, and Brian Golden from CBRE represented the landlord.
A representative from the Sayreville Economic & Redevelopment Agency (SERA) said: “Arsenal Trade Center is a powerful example of what strategic redevelopment can achieve in Sayreville. Companies like Essex Food Ingredients are recognizing the long-term value of locating here, access to highways, proximity to ports, a strong regional workforce, and a community committed to responsible, sustainable growth.”
