Espree Animal Products, a developer and maker of pet-grooming products, has relocated its corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations under one roof at 800 Industrial Blvd. in Grapevine.
The company has leased 30,240 square feet. Before the relocation, Espree operated from two facilities in the Metroplex.
Before the relocation, Espree operated from two facilities in the Metroplex.
The building features a 5,000-square-foot production room, a 6,000-square-foot filling room, a chemist lab, a training facility for groomers and 16 offices. Espree employs 25 at the facility.
“Our move to a bigger space gives us the opportunity to increase production capacity to meet the growing demand for Espree products in both the U.S. and other countries,” said Justin Jones, president of Espree, in a statement.
“With our own lab, we’ll be able to develop even more cutting-edge natural and organic pet care products.”
Tyson Erwin of NAI Robert Lynn represented Espree. Todd Lambeth and Michael Spain with Bradford Commercial Real Estate Service represented the landlord, A&B Properties.
Espree makes natural and organic pet-grooming solutions for customers throughout Europe, Asia, Canada and the U.S.
Its products are also sold at Petco stores or at www.espree.com.
Pizza chain site to open in Fort Worth
Toppers Pizza, based in Whitewater, Wis., has leased its first Texas location at the southeast corner of Berry Street and Cockrell Avenue, just east of University Drive.
The 1,700-square-foot space is adjacent to Fuzzy’s Taco Shop.
Construction is scheduled to begin in March.
Toppers Pizza, started in 1984, has more than 40 locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and North Carolina. In addition to pizza, Toppers offers Buffalo wings, quesadillas and sandwiches.
Rick Ikeler and Brad Gibbs with SRS Real Estate Partners represented the tenant. The landlord is Potomac Street Investments.
DFW is No. 4 on Penske moving list
The large moving companies like to compile lists of the most popular states where people seem to be moving.
Penske Truck Rental recently released its list, and it shows Dallas-Fort Worth in the No. 4 place. It was No. 2 on last year’s list, Penske said.
Topping the list is Atlanta, for the second straight year.
Penske said no new markets made the top 10 list, and some cities moved in the rankings more than a couple of places.
Following Atlanta are Phoenix; Orlando, Fla.; Dallas-Fort Worth; Chicago, Houston, Denver, Seattle, Sarasota, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C.
Penske compiles its list through one-way consumer truck rentals made online and with their call centers.
Transactions
801 W. Cannon Ave., Fort Worth
Faith Pointe Church of Christ has leased a 10,000-square-foot building from the Stanford Co. The 150-member congregation previously met at 824 Pennsylvania Ave. The church was incorporated in May 2011. Chris Stewart and Gary Vasseur with Coldwell Banker Commercial
Searcy Vasseur Group represented the landlord.
8950 Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth
Cool Box, a Tucson, Ariz.-based insulated portable storage company, has leased a 2,240-square-foot office on 5 acres for its 13th location. The company is in Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas. Gary Vasseur with Coldwell Banker Commercial Searcy Vasseur Group represented the landlord, Kosel Jacksboro 9000. Nathan Vasseur with the Searcy Vasseur Group represented the tenant.
250 Kimball Ave., Southlake
TJX Cos. has leased 28,098 square feet in Southlake Corners. David Levenson and Luke Wilson with The Retail Connection represented the landlord, Inland Western. Robert Aycock with Princeton Partners represented the tenant.