NAI Mertz’s Scott Mertz Inks 235,000 SF in Industrial Warehouse Leases in Pennsauken, NJ and Gardena, CA and a 200,000 SF Sale in Pennsauken, NJ for Puratos U.S.

Mount Laurel, NJ (July 25, 2023) – NAI Mertz, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm conducting business throughout the United States, and globally, from its regional offices in New Jersey, greater Philadelphia and northeastern Pennsylvania, recently completed 232,679 SF in industrial leases for Puratos U.S. with one lease for 28,800 SF at 8470 Remington Avenue, Units B&C in Pennsauken, NJ; another for 86,879 SF located at 15601 South Avalon Boulevard, Gardena, CA which was co-brokered by NAI Capital; and, 117,000 SF located at 9000 River Road, Pennsauken, NJ. Additionally, the firm recently handled the purchase of 200,000 SF located at 9130 Griffith Morgan Boulevard.

“We’re pleased to support Puratos U.S., a leading provider of innovative bakery ingredients for large industrial bakeries, retailers, food service chains and distributors in the United States. The company’s recent investment on both coasts is a testament to their national growth strategy and we’re proud to be their partner of choice on commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions and leasing needs,” said Scott Mertz, SIOR, President, NAI Mertz. NAI Mertz is a top sender of business within NAI and Scott Mertz annually ranks in the top tier of brokers on a global basis.

“As a global company with a strong U.S. presence and unparalleled expertise in the bakery industry, it was important to find the right partner for these strategic investments,” said Ann Marie Earle, Vice President of Finance & US Chief Financial Officer for Puratos. “Scott and the team from NAI Mertz delivered timely negotiation and logistics support throughout the process. Their attention to detail and always-on mentality aligned perfectly with the culture of Puratos and will further strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional bakery innovation for the U.S. market.”