Schenectady, N.Y., May 29, 2012 – The Galesi Group today announced that ITR America has signed a lease for 43,000 square feet of space at Building 14 at the Rotterdam Corporate Park located in Schenectady County. ITR America is one of the largest independent suppliers of parts for construction equipment in North America with headquarters in Hobart, Indiana and distribution/service centers in 16 locations in the United States and Canada.
Brett Clemens from ITR America said, “Our new Rotterdam Corporate Park location will allow us to increase ITR products in the region and improve customer service to dealers located in the Northeast. ITR America has built a solid reputation with customers for providing overnight and next-day product availability, and our new Schenectady County distribution facility will help us provide exceptional customer service.”
David Buicko, COO of the Galesi Group said, “We welcome ITR America to the Rotterdam Corporate Park. The company is a leader in the construction industry and their selection of Rotterdam is further evidence that this facility is one of the best logistics hubs in the Northeast.”
Judy Dagostino, Chairwoman of the Schenectady County Legislature said, “This is a great addition to the Rotterdam Corporate Park and we appreciate the ongoing efforts of the Galesi Group and our County economic development team to continue to attract new investment and new companies to Schenectady County.”
The Rotterdam Corporate Park is home to Railex, Fedex Freight, Price Chopper’s Frozen Foods Distribution Center, J&B Importers, Distribution Unlimited and many other companies. The Galesi Group is the Capital Region’s largest real estate developer and the Rotterdam Corporate Park is the largest business park in Capital Region with more than 4 million square feet of space.
Building 14 is owned by the Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority and is master leased to the Galesi Group. Metroplex purchased the building, formerly used as a warehouse and bakery by OGS to redevelop the 260,000 square foot property, one of the largest industrial buildings in Schenectady County.
Ray Gillen, Metroplex Chair said, “This new company is a great fit with our overall plans to revitalize Building 14 and continue to attract new tenants to the Rotterdam Corporate Park.”
Harry Buffardi, Rotterdam Town Supervisor said, “We welcome ITR America to Rotterdam. Just a few weeks ago working with the County, we announced plans for a company from Great Britain opening up its North American operations in Rotterdam. Today, we welcome ITR America to our community.”
ITR America worked with CBRE/Albanyto identify potential locations in the Northeast.
For more information, see www.ITR America.com.