Seagis Property Group Leases Nearly 20,000 Square Feet in Newark to Schmidt Baking Distribution Seagis Property Group has finalized a lease agreement for nearly 20,000 square feet of industrial space in Newark, New Jersey, with Schmidt Baking Distribution LLC, a division of one of the nation’s largest family-owned bakeries. The deal was arranged by The Blau & Berg Co., which represented the tenant, and Cushman & Wakefield, which represented Seagis Property Group. The leased facility is located at 136-158 Paris Street in Newark and provides 19,965 square feet of industrial space. The building features 14 dock door openings and direct access to Route 1&9 and the New Jersey Turnpike, supporting efficient distribution operations across the greater Newark corridor and the broader Northeast market. Schmidt Baking Distribution LLC is part of the H&S Family of Bakeries, a Baltimore-based, family-owned business with 10 bakeries and 30 distribution centers spanning the eastern seaboard. The company produces large-scale, custom baked goods for major retailers and food service accounts, supported by an integrated distribution and merchandising network that has been developed over four generations of family leadership. The property’s location offers strategic advantages for logistics and transportation, with proximity to major highways and Port Newark enhancing supply chain efficiency for the tenant’s high-volume bread and baked goods distribution model. Seagis Property Group continues to expand its presence in the East Coast industrial market, focusing on high-quality logistics properties that meet the evolving needs of distribution and manufacturing tenants. The Newark lease reflects ongoing demand for well-located industrial space with strong transportation access in the New Jersey market.
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