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The Opus Group began construction on a speculative industrial building in Merrillville, Indiana with ready access to Interstate 65 and U.S. Highway 30

Opus Group Launches Merrillville Spec Industrial

The Opus Group has begun construction on a speculative industrial building in Merrillville, IN. Located a mile from Interstate 65 with ready access to a full interchange at U.S. Hwy. 30, the 289,000-square-foot building can accommodate both warehouse and distribution tenants. It’s slated to be ready for occupancy in December. 

“We are pleased to bring this new industrial asset to Merrillville,” said Brett Tomfohrde, director of real estate development at Opus. “In addition to expanding the city’s tax base, the development will support the local economy with jobs and provide tenants with immediate interstate access, modern clear heights, and generous parking for employees and trailers.”   

Opus is the developer, design-builder, and architect and structural engineer of record on the project. Old National Bank is the construction lender and Ryan Klink and Sean Henrick at Cushman & Wakefield are marketing the space for lease. 

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