Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Client Objectives:

• The initial request was to find a parcel of land big enough for purchase with industrial zoning for the construction of a 400,000-square-foot distribution center. XTL Distribution was in the market to increase its footprint in the Montreal Market to accommodate its current clients and new business.
  
• The main objective was to own a building that can provide temperature-controlled space for specific clients.
  

Transaction Profile:

• This building will provide temperature-controlled space, heavy duty dock plates, trailer restraints, concrete trucking yard with trailer parking, truck scale, fully fenced-in with controlled gate, C-TPAT certified.
  
• The building will have a clear height of 40 feet, equipped with ESFR sprinklers.
  

Challenges

The only challenge was to find a parcel of land large enough and zoned to allow the construction of a 400,000-square-foot distribution center. Industrial land in the Montreal Market is very rare, and when available, zoning is always a major issue as most municipalities are looking for manufacturing and technology-based companies.

Notable Accomplishments

• This project provides visibility to XTL Distribution, as a major player in the 3PL business in the Montreal Market.
  
• in Quebec, will provide extra space for XTL’s current customers and allow more space for new business.
  

PARTICIPANT & INFORMATION PROVIDED BY

• Paul Fredette, SIOR