FM Stone Helps Black Tie Grow

FM Stone's Bill Kuhns, SIOR, assisted Black Tie Manufacturing in buying a new building at 2749 Jami Street in Elkhart. The company, known for developing and manufacturing high-end mobile rest rooms trailers, had previously rented a smaller building on CR 3 in Elkhart. The purchase of this larger building, which sits on 2.63 acres, will give Black Tie Manufacturing ample room to grow.

Previous owners of the 17,160 SF building on Jami, PJ’s LLC, were investors who had previously leased the building for many years to a number of different companies. Kuhns had managed the Jami Street property for PJ’s for the past 10 years. 

Miller Attends National SIOR Conference

Ross Miller, SIOR, a partner with FM Stone Commercial, recently attended the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) 2012 Spring World Conference in South Beach, Fla. SIOR is the leading professional commercial and industrial real estate association. With more than 3,000 members in more than 630 cities in 29 countries, SIOR represents today's most knowledgeable, experienced and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists.

Miller has held the SIOR designation since 1986 and has been extremely active on SIOR boards both locally and nationally. At FM Stone Commercial he specializes in helping clients with the sale and leasing of industrial, investment and multi-family properties in Elkhart and surrounding counties. 

Middlebury Building Sold to Forest River

FM Stone Commercial, a local commercial real estate services firm, is proud to announce that one of its team has sold the manufacturing/warehouse building at 11555 Harder Drive in Middlebury.

Pete Letherman, Senior Vice President at FM Stone, represented Forest River Inc. in the purchase of the 127,854-square-foot building. One of the former Pace American buildings, the property sits on 15.18 acres and features 26-foot ceilings, four docks and 23 overhead doors.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Forest River is a manufacturer of RVs, cargo and utility trailers, pontoon boats, light and medium-duty buses, portable structures and offices, and manufactured housing units. The company is expected to use the Harder Drive building for future expansion needs. 

FM Stone Commercial Moves

ELKHART, Ind. (February 27, 2012) – FM Stone Commercial, a local commercial real estate services firm, and its parent company, The Tiedemann Group, proudly announce their move into 7,148 SF of newly constructed offices in Suite 175 of the Lexington Business Centre, 530 E. Lexington Avenue in Elkhart.

The space was transformed over 15 weeks by the FM Construction team and the following contractors: Select Drywall & Paint did all drywall; Gaylor was the electrical contractor; Griffen Plumbing & Heating did all plumbing work; and Stahl Heating & Air Conditioning did all HVAC work. LaSalle Bristol provided all floor coverings.

“Our commitment since the beginning has been to do things right. We think you will agree when you see the quality finishes and high-tech amenities this space has to offer,” said Carl Tiedemann, CEO & President. “We partnered with Acruity Business Consulting in order to create a state-of-the-art, technologically-savvy environment. We also teamed up with Business Furnishings and interior designer Jennifer Franklin for help with color and carpet selections, space planning and new office furniture. Initial plans were drawn up by architect Tom Borger.”

Other facts:

  • Three existing tenants were moved and demolition completed before construction began on September 5, 2011. In just 21 days, with a crew of six FM Construction employees, all the framing was completed.

  • Over 22,000 feet of new cabling for high-speed data and high-definition video connectivity was run.

  • Almost 8,500 lineal feet of trim has been masterfully placed throughout the offices – much of it stained cherry. 

Elkhart’s 21125 Protecta Drive Sold By FM Stone Commercial

Ross Miller, SIOR, Partner with FM Stone Commercial, assisted both the buyer and seller in the sale of 21125 Protecta Drive in Elkhart. This 16,000 SF building, which sits on 3.36 acres, will soon be expansion space for ATI Energy Group.

ATI Energy Group was formed in 1997 in Goshen and is an Energy Service Company “ESCO” dedicated to helping commercial and investment real estate owners manage, recover and reduce the cost of energy and utilities. The seller was Pulp Products Corporation, an investment group.