News Archives - 2004

Leasing and Development News

09/02/04
Lloyd Industries moves to industrial park space
The pizza and bakery equipment manufacturer will move out of its two facilities at 2825 N. Hogan and 3808 E. Queen, both located on Spokane’s North Side. Together, the two buildings have a total of 18,000 square feet of floor space, while the new facility will have 40,000 square feet of space, says John Crow, company president. Crow expects that the company will make the move in the next couple of weeks.

08/19/04
New specialized lumber maker to start up here
The contractor, Spokane native David Thompson, has leased 40,000 square feet of warehouse space in the Spokane Business & Industrial Park, at 3808 N. Sullivan, for the operation and expects that the company, Timberlake Forest Products Inc., will begin production this October.

07/31/04
Purcell to move to industrial park
The move is prompted by the company's rapid growth in selling its line of customized backup power cabinets, used primarily by wireless data and voice carriers, such as Verizon or T-Mobile. The privately held company has doubled its revenue the past three years, company officials have said.

07/28/04
Valley industrial park to add two tenants
Timberlake Forest Products will move into 40,000 square feet in October, hiring about 36 people, said company owner David Thompson. And the Book and Game Co., which operates Uncle's games shops, will lease space for its warehouse and on-line operations in September, moving from the basement of the Liberty Building in downtown Spokane. Company President Hans Isaacson said the expansion likely will result in five new hires.

04/08/04
U.S. Customs inspects first import container here
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers recently performed the first-ever routine inspection of an international cargo container in the Spokane area.

04/06/04
Recreation, politics bring H. Potter to Washington
The company is moving into 18,400 square feet at the Spokane Business and Industrial Park at 3808 N. Sullivan Road in Spokane Valley. Company President Jerry Peed expects the company to be operating fully by May 17.

02/21/04
Bumble Bar makes beeline to Spokane
Tacoma-based Bumble Bar is moving to Spokane Valley. The company will move into 3,200 square feet at the Spokane Business and Industrial Park on April 1, drawn by family ties, lower rent and an easier commute.

01/15/04
Boat-parts wholesaler to open operation here
A Los Angeles-based boat-products wholesaler, Diversified Marine Products, plans to open a Northwest distribution center at the Spokane Business & Industrial Park.


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