Case Study
Corporate HQ Relocation + Expansion – Frazer Ltd.
Frazer Headquarters & Manufacturing Relocation to Sugar Land – 175,000 SF Expansion
The Client:
Frazer, Ltd. – A national leader in manufacturing emergency vehicles and mobile healthcare solutions.
Commercial Real Estate Broker & Advisor:
Sam Chang, Partner – Office & Industrial Division, Henry S. Miller
Location: 1410 Gillingham Lane, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Property Size: 175,000 SF (including expansion on a 10.65-acre site)
Challenge:
- Needed a modern, larger facility to house both corporate offices and manufacturing operations.
- Required future expansion capability to accommodate rapid growth.
- Sought incentives and cost savings to offset relocation costs.
- Needed a location offering strong workforce access and logistical efficiency.
Strategic Approach:
- Conducted a lease vs. purchase analysis in target submarkets.
- Identified ideal property: Existing 150,000 SF facility in Sugar Land.
- Introduced Frazer to City of Sugar Land and Economic Development team to secure incentives and financing options.
- Planned for expansion: Negotiated terms for an additional 25,000 SF expansion, making the total 175,000 SF.
- Structured favorable terms including below-market lease and relocation concessions.
Solution & Execution:
- Secured a 175,000 SF flex/industrial facility on 10.65 acres within the Sugar Land Business Park.
- Coordinated logistics, expansion design, and infrastructure upgrades for heavy manufacturing equipment.
- Aligned move-in timeline for March 2025, ensuring uninterrupted production transition.
Results & Impact:
- Facility Footprint: Expanded from 150,000 SF to 175,000 SF for long-term scalability.
- Client Investment: Approximately $4 million toward relocation and build-out.
- Economic Impact: 286 new jobs created, with an average salary of $71,000.
- Strategic Location: Proximity to major highways and Houston metro ensures efficiency.
Quick View:
| Facility Size | 175,000 SF on 10.65 acres |
| Transaction Type | Long-term lease |
| Investment | $4 Million |
| Expansion | +25,000 SF to original footprint |
| Jobs Created | 286 jobs (avg. salary: $71K) |
| Timeline | Move-in scheduled for March 2025 |
Why This Matters
This relocation showcases Sam Chang’s ability to deliver strategic site selection, municipal partnership facilitation, and negotiation expertise, achieving significant cost savings, operational efficiency, and long-term growth potential for a major manufacturing client.
Looking to relocate or expand your headquarters? Contact Sam Chang, Partner and Commercial Real Estate Advisor, for expert representation in Office, Industrial, and Investment properties.