Case Study
Industrial Acquisition – Unistar Plastics
Unistar Plastics Purchases 250,929 SF Rail-Served Facility in Houston, TX
The Client:
Unistar Plastics – A leading plastics manufacturing and distribution company.
Commercial Real Estate Broker & Advisor:
Sam Chang, Partner – Office & Industrial Division, Henry S. Miller
Location: 400 Portwall St, Houston, TX 77029
Property Size: 250,929 SF on a large tract, rail-served
Challenge:
- Unistar Plastics had outgrown its existing facility and needed a larger industrial property.
- The company required a rail-served property for raw material delivery and distribution.
- Location needed to be central to Houston and provide efficient access to the Port of Houston.
- The acquisition needed to align with aggressive timelines to maintain supply chain continuity.
Strategic Approach:
- Conducted an in-depth market analysis of rail-served industrial facilities in Houston.
- Identified 400 Portwall St, a centrally located 250,929 SF property with direct rail service.
- Evaluated purchase vs. lease scenarios to meet long-term growth and operational efficiency goals.
- Negotiated favorable purchase terms to position Unistar Plastics for future scalability.
- Coordinated due diligence including site inspections, rail connectivity verification, and environmental compliance.
Solution & Execution:
- Secured the acquisition of a 250,929 SF rail-served industrial facility strategically located near major highways and the Port of Houston.
- Structured the purchase to optimize capital deployment and accommodate future expansion plans.
- Ensured seamless transition planning to maintain operational continuity during the move.
Results & Impact:
- Acquired a rail-served facility enabling efficient raw material delivery and product distribution.
- Improved proximity to the Port of Houston and central Houston distribution channels.
- Provided Unistar Plastics with significant operational efficiency and long-term growth capacity.
- Eliminated dependency on third-party logistics by consolidating operations in a strategic location.
Quick View:
| Facility Size | 250,929 SF |
| Transaction Type | Acquisition (Purchase) |
| Location Advantage | Rail-served, central to Houston, near Port of Houston |
| Investment | Confidential |
| Strategic Benefit | Enhanced supply chain and operational scalability |
| Advisor Role | Sam Chang identified property, negotiated purchase, and managed due diligence |
Why This Matters
This acquisition demonstrates Sam Chang’s ability to identify strategic industrial assets that align with client growth objectives, leveraging market expertise to secure a rail-served property central to Houston and the Port of Houston.
Looking to acquire a strategic industrial property? Contact Sam Chang, Partner and Commercial Real Estate Advisor, for expert representation in industrial, office, and investment transactions.