Case Study
Long-Term Growth Strategy – CMS Global
CMS Global Expands from 10,000 SF to 104,723 SF Facility in Houston, TX
The Client:
CMS Global – A global manufacturer and distributor of industrial and energy-related products headquartered in Dubai, UAE.
Commercial Real Estate Broker & Advisor:
Sam Chang, Partner – Office & Industrial Division, Henry S. Miller
Location: 4849 Homestead Rd, Houston, TX
Property Size: 104,723 SF warehouse with light assembly and manufacturing capabilities
Challenge:
- In 2017, CMS Global entered the U.S. market and required an initial warehouse facility near the Port of Houston for efficient import and distribution.
- Needed a scalable space to accommodate anticipated growth and evolving operational needs.
- The facility had to support light assembly and manufacturing capabilities as the company expanded its U.S. operations.
- Required strategic location for nationwide distribution while minimizing transportation costs.
Strategic Approach:
- Initially secured a 10,000 SF industrial facility near the Port of Houston to provide immediate access for imported products.
- Monitored CMS Global’s operational growth and future requirements to identify strategic expansion opportunities.
- Negotiated subsequent lease expansions culminating in a 104,723 SF facility with integrated warehouse, light assembly, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Ensured optimal lease terms to support long-term growth while maintaining cost efficiency.
Solution & Execution:
- Secured a 104,723 SF industrial property at 4849 Homestead Rd with infrastructure suitable for warehousing, assembly, and manufacturing.
- Coordinated phased expansion strategy from 10,000 SF to over 100,000 SF based on operational milestones.
- Maintained proximity to the Port of Houston for continued import logistics advantage.
Results & Impact:
- CMS Global successfully scaled from an initial 10,000 SF to 104,723 SF facility within six years.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by integrating warehousing with light manufacturing under one roof.
- Secured strategic location for streamlined imports from Dubai and distribution across the U.S.
- Achieved cost-effective growth trajectory while maintaining flexibility for future expansion.
Quick View:
| Facility Size | 104,723 SF (expanded from 10,000 SF) |
| Transaction Type | Multiple Leases Over Time |
| Location Advantage | Near Port of Houston, excellent distribution access |
| Operational Features | Warehouse + Light Assembly & Manufacturing |
| Strategic Benefit | Long-term scalable growth with minimal disruption |
| Advisor Role | Sam Chang represented CMS Global from market entry to current expansion |
Why This Matters
This case highlights Sam Chang’s ability to guide international companies entering the U.S. market through a phased growth strategy, securing strategic locations and lease structures that support both immediate operational needs and long-term scalability.
Looking to expand into the U.S. or scale your industrial operations? Contact Sam Chang, Partner and Commercial Real Estate Advisor, for expert representation and long-term growth strategies.