Meet ELT in Chicago!

ELT will be onsite at Brownfields 2025! August 5-8 in Chicago. Please let us know if you are attending - we would love to meet you in person and discuss redevelopment stories, best practices, and ELT projects. If you have a distressed property you're looking to sell or develop, we would be happy to learn about that as well.

Email John Kowalik at jkowalik@cdcco.com to set up a meeting.

In April 2025, CDC/ELT affiliates acquired a 26-acre former manufacturing campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The retired plant operated for 100 years and was used to manufacture padlocks and other products for the Master Lock company. The site features 780,000 square feet of industrial space with a mix of single-story and multi-story warehouses. CDC plans to repurpose the facility for new industrial users, leveraging its prime location near downtown Milwaukee and major highways.

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In June 2025, CDC/ELT affiliates acquired a portfolio of former retail fueling stations and bulk plant terminals from a top-3 global oil & gas company. Locations include: Anchorage AK, Las Vegas NV, Petaluma CA, and Eugene OR. ELT will now manage environmental remediation to address hydrocarbon contamination and restore the sites to a development-ready condition.

In April 2025, CDC/ELT affiliates acquired a 9-acre former manufacturing site in Wausau, Wisconsin from Sentry Insurance. The purchase included both real estate and ongoing site reclamation responsibilities. ELT will now manage regulatory closure process with WI-DNR before redeveloping the property for future use.

In June 2025, CDC/ELT affiliates acquired a 15-acre former Bombardier manufacturing plant in Auburn, New York. The historic facility operated for 120 years producing diesel engines and rail equipment, originally established as McIntosh & Seymour Diesel Engine Company in 1886. The 237,480 square foot property features industrial space with 45-60' ceilings, wide column spacing, and 12 overhead crane ways ranging from 10-40 tons. CDC plans to evaluate market potential and redevelop accordingly. Read More »

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• AUBURN, NY: Former Bombardier manufacturing plant on 15 acres with 237,480 SF of industrial space; with $8.5 million grant for rehabilitation available

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• MILWAUKEE, WI: 26-Acre Manufacturing Campus w/ Potential for Self-Storage, Industrial Storage, Warehousing, Manufacturing, and Industrial Applications

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• AUGUSTA, GA: Up to 109 Acres of Industrial Land Available, Located Near Several National Chemical Companies, Site Demolition Underway Download Brochure »

• TRENTON, NJ: 5-Acre Industrial-Zone Land, Near NJ Transit with Rail to NYC and Philly, 5,000 Passengers Daily, Rare find in the NJ Market Download Brochure »

• TRENTON, MI: 110 Usable Acres, Multiple Development-Ready Lots, Two Rail Spurs Onsite with Service to Class-1 Rail, Fence-Secured Rock Parking Lot, Strong Infrastructure, Access to Heavy Power Download Brochure »

• SAN FRANCISCO, CA: An exceptionally rare 7-acre industrial site with immediate proximity to the San Francisco International Airport. All tanks, piping, concrete removed. Download Brochure »

• PORTLAND, OR: 49-acre industrial site with 6 well-maintained warehouses ready for occupancy. On-site rail spur serviced by UP, a 17-MW substation, and located 5 miles from the Port of Portland.

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• CLAYMONT, DE: Multi-faceted project featuring 3.75 MSF of new construction – industrial, residential, retail, office, and a new nature park with walking trails. Anchored by newly-constructed $90 million transit center, which connects to Philadelphia and neighboring metro areas. Read More »

• BRAYTON POINT, MA: Up to 90 Acres of Waterfront Land Available, Deepwater Port with 34-ft Depth, 82,000 SF Manufacturing Building with Two 100-Ton Cranes, 20,000 SF Warehouse on 4 Acres Download Brochure »

• LAWRENCEBURG, IN: 36 Acres Usable, 750 Total Acres, Multi-Modal Development Potential, Rail, Barge, Truck, Potential for Agriculture, Aggregates, Data Center, Laydown & Storage Download Brochure »

• SAN ANTONIO, TX: 93-acre development ready site in San Antonio, suitable for last mile distribution center, warehousing, data center, more. Download Brochure »

• MEREDOSIA, IL: 93-acre Industrial Site, 800-ft Dock Line on Illinois River, Access to Heavy Utilities, Norfolk Southern Rail Spur Nearby Download Brochure »

• NEWBERG, OR: 220-acre former paper mill site, now demolished, regraded and ready for development – residential, retail, mixed-use, and light industrial. Download Brochure »

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