Business Specialties Leasing
Chemical Company Stays Put at Suburban Phoenix Home with 53,000-SF Lease Renewal
Sept 5, 2008

BioLab Inc. has decided to extend its commitment to its digs at 5555 North 51st Avenue in Glendale, Ariz., with the signing of a new seven-year lease. A swimming pool chemicals provider, BioLab has had its name on the tenant roster of the 104,000-square-foot industrial property since 1985. Located off I-17 less than 10 miles from Phoenix, 5555 North 51st was developed in 1980, and in addition to warehouse and a small amount of office accommodations, encompasses hazardous material storage space. USI Rel Estate represented BioLab in the lease transaction, while DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services stood in for the landlord, T&R Properties.

 
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