Subject: LOCAL BREAKING NEWS: Carlisle
Events Purchases Former IAC Industrial Campus
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Carlisle
Events Purchases Former IAC Industrial Campus
Carlisle Events to
Acquire Tenants to Benefit Local Economy
Carlisle,
PA – November 30, 2010 -- Carlisle Events today announced that it has
purchased the 48-acre manufacturing plant, formerly known as the IAC
Industrial Campus, located at 50 Spring Road in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia-based commercial real estate firm, CB Richard Ellis, Inc.
represented the seller, International Automotive Components during the sale of
the property.
The
property consists of nearly 900,000 square feet of usable building space, a
23-acre paved and lighted parking lot, 25-acre fenced site with multiple
buildings suited for multi-tenant occupancy and a railway spur served by
Norfolk Southern Railway (NSRR). NSRR has trackage rights over
Amtrak's Northeast Corridor from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. and provides
service between Hagerstown and Harrisburg, Harrisburg and Perryville, and the
Delmarva Route from Wilmington to Pocomoke City.
Bill
Miller, Jr., co-owner of Carlisle Events stated, “This is an exciting time for
Carlisle Events and Cumberland County. While there are many ideas and
rumors circulating in regards to the use of the property, Carlisle Events has
no immediate plans for the property; however, we are actively seeking tenants
who wish to lease portions of the facility which will hopefully lead to new
employment opportunities within the community and help benefit the local
economy. Located minutes from Rt. 11, I-76 and I-81, we firmly believe
the location has tremendous opportunity for multiple industries including
automotive. We look forward to working with various development entities
and manufacturers as we pursue leasing options for the property in the months
to come.”
In
addition to securing tenants for the facility, whether in part or as a whole,
Carlisle Events will continue to use the acreage between Clay Street and
Spring Road for additional parking during their 10 automotive events held at
the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds and 2 collector car auctions held at the Carlisle
Expo Center.
“Our
events draw over a half million in attendance annually and contribute over 98
million dollars to the local economy.” Lance Miller, co-owner of
Carlisle Events continues, “We were bursting at the seams. Carlisle
Events has experienced substantial growth over the last 36 years and this
purchase seemed like the next logical step in the evolution of our
company. The ability to provide ample parking for our guests and
decrease traffic congestion by having a 23-acre lighted and secured parking
area that can efficiently get guests into our venue is beneficial to Carlisle
Events’ future and the community as a whole. We will be reviewing ideas
for the future and look forward to continuing a long-term relationship with
the Empire Friendship Fire Fighters Association, who signed a 99-year lease
for their location in January of 1994.”
After
acquiring ownership, Carlisle Events has confirmed that the property will be
secured 24/7 by a private organization and HVAC systems will be evaluated by
Tuckey Mechanical Services, Inc., as the property is prepared for the coming
winter. Tuckey will be researching alternative methods to heat the
property to ensure in the future it is environmentally conscious and energy
efficient. Bill Miller comments, “As one of the most recognized and
respected names in the region, Tuckey Mechanical Services, Inc., has worked
diligently to provide an abundance of technical resources and highly-skilled
technicians to keep pace with the ever-changing heating and cooling needs of
commercial customers in the Central Pennsylvania region for over 40
years. We are very excited to have Tuckey onboard during this
transition.”
For
more information regarding lease opportunities on the property, please contact
Carlisle Events at (717) 243-7855.
About
The Carlisle Expo Center
In
2002, Carlisle Events purchased the former Piezo Crystal plant property at
North West and K Streets and named it the Carlisle Expo Center. Included are a
6-acre site, 30,000-square-foot building and more than 300 parking
spaces. Currently the Carlisle Expo Center is the home of Carlisle
Auctions during the Spring and Fall Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet and
Corral. When not used for these events, the property is available to be
leased for business, private, and public functions. For more information
about the Carlisle Expo Center, contact the Expo Manager at (717) 243-6121.
About
Carlisle Events
Carlisle
Events, host of 10 annual collector car, truck and motorcycle events, attracts
more than half a million people to its 102-acre facility in Carlisle, PA each
year. Included in the annual events schedule are two huge automotive swap
meets, two auctions –Spring and Fall – and individual specialty shows
featuring Corvettes, Fords, GMs, Chryslers, trucks, motorcycles, tuner
cars/modern customs, imports and kit cars. Founded in 1974 by friends Bill
Miller and Chip Miller, the “Cars at Carlisle” shows attract automotive
enthusiasts from around the world.
Information
about Carlisle Events, Carlisle Auctions and Carlisle Expo Center is available
to consumers via the Internet at:
www.CarlisleEvents.com
www.CarlisleAuctions.com
www.CarlisleExpoCenter.com
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Journalist
note: For high-resolution photography and more information on Carlisle
Events, visit www.CarlisleEvents.com.
Information about Carlisle Events, event listings, auction offerings and the
Carlisle Expo Center is available to journalists by
phone:
Chris
Hann, (717) 243-7855, ext. 123
The large
black mccadam are on the left was this purchase. Carlisle Fairgrounds is shown
on the right side of the road about 80 yards up.
