Ridgecut Road set to break ground on state-of-the-art Northeast distribution hub

NEW YORK, February 25, 2025 – JLL and Ridgecut Road, a leading real estate investment firm focused on the Northeast industrial market, announced that ground is set to be broken for I-84 Orange County Logistics Center, a 146,075-square-foot speculative new industrial development located in Montgomery, New York. I-84 Orange County Logistics Center will provide state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution space designed to meet the evolving needs of modern logistics tenants. It will boast 36 ft. clear ceiling heights, 31 dock doors, two drive-ins, and 16 dedicated trailer parking spaces, ensuring enhanced efficiency and circulation for occupiers.

With a highly visible location just off I-84 in Orange County, New York, the new development will be anchored by a robust, multi-modal transportation network that serves the entire Northeast Corridor, from Philadelphia to Boston and including a last-mile distribution route into NYC, offering access to the nation’s most populous region. The facility is set to be delivered in Q4 2025.

“Montgomery offers a prime logistics location that has seen significant growth thanks to its deep talent pool and business friendly programs,” said Scott Shalek of Ridgecut Road. “We are thrilled to begin building this new Class A facility that will provide one of the region’s most advanced warehouse and distribution opportunities.”

“Ridgecut is incredibly excited to break ground on the I-84 Orange County Logistics Center. This is a major milestone for the project that has been years in the making. We would like to take a step back and share our appreciation with everyone on the team who had a hand in getting it here. We look forward to delivering this world-class distribution facility, which has been thoughtfully designed to meet the growing demand from modern industrial occupiers in the region said Eric Shalek of Ridgecut Road.

A JLL Northeast Industrial team led by Vice Chairman James Panczykowski and Vice President Zach Antonucci serves as exclusive leasing agent for the property, which was designed by architectural firm Pratt Design Studio. Premier Design Build Group, a leading national contractor in the industrial sector, is serving as general contractor and will lead the construction of the project.

“The I-84 Orange County Logistics Center presents an exceptional opportunity for companies looking to expand their distribution footprint in the Northeast,” said Jim Panczykowski, Vice Chairman with JLL. “With its prime location, modern design, and high-quality infrastructure, this development will provide tenants with the ideal setting to optimize their logistics operations in the dynamic Lower Hudson Valley marketplace.”

The I-84 Orange County Logistics Center offers convenient access to major transportation hubs, including New York City (60 miles), Newark Liberty International Airport (75 miles), and the Port of New York/New Jersey (75 miles). The region also boasts a strong labor market, making it an attractive destination for industrial tenants seeking strategic expansion.

Located less than one mile from Interstate 84, the Orange County Logistics Center is positioned at the heart of one of the Northeast corridor’s premier distribution networks. Institutional and corporate neighbors include Amazon, FedEx, UPS, Staples, Medline and XPO Logistics.

JLL formed its Northeast Industrial Region in early 2017, combining its industrial brokerage operations in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania into a single region. The firm merged its industrial business lines to better serve clients that increasingly view the industrial sector in all four states as one large interconnected market. The Northeast Industrial Market comprises approximately 1.76 billion square feet of industrial space and represents the largest industrial market in the United States.

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