The Missner Group Leases 197,587 SF to Hearn Industrial Services at East Chicago, IN Industrial Location
Hearn Industrial Services, a third-party logistics provider serving Ford Motor Company’s automotive production needs, has already begun operations Chicago, IL – August 27 2025 – The Missner Group is pleased to announce the lease of approximately 197,587 square feet of logistics space at 1200 W 145th Street in East Chicago, Indiana, a newly developed industrial building on a 14.6 acre site. The tenant, Hearn Industrial Services, a third-party logistics provider supporting Ford Motor Company’s South Side Chicago plant, will use the space for the storage and distribution of parts used in automotive manufacturing.
Aerial View of 1200 W. 145th in East Chicago, Indiana
This transaction marks Hearn Industrial Services' first lease with The Missner Group and comes as the company expands its operations in the region. Located just minutes from I-90 and I-94, with direct access to major interstates, rail lines, and proximity to Chicago, the facility offers the logistical advantage required for high-volume, time-sensitive supply chains.
“We collaborated closely with this tenant to meet an aggressive move-in timeline,” said Jeremy Weisbach, Director of Asset Management at The Missner Group. “It’s the kind of coordination and responsiveness we aim to bring to every lease.”
Indiana’s pro-business climate, lower cost of doing business, and proximity to Midwest labor and infrastructure continue to make Northwest Indiana an attractive alternative for companies looking to expand or relocate. The facility offers direct connectivity to Ford’s assembly plant and convenient access to the broader Chicago metro area.
The Missner Group is serving as general contractor for the buildout, which includes customized office and warehouse configurations to support Hearn Industrial Services' operations.
The 249,600-square-foot facility was delivered as a speculative development and is now completely leased. This project represents the second fully leased building in The Missner Group’s three-building joint venture with Realterm. The first was 50 S Fairbank in Addison, IL, an 80,000+ square foot industrial asset. Only one asset in the joint venture still has space for lease, 1032 W 43rd St in Chicago, with just 27,061 square feet available.
For more information on leasing opportunities with The Missner Group, please contact:
Jeremy Weisbach
Director of Asset Management
Office: (847) 972‑5375
jweisbach@missnergroup.com
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Established in 1945, The Missner Group provides comprehensive and integrated real estate investment, development, acquisition, and construction services throughout the Midwest. TMG has completed over 3 billion dollars of construction and over 25 million square feet of development. For almost 80 years they have committed to the same mission and vision establishing themselves as a premier and preferred general contractor and developer throughout the Midwest.
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