Construction Starts on Industrial Development in Owatonna, Minnesota

The Opus Group announced today the start of construction on an industrial build-to-suit project in Owatonna, located an hour south of the Twin Cities. Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, a business sector of Bosch, one of the world's largest suppliers of automotive components, will lease and occupy the 265,630-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility.

“We're grateful for the opportunity to work with Bosch Automotive Service Solutions to help them consolidate their facilities, grow and further establish their presence in the city Owatonna," said Jason Conway, director of real estate development at Opus. “With this new facility, Bosch will streamline their distribution processes and enable growth of their business."

The development allows for convenient access to Interstate 35 and will have 30-foot clear height, 90 parking stalls, 26 dock doors, one drive-in door, 12 semi-trailer parking stalls and an ESFR fire protection system. Additionally, there will be 7,600 square feet of office space that includes a breakroom, driver lounge, conference room and wellness room. Bosch will utilize the new facility as a distribution hub for its automotive repair and maintenance equipment to serve domestic and international needs.

“The City of Owatonna is excited to be able to partner with Bosch and Opus to expand the Bosch footprint in Owatonna. We are thrilled to be able to grow our industrial base in Owatonna and look forward to continuing to work with Bosch and Opus on future endeavors, said Mayor Tom Kuntz. “This is the newest project of many that continues to keep Owatonna a fantastic place for businesses to grow."

"We are thrilled to work with The Opus Group on this state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution facility for Bosch," said Zack Markwell, managing principal and CEO at Stonemont Financial Group. "Bosch has a rich history with the city of Owatonna that extends back for more than half a century, and we're proud to play a part in extending their partnership and facilitating in continuing future growth and prosperity for the community. The site's proximity to Bosch's existing manufacturing facility and I-35 provides them with a strategic location advantage that will allow the company to capitalize on future growth opportunities in the years ahead."

Opus is providing development services and is the design-builder, interior designer and architect and structural engineer of record. Stonemont Financial Group is the owner of the building. The project is slated for May 2021 completion.

About The Opus Group
The Opus Group® is a family of commercial real estate development, construction and design companies headquartered in Minneapolis with offices and projects across the country. Opus operates as an integrated, multidisciplinary team with expertise in development, capital markets and finance; project management and construction; architecture, engineering and interior design. The Opus Group includes Opus Holding, L.L.C. and its operating subsidiaries: Opus Development Company, L.L.C., Opus Design Build, L.L.C. and Opus AE Group, L.L.C. Specializing in industrial, office, residential, retail and institutional projects, The Opus Group has broad capabilities, deep experience and a proven design-build model that delivers solutions for customers on time and on budget. For more information, visit www.opus-group.com and follow @TheOpusGroup on Twitter and @theopusgroup on Instagram.

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