Mill 19 Celebrates Grand Opening
It’s official! Mill 19 is open for business. We can’t thank everyone enough who helped bring this project to life. And congratulations to Carnegie Mellon University, ARM and Catalyst Connection! We hope you love your new space, and we can’t wait to see the incredible work you do there. Click here to read CMU’s post […]
Pittsburgh Business Times: National Player Targeting Sears Property in Lawrenceville
“Don Smith, president of the Regional Industrial Development Corp., which owns the nearby Lawrenceville Technology Center, a former steel mill property between 43rd and 48th Street in the neighborhood, said demand for space in the neighborhood continues to be ‘robust.’” – Tim Schooley, Pittsburgh Business Times Article can be read in full here.
RIDC Sells Commonwealth Manor I and II at Thorn Hill Industrial Park to Elmhurst
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Desiree Niccoli, desiree@alschulerpr.com, 412-535-5701 PITTSBURGH, PA – July 19, 2019 – Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (RIDC) has sold its Commonwealth Manor I & II buildings at Thorn Hill Industrial Park in Marshall and Cranberry Townships to Elmhurst Group. The buildings are approximately 80% occupied and those current […]
Groundbreaking on Site Acquired by KTA-Tator for New Facility
KTA-Tator, Inc. breaks ground on their new facility at RIDC Park West. They acquired the 17.65-acre parcel from RIDC back in February. Pictured below: KTA President Dan Adley at the groundbreaking event.
Demand for ‘Tech-Flex’ on the Rise in Pittsburgh
Article can be read in full here.
TechVibe Neighborhood Tour at Mill 19 Features RIDC Tenants ARM, Western Oncolytics & HEBI Robotics
If you haven’t already, check out TechVibe Radio’s full-length interviews with Western Oncolytics and HEBI Robotics!
Mill 19 Tenant ARM Partners With WQED’s “Inquire Within” Library Program
How can libraries keep up? With local tech partners, via WQED’s Inquire Within
DDC Journal: Redefining an Economy
DDC Journal writes about RIDC’s role in redefining Pittsburgh’s economy in their summer issue. Check out the article on pages 26 & 27.
RIDC President Talks Commercial Real Estate Development With Our Region’s Business
RIDC President Donald Smith, also the President of NAIOP Pittsburgh, talks with Brandon Mendoza, NAIOP Pittsburgh’s Executive Director, and Our Region’s Business host Bill Flanagan about the association’s awards banquet and the record setting year the region has had for commercial real estate development. Check out the segment!
Tenant News: Aurora Innovation to Acquire Lidar Company Blackmore
Article on the acquisition by Automotive News can be read in full here. “Aurora intends to acquire Blackmore Sensors and Analytics Inc., a company in Bozeman, Mont., that has roots supporting the U.S. military with its sensors, the company announced…Lidar units are laser sensors that help autonomous vehicles detect obstacles and locate themselves on the […]
First look: RIDC prepares the first building within Mill 19 for occupancy
On Thursday, Pittsburgh Business Times commercial real estate reporter Tim Schooley toured the interior of Mill 19 with RIDC President Donald Smith and Senior Vice President of Development Tim White. Check out his story and photo gallery of the former steel mill. “The moment has all but arrived. By the end of next month, the […]
NAIOP Pittsburgh’s Project Series Tour
NAIOP Pittsburgh Chapter’s Project Series Tour begins June 11th at Pittsburgh Athletic Association with a networking reception and project panel discussion. Come hear insights from the stakeholders involved & enjoy the after party at The Porch At Schenley. To register: bit.ly/2Wi5j2T RIDC is proud to be a sponsor of this event.
River Materials Inc. Opening New Intermodal Facility in McKeesport’s RIDC Park
River Materials Inc. will use about 18 acres in the RIDC Industrial Center of McKeesport for warehousing, processing and recycling and intends to construct buildings for offices, storage and light manufacturing, as well as a railroad car and barge remediation facility. “This is exactly what RIDC was intended for — to revitalize the brownfields left […]
Atlanta Leaders Tour Mill 19
On Thursday, leaders from Atlanta toured Mill 19 as a part of the 23rd annual LINK (Leadership, Involvement, Networking, Knowledge) trip. This year’s program is visiting Pittsburgh. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, it’s different from previous trips as “organizers have decided to make the experience more intentional and more impactful by targeting certain lessons […]
On Land RIDC Sold, VOLLMER Breaks Ground On New Facility
Last year, RIDC sold a 5.85-acre parcel in RIDC Park West to VOLLMER of America Corp. The German firm has now broken ground at the site for its new facility. “The greater Pittsburgh area continues to be an attraction for global companies, and VOLLMER is an excellent example of a company that has evolved in […]
Fueling Pittsburgh’s Post-Industrial Reinvention
“Several CMU startups have been acquired by global players. The city is working harder to get other startups to a point of critical mass in order to optimize their economic importance.” Building Design + Construction article by John Caulfield. “We want [Pittsburgh] to be the center of gravity for robotics and AI,” said RIDC President Donald Smith.
Tenant News: RedZone Robotics Expands to Larger Facility
RIDC tenant RedZone Robotics outgrew its Lawrenceville office and is moving into double the amount of space at RIDC Thorn Hill Industrial Park in Cranberry Township. The new space is 30,000 square feet. “RIDC is pleased to facilitate RedZone Robotic’s real estate needs and accommodate their growth from an early robotics pioneer to an established […]
Tech Forge Receives Best Tech Flex Award
President Donald Smith gave opening remarks at NAIOP Pittsburgh’s 2019 Awards Banquet and accepted Best Tech Flex for RIDC’s Tech Forge building. Tech Forge is the first building to be honored by this new award category. A special thank you to the RIDC team for all their hard work in making Tech Forge a success! President […]
Tenant News: WCCC Announces Partnership With TRONIX3D
The Westmoreland County Community College’s Advanced Technology Center, an RIDC tenant, announced its new partnership with TRONIX3D. “TRONIX3D, which describes itself as Greater Pittsburgh’s first high-volume 3D printing contract manufacturer, is partnering with WCCC to develop 3D printing curriculum and to offer internships to Westmoreland County students.” – TribLIVE https://triblive.com/business/tronix3d-opening-wccc-partnership-march-28/ WCCC’s Advanced Technology Center is […]
RIDC Launches New Website
Our new and improved website is here, featuring a fantastic redesign and enhanced functionality! Tenants now have an online portal to connect directly to our property management team. We have also added a searchable directory of our available properties, making it easier for potential new tenants and brokers to find available space and additional property […]
RIDC & NAIOP Pittsburgh Chapter President Pens Letter for Developing Pittsburgh
Check out NAIOP Pittsburgh Chapter‘s Spring issue of Developing Pittsburgh. The opening letter is written by Donald Smith, President of RIDC and NAIOP’s Pittsburgh Chapter. The issue highlights the Chapter’s 2019 Awards Banquet, where RIDC’s Tech Forge will receive an award for Best Tech Flex Development. The issue can be read in full here.
