List of the 250 largest US Light-Industrial Property Developers [2025]

Ranking: list of the top 10 US light-industrial developers

Light-industrial properties play a critical role in the US economy, providing flexible, small- to medium-sized industrial space for manufacturing, assembly, research and development, and logistics operations. Unlike large distribution centres, light industrial properties typically cater to companies that require smaller warehouses, manufacturing facilities and business parks with easy access to urban centres.

Developers in this sector focus on strategic locations, efficient design and adaptability to accommodate a wide range of tenants, including technology firms, small manufacturers and supply chain companies. As demand for last-mile logistics, advanced manufacturing and high-tech industrial space grows, developers are incorporating sustainability, automation and intelligent building management into their projects.

One of the most active property developers in the light-industrial sector is Panattoni Group. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Panattoni specialises in the development of industrial, logistics and office properties in the US and internationally. With a strong focus on build-to-suit and speculative development, the company has established itself as a key player in the industrial real estate market. Since its founding in 1986, the company has completed over 585 million square feet of development across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Known for its build-to-suit and speculative developments, Panattoni partners with major institutional investors and global clients to create state-of-the-art industrial and logistics facilities.

Recently, the Panattoni Group announced plans to invest $100 million annually for several years in India to develop industrial warehouses. As one of the world’s largest industrial property developers, this expansion is in line with the company’s strategy to meet the growing demand for modern logistics facilities in emerging markets, while maintaining its leadership in the US industrial sector.

In the following, we introduce the top 10 US light-industrial property developers from our list:

Included data points

You can get an overview of the top light-industrial property developers through our list. In detail, the list offers the most important data points to get in touch with the most important developers:

• Name
• State
• Address
• Executive names
• URL
• E-Mail
• Phone number
• Investment focus (Residential, Office, Retail, Logistics, Light-Industrial, Hospitality, Development, Other)
• Assets under management (if available on the website)
• Date of the last update, last check and an update log

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