Brockway Commerce Center
A former brownfield transformed into a modern industrial hub through disciplined partnership with Crossgates and PenTrust.
Brockway Commerce Center is a 165,000 square foot Class A industrial facility in Washington, Pennsylvania, developed on the former Brockway Glass Plant site. Located with convenient access to both I-70 (east–west) and I-79 (north–south), the property sits at a key regional distribution junction in Washington County. The project represents a complete transformation of a long-vacant brownfield into a Class A industrial facility. Elmhurst, working alongside Crossgates Management and PenTrust, redeveloped the site into a strategic distribution and manufacturing location that was one of the first new industrial developments of its type in this corridor in many years. The property was fully leased to Lighthouse Electric prior to construction completion, underscoring strong regional demand for high-quality industrial space and Elmhurst’s ability to recognize market inefficiencies, target submarket-leading locations, and structure sophisticated partnerships to capitalize on these opportunities.
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Redeveloping a Brownfield Through Local Commitment and Regional Partnership
Elmhurst’s work at Brockway Commerce Center is rooted in collaboration. Through an introduction from PenTrust, Elmhurst partnered with Crossgates Management—the longtime developer of the former Brockway Glass Plant—to reimagine a site with deep local history. Together, Elmhurst and Crossgates aligned land expertise, development experience, and long-term capital to deliver a modern industrial facility for a high-performing regional tenant, taking advantage of the site’s proximity to I-70 and I-79. The partnership demonstrates the Elmhurst model at its best: pairing local relationships with disciplined execution to deliver strong outcomes for all stakeholders.
The project also reflects the strength of the broader Washington County community and its commitment to economic development. With support from the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Brockway Commerce Center brings new energy to a historic industrial site, supports job growth for skilled trades and technical workers, and adds contemporary industrial capacity in a corridor that had seen little new supply. The result is a facility that strengthens Washington County’s industrial base while honoring the legacy of a site that once played a major role in local manufacturing.
Converting Legacy Industrial Land into Long-Horizon Investor Value
For Elmhurst and its partners, Brockway Commerce Center represents the kind of opportunity that rewards patient capital and disciplined strategy. Redeveloping a brownfield requires environmental stewardship, local partnership, and a long view of market demand—qualities deeply aligned with Elmhurst’s investment philosophy. Elmhurst and Crossgates delivered a Class A industrial building, totaling 165,000 square feet and built over two phases, designed specifically for today’s industrial users and positioned at a location with direct access to I-70 and with proximity to I-79. Elmhurst and Crossgates secured Lighthouse Electric as a full-property tenant prior to project completion.
Brockway Commerce Center reflects Elmhurst’s belief in reinvesting in Western Pennsylvania’s industrial economy. In a corridor of Washington County that had seen limited new industrial development for many years, Brockway introduced a modern, tenant-ready building that could meet current distribution and manufacturing needs. By modernizing a dormant site and delivering a facility aligned with regional logistics patterns, Elmhurst created durable long-term value for investors while strengthening a key employment corridor. The development demonstrates how thoughtful capital deployment—paired with strong partnerships, deep market knowledge, and strategic locations—can transform overlooked land into a high-performing asset that continues to generate regional and investor benefit for years to come.
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