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Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) is pleased to announce that Christopher Dowell, senior managing director, has recently completed a 128,000-square-foot, 10-year, lease renewal at 3000 University Drive in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Dowell represented the property owner, Shamrock Holdings, as well as the tenant, Delphi Automotive PLC (Delphi), in the transaction.
Founded in 1994, Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH) is a high-technology company that integrates safer, greener and more connected solutions for the automotive sector. Headquartered in Gillingham, U.K., Delphi operates technical centers, manufacturing sites and customer support services in 44 countries. The firm’s dyno chamber and sound proofing division has occupied 128,000 square feet on the first floor of 3000 University Drive for nearly 10 years. As the firm neared the end of its current lease, Delphi selected NGKF’s Dowell to be the broker charged with restructuring their current lease terms.
“3000 University is a first-class property offering modern amenities, a great location and easy access to highways and labor pools,” said Dowell. “It’s a great fit for Delphi and we are pleased to have arranged this long-term renewal on behalf of both parties.”
3000 University Drive is a four-story, 449,326-square-foot Class A industrial building. Originally built in 1989, the property was extensively renovated in 2008 and features 331,326 square feet of offices, an 118,000-square-foot lab, an auditorium, as well as a cafeteria. Located in the heart of Auburn Hills, the property is west of Squirrel Road and offers easy access to I-75.
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