New defense agreement pushes industrial park beyond major leasing milestone as demand grows across manufacturing, logistics and other industries
TEXARKANA, USA (September 8, 2026) — TexAmericas Center has surpassed 1.5 million square feet of leased commercial and industrial space, reaching more than 1.65 million square feet under lease across its portfolio.
The milestone was reached following a new agreement with a major defense contractor and reflects continued demand from companies operating in defense, energy, advanced manufacturing, supplements, metals, automotive and logistics.
TexAmericas Center Expands Leased Portfolio by More Than 600,000 Square Feet
TexAmericas Center first surpassed 1 million square feet of leased space in 2020, when it reported 1,043,536 square feet under lease.
Since then, the organization has added at least 600,000 square feet to its leased portfolio, driven by a broad mix of companies using traditional leases, warehousing, secure storage, third-party logistics and other services.
“Crossing 1.5 million square feet is a major milestone for TexAmericas Center, but the number only tells part of the story,” said Scott Norton, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of TexAmericas Center. “Every lease or Third-Party Logistics (3PL) contract represents a company choosing to do business here. Our team has worked hard to make TexAmericas Center a place where companies can move quickly, get the space and support they need and continue growing.”
Defense, Manufacturing and Logistics Drive Continued Growth
The latest agreement adds to an increasingly diverse mix of tenants and customers operating at TexAmericas Center.
Companies in defense, automotive, manufacturing, logistics and other sectors use TexAmericas Center’s space and services to support day-to-day operations and long-term expansion plans.
One example is Rowe Casa Organics, one of TexAmericas Center’s largest customers and a significant 3PL customer.
The company first leased a 4,700-square-foot building at TexAmericas Center in 2020. As demand increased, Rowe Casa expanded its use of TexAmericas Center’s 3PL services for additional space and workforce support and later purchased a 24,000-square-foot, five-building complex on the Central Campus.
Today, Rowe Casa maintains its corporate headquarters at TexAmericas Center, owns approximately 175,000 square feetand occupies more than 20,000 square feet through leases and 3PL contracts across the organization’s three campuses.
The company also uses seasonal storage and flexible space for laboratory, production and logistics activities on TexAmericas Center’s 765-acre Central Campus and 8,900-acre East Campus.
Flexible Leasing and 3PL Services Support Tenant Growth
TexAmericas Center’s growth has also been supported by companies with specialized warehousing and logistics requirements.
A Texarkana-area metals manufacturer operating an aluminum rolling mill has been a significant TexAmericas Center 3PL customer, occupying multiple approximately 22,000-square-foot buildings on the East Campus for scrap storage while also utilizing hardstand leases covering dozens of acres for ingot storage.
“There was not one type of customer or one transaction that got us here,” said Eric Voyles, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Development Officer of TexAmericas Center. “Our tenants all came to us with different needs. Sometimes the answer is a traditional lease. Other times it is warehouse space, secure storage or hands-on logistics support through our 3PL division. Being able to adjust to the customer is a big part of why these relationships continue to grow.”
TexAmericas Center Evaluating Future Speculative Development
TexAmericas Center plans to build on the leasing milestone through additional leases, build-to-suit projects and new 3PL agreements.
As available existing space becomes more limited, the organization is also evaluating whether market conditions could support another speculative industrial building.
No decision has been made, but maintaining move-in-ready inventory has historically been an important part of TexAmericas Center’s ability to provide companies with faster Speed to Occupancy.
Any future speculative development would be evaluated based on tenant demand, target-industry requirements, projected financial and economic development returns and the types of space most likely to support future industrial projects.
One of the Nation’s Largest Mixed-Use Industrial Parks
Located on the Texas side of the Texarkana metropolitan area, TexAmericas Center owns and operates one of the largest mixed-use industrial parks in the United States.
The organization controls roughly 12,000 development-ready acres and approximately 3.5 million square feet of commercial and industrial space, serving companies across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
As the Authority Having Jurisdiction over development processes on its property, TexAmericas Center can help companies reduce public review timelines by an estimated 12 to 18 months, supporting faster project delivery and occupancy.
The park also features significant rail infrastructure, including an on-site 350-car rail yard and more than 30 miles of rail across its properties. Seven rail lines converge on the Texarkana region, while TAC Rail provides services including transload, rail-car storage and spotting.
About TexAmericas Center
TexAmericas Center operates one of the largest mixed-use industrial parks in the United States, offering industrial real estate, logistics, rail, warehousing and development services.
The organization also provides third-party logistics services covering inventory management, warehousing and fulfillment. Its Flex Lease model can be combined with 3PL services to help companies establish or expand operations in the region.
TexAmericas Center completed a 150,000-square-foot speculative building in 2021, which was sold in 2022. In total, the organization has built and transacted more than 240,000 square feet across three speculative projects and can support lease, build-to-suit and greenfield owner-constructed projects.
Its properties are also located within multiple economic development and investment zones, including a U.S. Opportunity Zone, New Market Tax Credit Census Tract, EB-5 area, Foreign Trade Zone No. 258 and Texas Enterprise Zone
New defense agreement pushes industrial park beyond major leasing milestone as demand grows across manufacturing, logistics and other industries
TEXARKANA, USA — TexAmericas Center has surpassed 1.5 million square feet of leased commercial and industrial space, reaching more than 1.65 million square feet under lease across its portfolio.
The milestone was reached following a new agreement with a major defense contractor and reflects continued demand from companies operating in defense, energy, advanced manufacturing, supplements, metals, automotive and logistics.
TexAmericas Center Expands Leased Portfolio by More Than 600,000 Square Feet
TexAmericas Center first surpassed 1 million square feet of leased space in 2020, when it reported 1,043,536 square feet under lease.
Since then, the organization has added at least 600,000 square feet to its leased portfolio, driven by a broad mix of companies using traditional leases, warehousing, secure storage, third-party logistics and other services.
“Crossing 1.5 million square feet is a major milestone for TexAmericas Center, but the number only tells part of the story,” said Scott Norton, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of TexAmericas Center. “Every lease or Third-Party Logistics (3PL) contract represents a company choosing to do business here. Our team has worked hard to make TexAmericas Center a place where companies can move quickly, get the space and support they need and continue growing.”
Defense, Manufacturing and Logistics Drive Continued Growth
The latest agreement adds to an increasingly diverse mix of tenants and customers operating at TexAmericas Center.
Companies in defense, automotive, manufacturing, logistics and other sectors use TexAmericas Center’s space and services to support day-to-day operations and long-term expansion plans.
One example is Rowe Casa Organics, one of TexAmericas Center’s largest customers and a significant 3PL customer.
The company first leased a 4,700-square-foot building at TexAmericas Center in 2020. As demand increased, Rowe Casa expanded its use of TexAmericas Center’s 3PL services for additional space and workforce support and later purchased a 24,000-square-foot, five-building complex on the Central Campus.
Today, Rowe Casa maintains its corporate headquarters at TexAmericas Center, owns approximately 175,000 square feetand occupies more than 20,000 square feet through leases and 3PL contracts across the organization’s three campuses.
The company also uses seasonal storage and flexible space for laboratory, production and logistics activities on TexAmericas Center’s 765-acre Central Campus and 8,900-acre East Campus.
Flexible Leasing and 3PL Services Support Tenant Growth
TexAmericas Center’s growth has also been supported by companies with specialized warehousing and logistics requirements.
A Texarkana-area metals manufacturer operating an aluminum rolling mill has been a significant TexAmericas Center 3PL customer, occupying multiple approximately 22,000-square-foot buildings on the East Campus for scrap storage while also utilizing hardstand leases covering dozens of acres for ingot storage.
“There was not one type of customer or one transaction that got us here,” said Eric Voyles, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Development Officer of TexAmericas Center. “Our tenants all came to us with different needs. Sometimes the answer is a traditional lease. Other times it is warehouse space, secure storage or hands-on logistics support through our 3PL division. Being able to adjust to the customer is a big part of why these relationships continue to grow.”
TexAmericas Center Evaluating Future Speculative Development
TexAmericas Center plans to build on the leasing milestone through additional leases, build-to-suit projects and new 3PL agreements.
As available existing space becomes more limited, the organization is also evaluating whether market conditions could support another speculative industrial building.
No decision has been made, but maintaining move-in-ready inventory has historically been an important part of TexAmericas Center’s ability to provide companies with faster Speed to Occupancy.
Any future speculative development would be evaluated based on tenant demand, target-industry requirements, projected financial and economic development returns and the types of space most likely to support future industrial projects.
One of the Nation’s Largest Mixed-Use Industrial Parks
Located on the Texas side of the Texarkana metropolitan area, TexAmericas Center owns and operates one of the largest mixed-use industrial parks in the United States.
The organization controls roughly 12,000 development-ready acres and approximately 3.5 million square feet of commercial and industrial space, serving companies across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
As the Authority Having Jurisdiction over development processes on its property, TexAmericas Center can help companies reduce public review timelines by an estimated 12 to 18 months, supporting faster project delivery and occupancy.
The park also features significant rail infrastructure, including an on-site 350-car rail yard and more than 30 miles of rail across its properties. Seven rail lines converge on the Texarkana region, while TAC Rail provides services including transload, rail-car storage and spotting.
About TexAmericas Center
TexAmericas Center operates one of the largest mixed-use industrial parks in the United States, offering industrial real estate, logistics, rail, warehousing and development services.
The organization also provides third-party logistics services covering inventory management, warehousing and fulfillment. Its Flex Lease model can be combined with 3PL services to help companies establish or expand operations in the region.
TexAmericas Center completed a 150,000-square-foot speculative building in 2021, which was sold in 2022. In total, the organization has built and transacted more than 240,000 square feet across three speculative projects and can support lease, build-to-suit and greenfield owner-constructed projects.
Its properties are also located within multiple economic development and investment zones, including a U.S. Opportunity Zone, New Market Tax Credit Census Tract, EB-5 area, Foreign Trade Zone No. 258 and Texas Enterprise Zone.
