Auburn East LLC acquires 15-acre Bombardier manufacturing plant

Auburn, NY Auburn East LLC d/b/a Auburn Properties LLC (Auburn East LLC), an affiliate of Commercial Development Company, Inc. (CDC) from St. Louis, Missouri, acquired a 15-acre former Bombardier manufacturing plant. The property was acquired from Auburn Technology, Inc.

The plant operated for over 120 years and was used to manufacture diesel engines and rail transportation equipment. Originally established in 1886 as the McIntosh & Seymour Diesel Engine Co., the site features 237,480 s/f of industrial space with multiple buildings constructed in the late 1940s.

Auburn East LLC plans to evaluate the existing buildings and will retain or redevelop portions of the property based on market analysis and the specific needs of prospective users, with the goal of returning the site to productive industrial use.

“Our acquisition of this historic manufacturing plant represents a turning point for a property that has tremendous potential but has sat underutilized for far too long,” said Mark Hinds, executive VP of acquisitions. “Our team is well equipped to reposition this site for its next stage of life, likely to be manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial operations.”

“The former Alco/Bombardier complex isn’t simply another shuttered factory; for many Auburnians it is deeply personal. It is a reminder of a much different time, and many of us have memories of family members who worked and lived in that neighborhood. Nearly 20 years after its closure, there is now real possibility for a new beginning and a brighter future for this site and for the “West End” of Auburn. Commercial Development Company has a proven track record and I want to personally thank them for choosing to invest in Auburn,” said Auburn Mayor Jimmy Giannettino.

Auburn East LLC believes the location and development attributes of the property will attract users from multiple sectors. The property features over 200,000 SF of industrial space with 45’ to 60’ high ceilings and wide column spacing of up to 83’. The facility is equipped with 12 overhead crane ways ranging from 10-ton to 40-ton capacity, making it suitable for heavy industrial operations.

Additionally, the property is fully-paved and fenced with power-ready infrastructure in place, including all utilities, loading areas, and a NYSEG substation on-site. The location offers immediate access to Highway 20 with truck access from three directions and adjacent rail. The property is located at 151 Orchard Street, Auburn, NY 13021.