News Release: EFP Leases Second Building in The Confluence; Opus’ Speculative Industrial Development Now Fully Leased

PHOENIX, September 9, 2025 — Opus today announced that EFP, LLC has signed a lease for the second of two buildings at The Confluence in Casa Grande, Arizona. The Confluence, located at 1341 and 1371 South Sunland Gin Road, is Opus’ first industrial development in Pinal County and among the first speculative industrial developments in Casa Grande since 2012. The lease marks EFP’s further expansion in the Phoenix market as the company already leases the development’s first building.

“Casa Grande’s favorable geographic location and pro-business regulatory environment gave us confidence that Casa Grande was poised to emerge as a manufacturing and logistics hub and that the submarket was ready for a large speculative project specifically positioned to capture the demand of suppliers serving major manufacturers such as TSMC in Phoenix and Intel in Chandler,” said Jamie Gerber, senior manager of real estate development with Opus. “This lease reflects our commitment to anticipating market needs and delivering high-quality industrial space in strategic growth corridors.”

EFP’s initial lease at The Confluence enabled the manufacturer of protective packaging and cold chain solutions to enter the Southwest market area and better serve their local customers, including Kohler Co., which recently opened a new manufacturing facility in Casa Grande. The second lease will allow EFP to further expand its foam molding and distribution capabilities throughout the Southwest and Mexico.

“We’re excited to build on the strong momentum we’ve experienced in the region and to continue expanding our capabilities while remaining rooted in The Confluence,” said John Hoeper, president of EFP. “Our partnership with Opus and our current facility have been a great fit, and operating across both buildings will bring added efficiency and flexibility. With growing demand, this expansion positions EFP to better serve our customers and support long-term growth.”

The Confluence is a 21-acre, two-building speculative industrial development near the confluence of I-10 and I-8 and adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad line. Building A is 152,200 square feet, can accommodate 39 dock doors and has a 32-foot clear height. Building B is 173,035 square feet, can accommodate 42 dock doors and has a 32-foot clear height. The development has 141 vehicle parking stalls and 37 truck stalls. The buildings benefit from a shared interior truck court. EFP expects to take occupancy of Building B in early 2026.

Opus was the developer, design-builder, and architect and structural engineer of record on the project, which was completed in late 2023.

About Opus
Opus is a group of commercial real estate development, design and construction companies headquartered in Minneapolis with offices and projects across the country. Opus operates as a vertically integrated multidisciplinary team with expertise in development, capital markets, finance, project management, construction, architectural design and engineering services. Opus includes Opus Holding and its operating subsidiaries: Opus Development Company, Opus Design Build and Opus AE Group. Specializing in industrial, multifamily residential, office, retail and institutional projects, Opus offers the unique combination of a design-build project delivery approach, driven by a client-centered team of experts and backed by enduring commitment to the community. For more information, visit www.opus-group.com and follow Opus on LinkedIn and Instagram.

About EFP, LLC.
Founded in 1954, EFP is a vertically integrated manufacturer specializing in engineered protective packaging, cold chain solutions, and packaging supply chain services. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, EFP operates six strategically positioned manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S.—including Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, and Arizona—enabling optimized service coverage from the Canadian border to the Gulf Coast and across the Western U.S. EFP is owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with subsidiaries operating throughout North America. EFP’s mission of Protecting What Matters is what drives our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer-centric service across every stage of the packaging lifecycle. For more information, visit www.efppackaging.com and follow EFP on LinkedIn.

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