24 — April 2026 — Southern New Jersey — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal
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The landlord representation was handled in-house by Jeff Hale of Sudler Companies Avison Young secures 75,000 s/f industrial lease for FPG at 1719 Oak St. in Lakewood, NJ
AKEWOOD, NJ – Global commercial real estate advisor, Avison Young announced that First Priority Group (FPG), a manu‑ facturer of emergency and specialty vehicles, has signed a full‑building, 75,000 s/f in‑ dustrial lease at 1719 Oak St. in Lakewood. The substantial footprint represents a major operational expansion for FPG, enabling the company to significantly increase produc ‑ tion capacity as it responds to accelerating nationwide de‑ mand for its next‑generation ambulances and emergency L
transport units. The tenant, FPG, was rep‑ resented in the transaction by Avison Young principals JC Giordano, Tim Cadigan and Matt Turse , together with VP Steve Gianis . FPG previously occupied approximately 40,000 s/f at 2444 Ridgeway Blvd., Building 500 in Manchester, NJ. It is expected to take occupancy in its new class A 75,000-sf facil‑ ity – nearly double the previous footprint – in June 2026. The industrial space delivers scale, layout flexibility and efficiency enhancements required to sup‑ port FPG’s rapidly expanding customer base of municipalities, EMS providers and healthcare systems. The lease marks a key milestone in FPG’s strategic plan to boost production capac‑ ity and modernize operational workflows within a purpose- built industrial environment. “This lease gives FPG the room and resources to scale their operations in a facil‑ ity designed for efficiency and long‑term growth,” said Ca‑ digan. “Their expansion in Lakewood underscores a strong commitment to deliver‑ ing best‑in‑class emergency vehicles for essential service providers locally and across the country.” The Lakewood property pro‑ vides key manufacturing ad‑ vantages, including a skilled labor pool, access to major distribution routes, ample power, and a layout optimized for FPG. These features enable the company to boost produc‑ tion amid surging demand for emergency vehicles. The expansion will also strengthen Lakewood’s industrial base by adding new manufacturing ac‑ tivity and increasing the town‑ ship’s appeal to high‑value industrial users. “Our Manchester facility played a vital role in building the foundation of who we are today,” said Alex Cherepak‑ hov, CEO of First Priority Group. “The transition to Lakewood represents the next phase of our evolution — expanding our capabili‑ ties, increasing capacity and positioning our team to meet the growing demands of our dealer partners and custom‑ ers, while strengthening our operational efficiency and long-term growth.” The landlord, Sudler Com‑ panies was represented in- house by Jeff Hale . MAREJ
1719 Oak St. in Lakewood, NJ
EXPLORE THE HAINES CENTER BURLINGTON / FLORENCE, NJ
500 RICHARDS RUN
The Haines Center offers state-of-the-art warehousing and distribution facility lease opportunities with direct immediate access to NJ Turnpike Exit 6A, the PA Turnpike Connector, and I-95. Onsite public transportation servicing the campus includes NJ Transit bus line stops, a NJ Transit RiverLine commuter rail station, and county shuttle transfer service from rail/bus stops to destinations within the Haines Center.
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