CULLMAN, Ala. – A 235,000-square-foot industrial property used by RESRG Automotive has changed ownership as the automotive supplier prepares for a separate multimillion-dollar expansion of its Cullman manufacturing operation.
Enclave, a Fargo, North Dakota-based real estate investment, development and construction company, announced this week that it acquired the Trade Distribution Center at 2400 Trade Drive.
The industrial building sits on 11.88 acres near RESRG’s Cullman manufacturing operation and is fully occupied by the automotive supplier.
The purchase price was not disclosed in Enclave’s announcement.
Commercial real estate firm Newmark marketed the property for sale before the acquisition. Marketing materials show RESRG recently renewed its lease on the distribution center for another seven years beginning May 1, 2026.
The lease renewal provides a longer-term commitment to the property at the same time RESRG is preparing to increase production at its nearby Cullman plant.
The Trade Distribution Center was built in 2011 and underwent a substantial expansion in 2016, according to the property’s sale materials. The building includes 36-foot clear heights and 31 overhead doors.
RESRG uses the property as part of its automotive supply operation. Enclave identified the company as a Tier 1 supplier serving multiple automakers.
The acquisition is separate from RESRG’s previously announced expansion of its Cullman manufacturing facility.
The Cullman City Council in August approved a 10-year tax abatement associated with approximately $10.92 million in planned investment by RESRG.
Cullman Economic Development Agency Executive Director Jamie Troutman told The Tribune at the time that the project includes new robotics, paint-supply equipment, conveyor systems, safety and control upgrades and an addition to the existing manufacturing building.
The work is intended to increase paint-line capacity to support additional business awarded to the Cullman operation.
RESRG had 338 employees when the expansion was announced. The project is expected to create 180 additional full-time positions, with the company ultimately targeting as many as 250 new jobs, according to information provided to the City.
The planned expansion is also projected to add approximately $8 million to the company’s annual payroll when completed. Operations associated with the expansion were expected to begin in 2027.
The city estimated approximately $575,400 in noneducational taxes would be abated during the 10-year period, while approximately $697,768 in education tax revenue would still be collected.
Enclave’s acquisition announcement does not indicate that the ownership change will alter RESRG’s use of the Trade Drive facility.
The company also did not disclose the seller, transaction price or whether additional improvements are planned for the distribution center.
