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In recent years, North Houston has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once known for its thriving office market, the district now stands at the forefront of Houston’s logistics and industrial growth.
Driven by easy access to major transportation assets, including both Interstate 45 and Bush Intercontinental Airport, the shift is not just creating warehouse space for products on the move. Two of the newest industrial tenants to call the District home will be bringing a substantial workforce with them.
Panelmatic Relocating its Headquarters
Panelmatic Electrical Solutions has leased the entire 728,080-square-foot WestPoint 45 distribution center. This 10-year lease marks a major expansion of the company’s U.S. headquarters and production operations. The facility, located at 410 West Road near Pinto Business Park in the southwest quadrant, will ultimately become the company’s new corporate headquarters, employing approximately 1,000 employees and serving as a production hub and a showcase for customers.
Currently headquartered in Willowbrook, Panelmatic initially considered leasing only half the building but opted for the entire site to accommodate long-term growth. The WestPoint 45 facility features 40-foot clear heights, 156 dock-high doors, and 180 trailer parking spaces. The facility also includes 50,000 square feet of office space for engineering and administrative staff.
Developed by Vigavi Realty and Principal Asset Management, construction was completed in April 2025 and represents one of Houston’s largest industrial developments this year. The relocation is part of Panelmatic’s broader North American growth strategy, which also includes ongoing operations in Conroe, Ohio, and Vancouver.
Seojin Global Chooses NHD for First Houston-area Home
Similarly, Seojin Global, a manufacturer of telecom equipment, recently acquired the 500 Northbelt facility at 500 N. Sam Houston Parkway from Brennan Investment Group. The 10.8-acre property offers strategic access for the company and many amenities necessary for its operations. The building has 32-foot clear heights, 60 speed bays, 26 dock doors, and a 180-foot truck court, along with 36 trailer and 269 car parking spaces.
Seojin has registered a $20 million build-out project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to transform the facility into a manufacturing hub. The plans include 5,476 square feet of office space, 126,229 square feet for manufacturing space, and 28,110 square feet for warehouse storage.
Once completed, it will produce aluminum cases and cabinets for telecom equipment and will be Seojin’s first Houston-area operation. However, production is not expected to begin until late 2026 due to the extensive build-out.
Before: Low-rise office building North Belt Office Center V
After: Industrial flex space and future Seojin Global facility
A District Transformed
The arrival of these two companies is the latest milestone in North Houston’s evolution. The Seojin site was formerly home to a low-rise office building. After its purchase by the Brennan Investment Group in 2023, the vacant two-story building was razed to make room for construction of the 150,000-square-foot warehouse shell.
Replacing office space with industrial flex space is a predictable trend for the area due to office vacancy rates and lower-than-average asking rent prices. Industrial space in the District now outnumbers office space by 2 to 1, and accounts for more than 20 million square feet of the District’s commercial real estate.
We are very fortunate to be located at the intersection of I-45 North and the Sam Houston Parkway near the airport, and it's one reason Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Sysco are in the North Houston District, and why other employers are now opting to join them here.
However, North Houston District’s VP of Planning and Infrastructure Robert Fiederlein explained that North Houston’s urban location also provides a distinct advantage. Unlike other options further from Houston’s core, North Houston offers an employment base for companies that need both large industrial spaces and a workforce to staff their operations. The ability to supply both benefits the entire District.
“If these were just a typical density of a warehouse, you would expect maybe 200 employees at the Panelmatic site, for example. But because it’s industrial, you’re approaching a thousand or more,” he said. “So, the payroll, which spills over into the adjoining community, is much larger.”
By not just storing goods but actively producing them onsite, employers like Panelmatic and Seojin are strengthening North Houston’s economic fabric and providing new opportunities for the community.
“We are very fortunate to be located at the intersection of I-45 North and the Sam Houston Parkway near the airport, and it’s one reason Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Sysco are in the North Houston District, and why other employers are now opting to join them here,” added Fiederlein.
