Southern New Hampshire continues to attract major commercial real estate investment, with one of the region's fastest-growing industrial markets adding another high-profile transaction this week.

Marcus Partners, a Boston-based real estate investment, management, and development firm, has acquired 6 Industrial Way in Salem, a 155,000-square-foot Class A warehouse and distribution facility that marks the company's first industrial investment in New Hampshire. The off-market acquisition reflects growing confidence in Southern New Hampshire as a destination for logistics, advanced manufacturing, and defense-related industries.

Built in 2023, the property sits on 16.4 acres less than a mile from Interstate 93 and only minutes from the Massachusetts border, making it one of the region's most strategically located industrial sites. The facility features modern warehouse specifications, including 40-foot clear heights, 3,000 amps of electrical service, an ESFR fire suppression system, and up to 28 dock-high loading doors—features that continue to be in high demand among industrial tenants.

The building is already partially leased to a Southern New Hampshire-based defense contractor, while the remaining space will be marketed for additional tenants. With demand remaining strong for warehouse and distribution facilities throughout New England, the acquisition positions Marcus Partners to capitalize on continued growth in one of the region's most competitive industrial corridors.

The investment is about more than a single building.

Over the past several years, Southern New Hampshire has become an increasingly attractive alternative to the Greater Boston market, offering companies easier access to Interstate 93, a skilled workforce, and lower operating costs while remaining within close proximity to one of the nation's largest metropolitan economies. Communities such as Salem, Londonderry, Nashua, and Manchester have benefited from growing interest among manufacturing, distribution, life sciences, and defense companies seeking additional space without paying Boston-area real estate prices.

Industrial real estate has also become one of the strongest-performing sectors in commercial property. While office buildings continue adjusting to hybrid work patterns and higher vacancy rates in many markets, demand for modern warehouse and logistics facilities has remained resilient as companies continue investing in supply chain improvements, domestic manufacturing, and inventory distribution networks.

Marcus Partners cited those long-term trends as a key reason for entering the New Hampshire market. Company officials said continued growth in distribution, advanced manufacturing, and defense technology made Southern New Hampshire an attractive location for future investment and an important extension of its Greater Boston industrial portfolio.

For New Hampshire, the acquisition is another sign that commercial real estate investment remains strong even as higher interest rates have slowed activity in some sectors of the market.

While much of the statewide housing conversation has centered on affordability and residential development, commercial investment continues creating jobs, expanding the tax base, and strengthening the state's position as a regional business hub. New industrial facilities often generate long-term economic benefits by attracting employers, supporting local supply chains, and increasing demand for nearby housing as businesses grow.

The Salem acquisition also reflects a broader trend of investors looking beyond traditional gateway markets in search of high-quality industrial assets with strong long-term fundamentals. As Southern New Hampshire continues attracting new employers and benefiting from its strategic location along the Massachusetts border, industry experts expect interest in modern industrial properties to remain strong.

Although residential housing continues to dominate headlines across New Hampshire, this week's acquisition serves as a reminder that commercial real estate remains a key driver of the state's economy. Continued investment in industrial properties not only strengthens New Hampshire's business climate but also reinforces the state's growing role in the regional logistics and manufacturing economy for years to come.