Dallas Logistics Hub Welcomes Advanced H2O with Flagship Lease

DALLAS, Texas, (Jan. 28, 2009) — The Allen Group, developer of the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a 6,000-acre multimodal logistics park in southern Dallas County, announced today that Advanced H2O LLC, a producer of private label bottled water and water-based beverages, has signed a 15-year lease to occupy 313,040 square-feet at 4800 Langdon Road, located within the Dallas Logistics Hub.

Advanced H2O will lease approximately one-half of DLH Building 1, a 635,040 square-foot cross-dock facility with 32-foot clear height and 126 loading docks.  According to Daniel McAuliffe, President of The Allen Group’s Texas Division, “We will have another 322,000 square-feet remaining to lease in the first building, as well as Building 2, which offers a full 192,000 square-feet of warehouse space.”  Also, according to McAuliffe, both construction projects were completed in the fall of 2008 and will soon become North Texas’ first two LEED^TM Certified industrial buildings.

“We are pleased Advanced H20 chose our facility for its new state-of-the-art production and distribution facility.  They obviously recognized The Hub’s advantages   of a readily-available workforce and access to unprecedented rail and highway infrastructure, which will increase speed-to-market capabilities,” said Richard Allen, The Allen Group CEO. “Perhaps most of all, all parties appreciate the cooperation of the City of Dallas, with council member Atkins, which led to this transaction, and the promised economic advantages for the region.”

On the economic impact, “I am excited to welcome the Advanced H20 Company to the City of Dallas, as this will present a prosperous opportunity for job growth and an economic stimulus to the Southern Sector,” stated Dallas Councilmember Tennell Atkins in a recent interview.

Advanced H20 is one of the largest producers of private-label bottled water and water-based beverages in the United States. The company has facilities in Burlington, Wash. and Stockton, Calif. Now with this new facility, Advanced H2O projects to create 100 new jobs once the DLH facility is fully operational.

McAuliffe also noted, “In tough economic times, it’s encouraging to see the tremendous level of activity and interest in South Dallas County. The confidence of the various companies locating to the area, and to The Hub, underscores the value and opportunity for companies to create world-class supply chains in a prime location.”

For more information about the Dallas Logistics Hub and The Allen Group, please visitwww.dallashub.com.

The Allen Group Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Dallas, Texas

DALLAS, Texas, (Jan. 6, 2009) — The Allen Group, a commercial real estate development company and developers of the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a 6,000 acre multi-modal logistics park in South Dallas County, announced that the Company has relocated its corporate headquarters and entire executive staff to Dallas, Texas from San Diego, Calif.

The corporate team has temporarily relocated its corporate operations to downtown Dallas within Chase Tower, where it will share offices with the company’s Texas development division.  The move officially took place January 5, 2009

“The Dallas Logistics Hub has gained significant national and international recognition as the most sophisticated Inland Port logistics park in North America, and we are very excited to call Dallas our new home,” said Richard S. Allen, Chief Executive Officer of The Allen Group.  “We have refocused our company’s investments to the DFW region because of the significant opportunities that exist here.  Being a nexus of the global supply chain infrastructure and having the business-friendly environment of the State, the local community and the political support for the DLH, the move to Dallas only makes sense.”

“This move underscores The Allen Group’s commitment to creating jobs and fostering business development in South Dallas County, and I am pleased to welcome them to our community,” Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson said.  “I appreciate The Allen Group’s stewardship of the Dallas Logistics Hub, and I look forward to continuing our positive working relationship.”

“The Dallas Logistics Hub is the cornerstone of our logistics portfolio,” said Ken Howell, Chief Financial Officer of The Allen Group. “Given the reputation of Dallas as the financial center of the southwest, it was a very logical move for us.”

The key executives relocating to Dallas will include: Richard S. Allen, Chief Executive Officer; Ken Howell, Chief Financial Officer; Jon Cross, Director of Leasing and Marketing and David Hernandez, Director of Construction Services.

Both Cross and Hernandez will take on additional responsibilities as part of the transition.  Cross will manage leasing activities for the Dallas Logistics Hub, along with his ongoing national marketing responsibilities. Hernandez will be responsible for managing the vertical and infrastructure construction activities at the Dallas Logistics Hub.

These four executives will be joining the long standing existing Dallas Logistics Hub team, which includes: Daniel J. McAuliffe, Division President, Jason Elms, Director of Engineering; Leslie Jutzi, Director of Government Affairs and Susan Villanueva Executive Assistant and Marketing Administrator.

Contact information for the new corporate headquarters is:

The Allen Group
2200 Ross Ave, Suite 4150 West
Dallas, Texas 75201
Phone: 214-661-1800
Fax: 214-661-1850