Ranch Hand Expands Texas Manufacturing Footprint with Seguin Facility Consolidation

Ranch Hand, a subsidiary of LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), has committed to a significant expansion in Central Texas with a 400,000-square-foot build-to-suit lease at TriPoint Logistics Center in Seguin. The move represents a strategic consolidation that will bring together operations from two existing plants into a single, modern facility designed to dramatically increase production capabilities.

The new facility, being developed by Ackerman & Co. and its investment partner Baltisse, will enable Ranch Hand to double its manufacturing capacity for the company's line of truck accessories, including grill guards, bumpers, and running boards. This expansion comes at a time when demand for aftermarket truck accessories continues to grow across Texas and surrounding markets.

Location played a critical role in the site selection, with the Seguin facility positioned in the heart of the Texas Triangle with direct access to Interstate 10 between Houston and San Antonio. This strategic positioning provides significant logistical advantages for both sourcing raw materials and distributing finished products throughout the region. The 36-foot clear height cross-dock facility will incorporate dedicated spaces for production, staging, packaging, and warehousing operations.

Jeff Bryant, Principal for Ackerman & Co. in Texas, emphasized the strategic value of the location, stating, "The City of Seguin is an ideal location for manufacturing and distribution." The facility is expected to be completed in late 2026, marking a substantial investment in the local manufacturing infrastructure.

The transaction involved multiple commercial real estate professionals, with Tom Walrich of Lee & Associates representing Ranch Hand, while John Colglazier, Kyle Kennan, and Gray Gilbert of Partners represented Ackerman & Co. This deal represents one of the larger industrial transactions in the Seguin market and demonstrates continued confidence in the region's manufacturing capabilities.

TriPoint Logistics Center, where the new facility will be located, is a 120-acre industrial park that continues to expand. The Ranch Hand development will cover approximately one-third of the entire industrial park. Phase two at TriPoint Logistics Center can accommodate up to 1 million square feet of additional industrial or manufacturing space, suggesting potential for further growth in the area.

Ackerman & Co. has been actively expanding its Texas portfolio, having completed several other industrial developments in the San Antonio metropolitan statistical area, including the 300,000-square-foot Doerr Lane Logistics Center in Schertz and the 511,000-square-foot Corporate Drive Industrial Park in Selma. The company has also established a second Texas office in Dallas and made significant industrial acquisitions in the Fort Worth and Dallas submarkets. More information about Ackerman & Co.'s development activities can be found at https://www.ackermanco.com.

The consolidation and expansion reflect broader trends in manufacturing optimization, where companies are increasingly seeking to combine operations into larger, more efficient facilities that leverage strategic transportation corridors. For Ranch Hand, the move represents not only increased production capacity but also potential operational efficiencies through streamlined logistics and modern facility design.