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48 Friars Drive | Life is Good—

Hudson, NH

In 2022, GFI acquired the last vacant parcel in Hudson’s 383-acre Sagamore Industrial Park. Just north of the Sagamore Bridge, between Route 3A and the Merrimack River, the 75-acre parcel is centered in the area’s largest concentration of employment. The industrial park was designated by the State and the Town as an economic revitalization zone, a program that encourages companies to move into unused and underutilized industrial parks in return for tax credits.

GFI permitted the site for a 523,320 square foot, Class A, 40′ Clear, cross dock warehouse facility. Before breaking ground, GFI partnered with Life is Good, a global lifestyle brand committed to spreading optimism. As partners and tenants, together we created a real estate solution that truly benefits both parties.

Having outgrown their previous location, Life is Good came to GFI looking for a modern, efficient space to expand their operations. Together, we designed and constructed their new headquarters: a 323,000 SF, state-of-the-art manufacturing, studio, offices and distribution facility.

The remaining space has been fully leased to Vital Records Control, a premier records and information management (RIM) solutions company looking to grow their footprint in the region.

A large, white industrial building with a flat roof surrounded by a parking lot and green trees. Cars are parked in the lot, and a road curves in front of the building under a clear blue sky.
A large, white industrial building with a flat roof surrounded by a parking lot and green trees. Cars are parked in the lot, and a road curves in front of the building under a clear blue sky.

Project Specifications

523,320
Total SF
40′
Clear Height
75
Acres
100%
Fully Leased
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Aerial view of a large warehouse with a white roof surrounded by dense green forest. The building is in an industrial area with roads and parking lots visible. The sky is clear and the landscape stretches into the distance.
48 Friars Drive
Completed Development
Aerial view of a large warehouse with a flat white roof surrounded by parking lots. The warehouse is nestled among lush green trees with a town and distant hills in the background under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a large warehouse with a flat white roof surrounded by parking lots. The warehouse is nestled among lush green trees with a town and distant hills in the background under a clear blue sky.
48 Friars Drive
Completed Development

Construction Progress

Aerial view of a large industrial building under construction, surrounded by trees. The rectangular structure has a metal frame and partial roofing. Construction materials and machinery are visible around the site, set within a forested area.
Aerial view of a large industrial building under construction, surrounded by trees. The rectangular structure has a metal frame and partial roofing. Construction materials and machinery are visible around the site, set within a forested area.
Aerial view of a large construction site with a partially built steel frame structure surrounded by forested areas and industrial buildings in the background. Construction equipment and dirt mounds are visible on the ground.
Aerial view of a large construction site with a partially built steel frame structure surrounded by forested areas and industrial buildings in the background. Construction equipment and dirt mounds are visible on the ground.
Aerial view of a large warehouse with a flat roof, surrounded by a partially completed parking lot and construction vehicles. The building is set against a backdrop of trees and a forested area. Snow patches are visible on the ground.
Aerial view of a large warehouse with a flat roof, surrounded by a partially completed parking lot and construction vehicles. The building is set against a backdrop of trees and a forested area. Snow patches are visible on the ground.
Aerial view of a large warehouse with a blue and white exterior surrounded by forest. The site has a parking area with several vehicles and ongoing construction work with soil piles and equipment scattered around.
Aerial view of a large warehouse with a blue and white exterior surrounded by forest. The site has a parking area with several vehicles and ongoing construction work with soil piles and equipment scattered around.
Aerial view of a large, rectangular white industrial building with blue accents. Surrounding it is a paved road loop and several parked vehicles. The scene is bordered by a wooded area under a cloudy sky. A shipping container is visible near the building.
Aerial view of a large, rectangular white industrial building with blue accents. Surrounding it is a paved road loop and several parked vehicles. The scene is bordered by a wooded area under a cloudy sky. A shipping container is visible near the building.
Aerial view of a large warehouse surrounded by dense trees. Several trucks are parked along its perimeter. Nearby are two small ponds. A few buildings and roads are visible beyond the wooded area under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a large warehouse surrounded by dense trees. Several trucks are parked along its perimeter. Nearby are two small ponds. A few buildings and roads are visible beyond the wooded area under a clear blue sky.

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