ABCO Industrial Properties began in 1978 when John W. Able founded the family-owned business in Houston, Texas. The company provides commercial real estate services including development, investment management, and property management. They serve industrial clients across multiple sectors. While maintaining a local focus, ABCO has participated in significant Texas industrial market transactions. The firm sold a large Houston industrial complex in 2025 after owning it for several years. ABCO continues to manage numerous industrial properties throughout the region.