Becknell Industrial is a privately held vertically integrated industrial real estate firm founded in 1990 by Dan Harrington and Fritz Hartrich. The company originated when the founding partners developed a custom warehouse for Nabisco, a client relationship dating back to the 1970s. Following Nabisco's leveraged buyout in 1988, Becknell structured build-to-suit and sale-leaseback arrangements that established the foundation for its long-term ownership model. The firm's business model focuses exclusively on industrial properties, including distribution centers, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and logistics facilities. Becknell operates as developer, owner, and long-term asset manager, utilizing in-house design-build capabilities that integrate architecture, civil engineering, construction management, and property operations. Over 36 years, the company has acquired or developed more than 248 industrial buildings totaling over 41 million square feet with a total capitalization of $4.5 billion across more than 30 states. The company maintains six offices in La Grange (suburban Chicago), Charlotte, Denver, Indianapolis, Miami (Delray Beach), and San Diego (La Jolla). Becknell executes both build-to-suit projects for single tenants and speculative developments in markets with strong industrial demand. The firm's client base includes BMW, Amazon, Kraft, Mondelez, Best Buy, Lowes, Haier, TRW Automotive, Abbott Nutrition, and Magna Cosma. Its relationship with Kraft and Mondelez spans over 30 projects totaling 2.2 million square feet. Becknell is privately held and sources capital through established institutional investor partnerships.