QuoteAnchor Glass Container Corp., a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass packaging products headquartered in Tampa, plans to completely shut down its Jacksonville plant in the beginning months of 2025.
The company's Jacksonville facility at 2121 Heron St. is one of six across the U.S. and impacts 144 employees, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice filed Nov. 18 and unsealed Wednesday.
Employees were notified in November with the first date of separation estimated for Jan. 17, 2025, according to the notice. Terminations will continue through April 30, 2025, as the company "winds down activities," the company wrote in the notice.
"The Company officially will close the Facility during the 14-day period from Feb. 16, 2025," per the notice. Anchor Glass cited "changing business needs" as the reason for the plant's permanent closure.
There are no applicable bumping rights and these job actions are permanent, Anchor Glass wrote in the letter.
However, it noted that there may be opportunities for employees to transfer to other company locations.
https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2024/11/20/anchor-glass-shutter-jacksonville-plant.html?utm_medium=pn&utm_source=pushly&utm_content=281137&utm_campaign=5797044
Glad this won't be a hulking abandonded industrial site for decades to come. Depending on what ends up leasing space, it could end up having more employees on site than what the glass plant employed.
QuotePHOENIX INVESTORS ACQUIRES FORMER ANCHOR GLASS FACILITY IN JACKSONVILLE, FL
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- An affiliate of Milwaukee-based commercial real estate firm Phoenix Investors ("Phoenix"), a national leader in the revitalization of former manufacturing facilities, announced the acquisition of 2121 Huron Street in Jacksonville, Florida. The transaction adds approximately 628,000 square feet of industrial space to Phoenix's growing national portfolio.
Previously home to Anchor Glass Container Corporation, the facility features 26 docks, heavy-duty power supported by dual 7500/10000 KVA transformers, and clear heights up to 32 feet. The building is easily demisable for multiple industrial users. Zoned for heavy industrial use and served by a dual rail spur via Norfolk Southern, the site is ideal for manufacturing, logistics, or e-commerce fulfillment. Its proximity to I-95, I-10, and Jacksonville International Airport make it a highly efficient hub for regional and national operations.
Phoenix intends to commence capital improvements in short order to reposition the facility for modern industrial users. Planned upgrades include selective demolition, a new roof, fire suppression enhancements, interior and exterior painting, new dock equipment, and site work improvements. These enhancements are designed to elevate the building's functionality, improve aesthetics, and accelerate lease-up to high-quality users.
"This is the ninth former glass plant we've acquired in the nation, and we've consistently proven our ability to redevelop these sites into modern industrial assets," said Anthony Crivello, Executive Vice President & Managing Director at Phoenix. "The acquisition fits our national strategy to repurpose legacy facilities and create value for tenants. We see strong potential here to support Jacksonville's growth and the surrounding region."
This acquisition underscores Phoenix Investors' continued commitment to revitalizing legacy industrial assets and unlocking their potential for modern commercial use. As demand for strategically located, high-capacity facilities continues to rise, Phoenix remains focused on delivering flexible, high-performance spaces that meet the evolving needs of today's industrial tenants.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/phoenix-investors-acquires-former-anchor-glass-facility-in-jacksonville-fl-302509882.html
Quote"This is the ninth former glass plant we've acquired in the nation, and we've consistently proven our ability to redevelop these sites into modern industrial assets," said Anthony Crivello, Executive Vice President & Managing Director at Phoenix. "The acquisition fits our national strategy to repurpose legacy facilities and create value for tenants. We see strong potential here to support Jacksonville's growth and the surrounding region."
Would be interesting to know what they did with the other 8 glass factories they purchased.
Quote from: jaxlongtimer on July 23, 2025, 11:45:46 PM
Quote"This is the ninth former glass plant we've acquired in the nation, and we've consistently proven our ability to redevelop these sites into modern industrial assets," said Anthony Crivello, Executive Vice President & Managing Director at Phoenix. "The acquisition fits our national strategy to repurpose legacy facilities and create value for tenants. We see strong potential here to support Jacksonville's growth and the surrounding region."
Would be interesting to know what they did with the other 8 glass factories they purchased.
Ask and you shall receive:
https://phoenixinvestors.com/portfolio/all-properties/
Thanks, FSU. Unfortunately, there are dozens of properties, mostly available. Of the few "not available," I can't see what they became. Also, can't tell which ones used to be glass factories.
I went through a few last night. Some have recently been purchased. You can see the furnances (the rusty roof in this recent Jax glass plant pic) of the recent glass plants purchased in some of the flyovers they have online.
(https://photos.moderncities.com/Cities/Jacksonville/Miscellaneous/Vacant-Industry-/i-67hKcff/0/MgkDPfJWL7hWmnpVZrPfhcFfCJv98wwPKRzDWWkGj/L/20250415_165309-L.jpg)
I find the furnaces as being some of the most interesting industrial architectural components of glass plants. However, I also assume if there's selective demolition, it will be the thing to go and they'll lease out the warehouse space on the site.
They already have the Jax plant online:
https://phoenixinvestors.com/portfolio/properties/2121-huron-st-jacksonville-fl/
Some other old glass plants they purchased are linked below:
Park Hills, MO
https://phoenixinvestors.com/portfolio/properties/1000-taylor-avenue-park-hills-mo/
Bucyrus, OH
https://phoenixinvestors.com/portfolio/properties/1250-s-walnut-st-bucyrus-oh/
Logan, OH
https://phoenixinvestors.com/portfolio/properties/12680-state-route-93-logan-oh/
Wellsboro, PA
https://phoenixinvestors.com/portfolio/properties/1-jackson-st-wellsboro-pa/
Here's an article about some company that moved into some of the space at the old Park Hills glass plant:
https://ded.mo.gov/press-room/reworldtm-open-new-facility-park-hills-investing-more-7-million-and-creating-21-new-jobs