CLAYTON, NC — ARCO Design/Build announces the groundbreaking of Steel 70, a new three-building industrial development in Johnston County, North Carolina. Developed by Blue Steel Development, the project will deliver approximately 346,000 square feet of modern industrial space designed for today's distribution, warehousing, and light manufacturing operations.
Located along the U.S. 70 Business corridor, Steel 70 is positioned to serve industrial and logistics users seeking access to the greater Raleigh-Durham region in North Carolina and to key transportation routes across the Triangle and broader Southeast.
The development is planned as a three-building campus, with construction beginning on the initial phases immediately and delivery targeted for 2026. The project will provide market-ready space capable of accommodating a range of tenants, from regional distributors to advanced light industrial users.
"Steel 70 is exactly the kind of industrial product expanding markets are asking for: well-located, flexible, and designed around efficient operations," said Tim Wipperman, Division Manager at ARCO Design/Build. "We're proud to partner with Blue Steel to bring new, high-quality industrial capacity to Clayton and help position the community for long-term economic growth."
"Clayton continues to attract thoughtful, well-planned investment, and Steel 70 is a strong example of that momentum," Town of Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod said. "ARCO and Blue Steel have taken a proactive, partnership-oriented approach from day one, and we're excited to see this project move forward."
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ARCO has a history of working alongside Johnston County and its municipalities to support responsible industrial growth. Across the county, the company has completed 21 ground-up construction projects totaling more than 4.4 million square feet, including seven projects in Clayton alone.
"Steel 70 was designed to meet the growing need for modern, flexible industrial space in the Triangle region," said Ryan Vaught, Chief Investment Officer at Blue Steel Development. "Clayton offers the connectivity, workforce, and pro-growth environment that today's users prioritize, and ARCO is the right partner to deliver a high-quality project on an accelerated timeline."
Blue Steel Development brings a vertically integrated approach to industrial real estate, guiding projects from site selection and entitlement through design, construction, and long-term asset management.
Local leaders view the project as an important step in strengthening Clayton's commercial base, attracting new business activity, and supporting future job creation in the region.
