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AMB  Leases 126,000 SF in Chicago Development
May 7, 2008

AMB Property Corp. has announced it has leased approximately 126,000 square feet in a Chicago development to Ashley Furniture, an industry leading manufacturer of quality furniture products. Ashley Furniture is using the facility, named AMB Remington Lakes Distribution Center, as their new distribution center servicing the Midwest for the distribution of finished goods.

 
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