525 N 20th Street, Battle Creek, MI 49037
New Listing

Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) inventory, vehicles & operational assets, allowing a new owner to continue operations with minimal interruption or repurpose the facility for a variety of industrial uses. This place was designed around production efficiency. The property features multiple dedicated work areas that support virtually every stage of industrial finishing, including: Abrasive Blasting, Powder Coating, Wet Coating, Assembly, Material Handling, Warehousing, Shipping/Receiving, & Trucking/Logistics. The layout allows projects to move efficiently from preparation through final finishing, inspection, storage & shipment. Offering a collection of industrial improvements that would cost millions of dollars to duplicate today. Highlights include multiple paint booths, powder coating systems, blasting equipment, large curing ovens, conveyorized finishing capabilities, overhead doors, loading areas, warehouse space, fabrication areas, office space, employee facilities & dedicated assembly areas. Material handling is equally impressive with multiple forklifts, overhead cranes, I-beam crane systems & lifting equipment. The property also includes delivery vehicles & trucks used to transport customer projects, allowing the business to provide convenient pickup & delivery services throughout the region. The front portion of the building provides attractive office space designed to support day-to-day business operations. Features include: Multiple private offices, Reception area, Management office, Break room, Employee restrooms & Administrative workspace. The production areas include many features sought after by manufacturers, including: Numerous overhead doors, High-clearance work areas, Large loading and shipping zones, Dedicated warehouse space, Indoor material staging, Extensive electrical service, Multiple production bays, Heavy-duty concrete floors, Crane-supported workstations, multiple filtration systems & access for semi-truck deliveries. Throughout its history, Beech & Rich has serviced an incredibly diverse customer base. Projects have included: Heavy equipment, Construction machinery, Agricultural equipment, Structural steel, Bridges, Marine components, Aircraft components, Automotive parts, Architectural metals, Fencing/Railings, Light poles, Benches, Tanks, Industrial piping, Commercial equipment, Wind/Solar components & Government/Municipal projects. They also specialized in powder coating & wet coating applications utilizing many of the industry's leading coating systems. Capabilities have historically included: Epoxy coatings, Urethane coatings, Hybrid coatings, TGIC polyester, Wrinkle/Textured finishes, Zinc coatings, High-temperature coatings, Plastisol coatings, Industrial epoxy systems & Specialty corrosion-resistant coatings. One of the standout features of this property is its exceptional material-handling capability. Overhead crane systems, steel I-beams, lifting equipment, forklifts, loading docks & warehouse staging areas allow large/heavy projects to move efficiently throughout production. This infrastructure makes the facility especially attractive for manufacturers handling oversized fabrications or heavy industrial components. In addition to the production areas, the property offers significant indoor storage capacity for raw materials, work-in-progress inventory & finished goods. Outside storage areas further increase flexibility for larger projects & equipment. The property's layout allows for excellent separation between production, inventory, assembly & shipping operations. One of the most valuable aspects of this offering is that all equipment & inventory are included with the sale. Rather than purchasing an empty industrial building & spending years acquiring machinery, the successful buyer will receive an extensive collection of production equipment, manufacturing assets, material handling equipment, vehicles, inventory & operational infrastructure. This represents tremendous value for manufacturers looking to expand or entrepreneurs seeking an established industrial operation. While the facility has operated successfully as a blasting & coating company for generations, the possibilities extend far beyond its current use. Potential uses include: Industrial manufacturing, Steel fabrication, Powder coating, Paint/Finishing operations, Machine shop, Equipment rebuilding, Agricultural equipment service, Municipal fleet maintenance, Marine repair, Restoration services, Warehouse/Distribution, Contractor headquarters, Custom manufacturing, Multi-tenant industrial space. The combination of office space, warehouse capacity, heavy-duty infrastructure, crane systems & production equipment creates an opportunity that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in today's market. For over 100 years, Beech & Rich has been synonymous with quality craftsmanship, dependable service & industrial excellence throughout Michigan & the Midwest. Now, this landmark business & facility are ready for new ownership. Whether you intend to continue the company's proud tradition or leverage the incredible infrastructure for your own manufacturing operation, opportunities like this rarely become available. If you've been searching for a true turn-key industrial property with generations of history, extensive equipment, exceptional production capabilities & room for future growth, this opportunity deserves your attention. Industrial facilities of this caliber—offered with the real estate, equipment, inventory, vehicles & operational assets included—are exceptionally rare. Schedule your private tour with Eric Blair, 269-420-6868, today and discover everything this remarkable property has to offer.
Listing Details MLS# 26038069
Location Property Info
- County
- Calhoun
- Street #
- 525
- Street Direction
- N
- Street Name
- 20th
- Suffix
- Street
- State
- MI
- Zip Code
- 49037
- Zip (4)
- 7897
General Property Info
- New Construction
- No
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Lot Acres
- 6.27
- Lot Square Footage
- 272903
- Lot Dimensions
- irregular
- Year Built
- 1900
- Road Frontage
- 480
- Mineral Rights
- Unknown
- Year Remodeled
- 1966
- Total # Units
- 4
- # Fin Bldg Lvls
- 3
- # of Diff Unit Floor Plans
- 4
- Total # Bldgs
- 4
- Total SqFt
- 55209
- Property Use Type
- Business
- Full Baths
- 6
- Waterfront
- No
- School District
- Battle Creek
Tax Info
- Tax ID #
- 54-003-034-00
- Taxable Value
- 217053
- SEV
- 235570
- For Tax Year
- 2026
- Seller's Annual Property Tax
- 14713.63
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Spec Assessment & Type
- None Known
- Zoning
- IRT
- Homestead %
- 0
Unit 1
- Unit Description
- 525 N 20th
- SqFt
- 22908
- Occupied
- Yes
Unit 2
- Unit Description
- 525 Shed/Outbuilding
- SqFt
- 576
- Occupied
- Yes
More Information
Unit 3
- Unit Description
- 520 24th - #1
- SqFt
- 5079
- Occupied
- Yes
Unit 4
- Unit Description
- 520 24th - #2
- SqFt
- 26646
- Occupied
- Yes
Location & Property Info
- Cross Streets
- Avenue C and Lafayette Ave
- Property Sub-Type
- Industrial
- Municipality
- Springfield City
- Ownership Type
- Private Owned
Office/Contract Info
- Auction or For Sale
- For Sale
- List Price/SqFt
- 27.17
- Prop Avail for Lease?
- Yes
Remarks & Misc
- Public Remarks
- A Rare Opportunity to Acquire a Turn-Key Industrial Manufacturing Facility. For the first time ever, one of Southwest Michigan's most recognizable industrial coating & finishing companies is being offered for sale. Established in 1924, Beech & Rich has built a century-long reputation as one of the Midwest's premier providers of abrasive blasting, powder coating, wet coating, assembly, trucking & industrial finishing services. More than simply purchasing a commercial building—it's an opportunity to acquire a well-known industrial campus with an extensive inventory of equipment, machinery, vehicles, customer capabilities & decades of goodwill. Located in Springfield, MI this property has been purpose-built for industrial manufacturing & finishing operations. The facility has evolved over the years to meet the needs of heavy industry while maintaining flexibility to serve customers ranging from local manufacturers to national corporations. Sale includes: real estate, equipment, machinery,
- Legal
- Long Legal - See Exhibit A
Street Type
- Paved
- Yes
- Public
- Yes
Property Use
- Business
- Yes
Utilities Attached
- Cable Connected
- Yes
- Electricity Connected
- Yes
- Natural Gas Connected
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Water
- Public Water
- Yes
Uses
- Auto Service
- Yes
- Distribution
- Yes
- Manufacturing
- Yes
- Professional Service
- Yes
- Storage
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Construction Type
- Block
- Yes
- Steel
- Yes
Roofing
- Rubber
- Yes
Heat Source
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Sale Conditions
- None
- Yes
Ownership
- Proprietorship
- Yes
Heat Type
- Forced Air
- Yes
Docs at List Office
- Other
- Yes
Business Includes
- Equipment
- Yes
- Furniture
- Yes
- Inventory
- Yes
- Real Estate
- Yes
Additional Features
- Clearspan
- Yes
- Expandable
- Yes
- Fenced Storage
- Yes
- Outdoor Storage
- Yes
- Over Head Crane
- Yes
Util Avail at St
- None
- Yes
Docs Req Conf Agrmnt
- Environmental Reports
- Yes
- Rent Roll
- Yes
- Soil Tests
- Yes
Purchase Terms Avail
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- Lease Purchase
- Yes
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Yes
Property Features

