Nine separate buildings make up the facility that was rebuilt after a fire in 1962 destroyed the original Borden Cabinet building.
"The facility is actually in excellent condition and is set up well for what Kimball used it for, as well as what we intend to use it for -- that is, as a business park," Koetter said.
About two or three years ago, the complex received a complete refurbishing on the exterior, including a new roof. The most recent building was built in 1986.
Brandon Koetter, Rick Koetter's son, is the leasing agent looking to fill the rest of the buildings with tenants.
The Koetters are making the business venture a family affair, also working with Rick's wife, her daughters and other extended family members. While the Koetter family also owns and operates its own business -- Koetter Woodworking -- they have no plans at this time to occupy space at the new business park.
An auction is planned at Borden Business Park at 9 a.m. July 18 to sell items remaining after Kimball closed the plant. A public open house also is planned at the park from 12 to 4 p.m. Aug. 16.
ABOUT THE PLANT
--The 400,000-square-foot facility is capable of holding up to seven or eight tenants, but the business park hopes to have four large tenants to divide up the space. In addition to the amount of building space on the site, the property along Ind. 60 comprises nearly 17 acres of land.
SO YOU KNOW
--An auction is planned at Borden Business Park at 9 a.m. July 18 to sell items remaining after Kimball closed the plant.
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