Rob Socci, an EVP in the Anaheim Metro office of Voit'sbrokerage division, says that the 5600 Argosy Circle buildingrepresented a 'plug-and-play' screen printing operation opportunityfor Hybrid, which can take advantage of existing tenantimprovements that work well for its business. Socci, along with JoeMiller, also of Voit Real Estate Services' Anaheim Metro office,represented both Hybrid and Quiksilver.

The Hybrid sublease is one of a number of tenant transactionsthat have closed lately, suggesting that action is increasing inthat arena. "The tenant market is picking up, as companies looktowards experienced brokerage firms to assist them in loweringtheir current rents or relocating to newer locations with addedconcessions," explains Kurt Strasmann, managing director of Voit'sAnaheim Metro office.

Strassman cites four recent transactions, including a37,144-square-foot office lease by Ossur North America, aprosthetic limb manufacturing company. Ossur signed a six-yearlease valued at $5 million for the space, which is at 27051 TowneCenter Dr. in Foothill Ranch and will serve as Ossur NorthAmerica's headquarters. The company is consolidating three officelocations from Aliso Viejo and Camarillo in order to be closer toits Foothill Ranch-based manufacturing facility.