The Florida distribution arm of France-based Sonepar USA istaking 40,403 sf for seven years at an aggregate rent of $1 millionat the 1913 North US 301 location here. The transaction brings thepark's occupancy to 71%.

Trey Carswell, an associate of industrial services in the localoffice of Advantis Real Estate Services Co./GVA negotiated for thetenant. Ann Adams and Irene Quisenberry of Taylor & Mathis Co.represented MetLife. Finding adequate space for World Electricwasn't a quick assignment. The tenant was occupying about 17,000 sfat 6809 N. Nebraska Ave. and its lease was expiring in May2005.

"World Electric Supply had several requirements, including aneed for much sought after outside storage, which made locatingspace alternatives a difficult task," Carswell tells GlobeSt.com."Several locations were evaluated, including possible build-to-suitland sites, before the final location was selected."