About Us

The Avidan Group is a family-owned and operate industrial real estate developer headquartered in Elizabeth, N.J.

Initially focused on the North Jersey Metro, where the multi-generational company has been active for 60+ years, The Avidan Group has deployed a successful expansion strategy while remaining attentive to each tenant’s unique needs. It is this core value that serves as a springboard for bolstering each of our client relationships – the backbone of our business.

While remaining focused on the development, ownership and hands-on management of quality, well-located single and multi-purpose industrial real estate properties, The Avidan Group maintains a strong presence throughout several major hubs along the East Coast. By casting a wider net and growing its portfolio in these key markets, The Avidan Group continues to record year-over-year exponential market growth.

Our History

1960
Marvin Klein establishes Towne Manor to develop townhomes in Staten Island, NY
Marvin Klein establishes Towne Manor to develop townhomes in Staten Island, NY
1970
In anticipation of mass cargo imports into the U.S., Klein Industries is formed to build warehouses in Bayonne & Elizabeth, NJ
In anticipation of mass cargo imports into the U.S., Klein Industries is formed to build warehouses in Bayonne & Elizabeth, NJ
1972
Klein Industries builds headquarters in the heart of Port Elizabeth
Klein Industries builds headquarters in the heart of Port Elizabeth
1975
Avi Avidan joins Klein Industries as Project Manager
1984
Avi Avidan takes over leadership role and operates Klein Industries
1990
Klein Industries portfolio continues to grow within New Jersey
Klein Industries portfolio continues to grow within New Jersey
2000
Avidan Management, LLC is established
2001
First freezer building is built
2007
Josh Avidan joins Avidan Management as Operations and Leasing Manager
2011
Avidan Energy Solutions (AES) completes the largest roof-mounted solar installation in the U.S. at the time, producing more than 4 megawatts of electric power annually
Avidan Energy Solutions (AES) completes the largest roof-mounted solar installation in the U.S. at the time, producing more than 4 megawatts of electric power annually
2012
AES completes its second rooftop solar installation producing more than 2 megawatts of electric power annually
AES completes its second rooftop solar installation producing more than 2 megawatts of electric power annually
2012
Avidan Management completes one of the largest industrial building sales involving 3MSF of industrial assets sold to New York Life
2013
The Avidan Group is established and the portfolio continues to grow under the leadership of Josh Avidan
2014
The Avidan Group constructs a state-of-the-art freezer building in Elizabeth, NJ
The Avidan Group constructs a state-of-the-art freezer building in Elizabeth, NJ
2015
The Avidan Group completes the second of two warehouses for the Elizabeth Logistics Center, including dry warehouse and a modern food processing facility
The Avidan Group completes the second of two warehouses for the Elizabeth Logistics Center, including dry warehouse and a modern food processing facility
2016
The Avidan Group wins coveted NAIOP Deal of the Year award for the Elizabeth Logistics Center
The Avidan Group wins coveted NAIOP Deal of the Year award for the Elizabeth Logistics Center
2019
The Avidan Group expands footprint to Maryland, Tennessee & Florida
2023
The Avidan Group continues to expand its geographic & property footprint

Eye on the Future

Today, The Avidan Group is actively involved in managing 1MSF of industrial real estate assets – from warehouse/distribution centers to flex space and outdoor storage. We have a strong and active presence across New Jersey, Maryland, Tennessee and Florida. The Avidan Group has built its business – and that of its tenants – based on a client-first partnership philosophy. At The Avidan Group, we believe investing in relationships is the key to building business. And our future.

Our

Mission

While subscribing to the initial core beliefs and visionary business philosophies established by its predecessor firm Avidan Management, The Avidan Group, LLC (TAG) has expanded its business model to align with and exceed the expectations of its clients in today’s ever-evolving marketplace. In addition to cultivating existing relationships and forging new ones, TAG strives to deliver best-in-class facilities and agile, personalized service excellence that deliver the highest results. TAG’s success is defined by the axiom “relationships matter,” and reflected in our role as more than a landlord in a traditional sense. The Avidan Group is your partner and an extension of your business.

Avi Avidan

Avi Avidan

Chairman / Managing Member

Avi Avidan, Chairman / Managing Member of Avidan Management, oversees every facet of real estate development, including construction, acquisition, financing, leasing and day-to-day property-management operations. In total, this privately held company portfolio is comprised of 3MSF of warehouse distribution centers, industrial parks and flex/high-tech buildings owned and managed by various family-office-related entities that fall under the Avidan Management / The Avidan Group umbrella.

An acknowledged renewable energy trailblazer, Avi also is credited with installing and operating one of the first and largest rooftop-mounted solar panel systems for an industrial property in North America (2011). This ground-breaking milestone represents the level of tenant commitment for which Avi has become known during the course of his 40+-year real estate development career, which started as an industrial-building construction worker and then as a project manager for a Fortune-500 company build-to-suit office building. Today, Avi is a self-made success story at the helm of one of the region’s most respected family-owned and operated business-entity groups.

Josh Avidan

Josh Avidan

Managing Member

Josh Avidan, Managing Member, joined The Avidan Group’s predecessor firm Avidan Management in 2006. In this role, he spearheads all real estate development-related activities, ranging from construction, acquisition, and financing to leasing, property management and day-to-day operations. This industrial-focused portfolio encompasses +3MSF of single and multi-purpose industrial real estate properties spanning warehouse/distribution centers to flex space and outdoor storage.

Since joining the company, Josh has been involved with several important project milestones. These include the installation and operation of a 4.26-MW / 17,745-panel solar electrical system atop a 656,000-SF distribution facility in Edison, N.J. and formation of The Avidan Group, LLC, to spearhead the company’s client relationship expansion and establishing a presence within emerging geographic regions.

A graduate of Hofstra University with a degree in Business Management, Josh is active in several commercial real estate organizations, including NAIOP New Jersey. He also serves on the First Bank Board of Advisors.