first industrial realty trust is a reit (nyse: fr) and leading owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate. an enterprising group of problem solvers, first industrial is dedicated to helping businesses - from multinational corporations to regional companies - stay ahead of their evolving requirements. providing a range of supply chain solutions, first industrial owns an industrial portfolio of more than 650 properties in the top north american industrial markets. through our successful established platform, we lease, manage, buy, sell and develop only industrial assets. in addition, our experienced professionals have unmatched market knowledge, and continuously provide industry leading customer service and responsiveness. first industrial satisfies industrial real estate needs by offering bulk and regional distribution centers, light industrial, and other industrial facility types. but more than available properties, today’s corporations require a strategic real estate