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<br />. ' <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />Computype is a worldwide leader in bar code technology, specialized labelling, label <br /> <br />application equipment and adhesives. You may encounter Computype bar coding <br /> <br />technology when donating blood to the Red Cross, checking out books at a library, or <br /> <br />using products from companies such as Motorola or Ford Motor. Founded in Roseville <br /> <br />in 1975, Computype employs more than one hundred people at its production and office <br /> <br />headquarters there. Other production facilities are located in New Hampshire, United <br /> <br />Kingdom and France. Products and technology developed in Roseville are sold <br /> <br />worldwide. <br /> <br />By mid-summer of last year, Computype's Roseville facility was bursting at the seams and <br /> <br /> <br />approaching the end of its lease tenn. Their landlord had been upfront with a lease <br /> <br /> <br />extension possibility that included expanded space and competitive rent but required <br /> <br />Computype to fund the reconfiguration of the current and added space, as well as major <br /> <br /> <br />equipment additions, a substantial expenditure. Like most growing companies, Computype <br /> <br /> <br />prefers to allocate capital to people and equipment, not bricks, mortar and drywall. The <br /> <br /> <br />company could not justify committing major capital to tenant improvements. <br /> <br />Building a new facility seemed to be the most workable alternative because costs of <br /> <br /> <br />construction and build-out could be included in the annual rent. While comparing "build-to- <br /> <br /> <br />suit" options, Computype contacted John Scholz of Frauenshuh Companies. Scholz <br /> <br /> <br />introduced Tom Hauschild and Dick Strassburg who head Frauenshuh's manufacturing and <br /> <br /> <br />high tech practice. Frauenshuh Companies was asked to assist in final negotiation of the <br />