Trammell Crow officials told GlobeSt.com Monday that Van Merkel Inc., an Austin-based manufacturer of gourmet baked goods, is leasing 50,000 sf in the 100-acre Expo Business Park at Burleson Rd. and Stassney Lane.

Better known as The Chippery, Van Merkel was founded some 15 years ago. The Chippery, which has multiple locations throughout Austin, is known for its fresh-baked goods and extra-large cookies. The space will be used as a main production facility. The office/warehouse structure tentatively is slated for a December completion.

Van Merkel officials anticipate moving Jan. 1 from its existing plant at 6406 Burleson Rd. The company plans to add two frozen gourmet production lines with the extra space.

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