EMC Industrial Park, New Caney
The East Montgomery County Industrial Park: more than 930 acres of industry, and what it means for property owners nearby
Whether you are a business owner looking for space, an employee relocating for a new job, or a homeowner wondering what the park means for your street, I can help with both the commercial and the residential side.
A Park Built to Grow
The EMC Industrial Park, officially the East Montgomery County Industrial Park, is the employment center of East Montgomery County. It sits in New Caney off FM 1485 West and Gene Campbell Road, a short drive from I-69, and it is owned and developed by the East Montgomery County Improvement District. In its October 2026 issue of The Insider, EMCID reported that it recently acquired another 30 acres, bringing the park to more than 930 acres, and that every business operating there has expanded since moving in.
EMCID President and CEO Frank McCrady put it this way: “Companies aren’t just choosing East Montgomery; they’re choosing to grow here.” The park’s newest headline tenant proves the point. GCP Paper USA, which makes private-label tissue and paper products, is building its flagship U.S. manufacturing facility in the park, a plant of roughly 566,000 square feet on a 32-acre site.
For the surrounding communities, a park like this does more than add jobs. Tax value from the park supports local schools, Lone Star College, emergency services and law enforcement, and it gives people who live in New Caney and Porter a real option to work close to home.
The Park at a Glance
The Workforce and the Region Around the Park
The park sits inside a district of about 158 square miles, roughly 20 miles northeast of downtown Houston along I-69, and part of the Houston, The Woodlands and Sugar Land metro area. EMCID estimates about 25,359 residents in unincorporated New Caney and about 34,781 in Porter, with smaller cities such as Roman Forest, Splendora, Woodbranch Village and Patton Village nearby, plus the Montgomery County section of Kingwood. Most of Kingwood itself sits across the line in Harris County.
That population is the labor pool. EMCID’s list of major employers in the district includes New Caney ISD with 2,141 employees, the Walmart Distribution Center with 980, Kennedy Fabricating and Rig Services with 350, and Saddlecreek Logistics, serving Lowe’s, with 185. For an employer, that means a workforce that already lives here. For an employee, it means jobs that do not require a daily drive to Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Energy Corridor or Conroe, the Montgomery County seat.
The district is governed by the EMCID board of directors, chaired by Brenda Webb, which meets on the second Thursday of each month at The Atrium Center. Much of the housing that serves the park is newer construction, so buyers comparing a resale home with a builder’s inventory should read my guide to new construction homes before choosing.
Who Is in the Park
GCP Paper USA
Private-label tissue and paper products, building its flagship U.S. manufacturing plant at 19685 Emerald Lane.
Titan Environmental
Geosynthetics and engineered construction products, with its U.S. headquarters in New Caney at 18900 Celia Way.
MultiSeal
Tire sealants for industrial, agricultural and off-road vehicles, opened in a 42,000-square-foot building in 2023.
HydraSpecma
A Swedish hydraulics company, one of several international firms EMCID lists in the park.
Walmart Distribution Center
A major regional distribution operation and one of the park's best known neighbors.
Command Energy, Keysteel and Presidential Billiards
International companies from Canada, Mexico and South Africa that EMCID lists among park tenants.
Tenant list drawn from EMCID and published local reporting. Ask EMCID for the current roster.
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6 Steps to Finding Industrial Space Near the Park
Define the use before the address
Manufacturing, distribution, contractor yard and flex office each need different clear heights, power, dock doors and truck courts. Write the must-haves down first. My industrial and flex space guide has a checklist.
Decide whether to lease, buy or build
A lease preserves capital, buying builds equity, and a build-to-suit gets you exactly what you need on a longer timeline. The table below compares the three.
Talk to EMCID about park sites
The district markets land inside the park directly and can explain the local and state incentive programs it publishes.
Search the surrounding corridor too
Some of the best fits for smaller users are just outside the park, along FM 1485, FM 1314 and the I-69 frontage roads. I search warehouse and distribution space and commercial land across New Caney and Porter.
Run real due diligence
Confirm utilities, access, flood status, deed restrictions and any MUD or district obligations. My Texas commercial due diligence checklist walks through every item.
Negotiate with representation on your side
Landlords have brokers. You should too. Tenant representation keeps the terms honest, and in many lease deals the fee is built into the landlord side. Ask me how it works for your search.
Lease, Buy or Build?
Living Near the EMC Industrial Park
If you are relocating for a job in the park, you have more choices than most people expect. Valley Ranch offers a master-planned community with its own town center. Tavola and Roman Forest are close to FM 1485. Across I-69, Porter neighborhoods like The Highlands, Woodridge Forest and Porter Heights give you different lot sizes, ages of homes and price points. If you need time to learn the area first, start with homes for rent in New Caney.
Most of these neighborhoods are in New Caney ISD, and many sit in a MUD, so compare the full tax rate and confirm the school campus by address before you choose. My Moving to New Caney guide covers commutes, schools and everyday life.
Already own a home and thinking about moving closer to work? Selling and buying at the same time is the most common situation I handle. A free home valuation tells you what your current home is likely to bring, so we can plan the timing of both moves. If you own commercial property near the park, a Broker Opinion of Value is the right starting point.
What the Park Means for Nearby Property
Homeowners near FM 1485 ask me two questions about the park: will it help my value, and will it change my neighborhood? The fair answer to the first is that steady, well-paying jobs close by tend to support housing demand over time, but they do not set the price of any single house. Your sale price will still come down to recent comparable sales, the condition of the home, the tax rate, flood exposure and how many similar homes are for sale at the same moment. A comparative market analysis is how we measure that honestly.
The answer to the second question is mostly about traffic. Industrial users bring trucks, and the roads around the park have been rebuilt to handle them. If you are buying a home, drive the route from the house to I-69 at the hours you would actually commute, and look at where truck traffic runs before you commit.
For small businesses, the park is a customer base. Suppliers, fabricators, equipment rental, staffing firms, restaurants and service companies all benefit from a workforce that EMCID put at nearly 2,000 jobs in 2023, before the latest expansions. If you are weighing a storefront or a small flex unit nearby, I can help you compare retail space and flex options, and walk you through EMCID’s Facade Improvement Grant, which provides up to $10,000 in matching funds per business for qualified exterior improvements in eligible parts of the district.
Why Work With a Broker Who Does Both
Most agents in this market sell homes. Most commercial brokers ignore the residential side. I do both, which means a business owner relocating a team, an employee buying a first home and an investor buying a flex building can all work with the same broker who understands how the pieces connect. I am a 5.0-rated broker across 44 verified HAR.com client surveys, based in Kingwood, not a franchise, and I have worked the Lake Houston and East Montgomery County market for more than a decade.
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EMC Industrial Park FAQ
Where is the EMC Industrial Park?
The park is in New Caney in East Montgomery County, off FM 1485 West and Gene Campbell Road, near I-69 (US 59). EMCID describes it as about 25 minutes from downtown Houston and within minutes of Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Grand Parkway (SH 99) and the Port of Houston.
How many acres is the EMC Industrial Park?
EMCID reported in October 2026 that it recently acquired another 30 acres, bringing the park to more than 930 acres across several tracts, with continued plans for expansion.
Which companies are in the EMC Industrial Park?
EMCID lists Command Energy, Keysteel, Presidential Billiards, a Walmart distribution center and HydraSpecma among its tenants. Titan Environmental, MultiSeal and Elevation Land Solutions opened there in 2023, and GCP Paper USA is building its flagship U.S. manufacturing facility in the park.
What is GCP Paper building in New Caney?
GCP Paper USA, a producer of private-label tissue and paper products, is building a manufacturing facility of roughly 566,000 square feet on a 32-acre site at 19685 Emerald Lane in the park. In 2023 the company signed an agreement with EMCID for a planned investment of about $400 million in Montgomery County.
Can I lease or buy industrial space near the park?
Sites inside the park are marketed through EMCID. For flex, warehouse, yard and land opportunities in the surrounding New Caney and Porter area, I can help you search, compare lease terms and negotiate. Call me at 832-445-8934.
Where do people who work at the park live?
Many choose New Caney and Porter communities such as Valley Ranch, Tavola, Roman Forest, Woodbranch, The Highlands, Woodridge Forest and Porter Heights, all within a short drive. Kingwood and Humble are close options too.
I own a home near the park. Should I sell now?
Only if it fits your plans. A growing employment center can support buyer demand, but every sale depends on your specific home and the competing inventory. Start with a free market analysis and we will decide on timing together.