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Tribus is a privately held firm that actively invests in new business creation, real estate, trade related and other business opportunities. We seek real estate, businesses or products with high potential that can benefit from our financial support, management and expertise.
Current portfolio includes industrial, commercial, hospitality and leisure properties.

Meet the partners

A combined over 150 years of experience in global trade, new business creation, production operations, real estate development, trade activities and investing expertise.

Gerrit Vreeken
Partner emeritus
Percy Vreeken
Partner
Ilja Vreeken
Partner
Steven Vreeken
Partner

History

1981
The humble origins began in 1981 when Gerrit Vreeken purchased the name and rights of TransNav, a subsidiary of Montreal based FedNav.

1983
Gerrit Vreeken with the assistance of his two eldest sons, Percy and Ilja began the family trading operations in St Clair Shores, Michigan. In time, trading focused on design and build of sophisticated tooling through partnerships with toolmakers primarily in Europe and Asia.
1992
Steven joined the team when the company had grown to include injection molding and assembly services through the establishment of TransNav Technologies, Inc.
1996
TransNav Mexico was formed to support the growing tool and production needs in Puebla, Mexico.
2012
TransNav acquired a plastics operation in Danville, Kentucky and formed TransNav Kentucky to meet the growing demand further South.
2014
Growth continued through the addition of various partnerships around the world. Trans-Cart, LLC was formed in 2014 to produce shopping carts and hand baskets for the retail industry.
2015
TransRompa was created to offer, tool building, molding and assembly services in the Czech Republic and China.
2018
Thereafter, followed multiple plant expansions and at the time of the successful sale to Plastivaloire of France, in 2018, TransNav was over 550,000 sq.ft. under roof and 65 acres of land divided into 5 buildings on 8 sites, located in Michigan, Kentucky and Puebla Mexico. All are crane buildings with necessary power and infrastructure to run large scale injection molding operations.
2019
After the successful conclusion of the sale, the Family continues to engage in business activities that take advantage of the skill sets garnered in the +35 years in working together. The combined knowledge in operations, project management, real estate oversite, acquisitions, and trade offers a unique and battle-hardened team to manage and pursue varied opportunities.
Immediate Lease Opportunities
211 W. Fort

Acquisition of 211 W. Fort, Detroit Michigan 48226 — a 28 story commercial building with over 560,000 sq. ft. of leasable space.

For details visit: colliers.com
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For leasing inquiries please contact:
Gary P. Grochowski,
SIOR Director of Agency Leasing | Detroit
gary.grochowski@colliers.com
‍Direct: +1 248 226 1856
Mobile: +1 248 981 6468

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Recent Activity

Cambria Hotel
600 W.Lafayette Detroit Downtown

Pleased to be an investor in this iconic Albert Kahn-designed WWJ radio station reborn as the Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown. Glamorous in design—yet timeless in nature—the hotel exudes urban sophistication, within a landmark location that lies just steps from downtown Detroit’s main attractions For reservations: Tel: 313.733.0300
cambriadetroit.com

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112 Kercheval

Acquired in January 2022, this 2 story 5000 sq ft office is located on 112 Kercheval Blvd. Closed on sale after improvements early 2023.

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18450 Mack

Acquired in 2018, this two story 3000 sq ft mixed use building was completed renovated . Closed on sale after improvements in Spring of 2024.

Tribus is actively engaged and vetting suitable investments in commercial real estate, trade related and other business opportunities.