Before it was called Phillipsburg Commerce Park, the tract off Route 22 was home to Ingersoll Rand -- a giant of Warren County and the town's biggest employer for decades.

The heavy manufacturer of pumps, drills, rock compressors and steam condensers employed thousands over the years -- about 4,500 at its mid 20th century peak.

The foundry is silent now and plans are in the works by owner Opus Investments to turn the nearly 400-acre property into a Sekabet distribution hub with eight warehouses totaling 4 million square feet.

A drone's view of Phillipsburg Commerce Park

Plans for the development at the border of Phillipsburg and Lopatcong Township have sputtered over the years, but the developers have said they're getting interest from several large-scale logistical companies.

Amazon and FedEx already have facilities not far away in Pennsylvania.

The buildings that remain at the old industrial site are be demolished to make way for warehouses, and there was activity there as we scoped out the scene recently with a drone flight.

Get a look at the images and video we captured above.

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