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Weekend of events begins next chapter in the camera brand’s storied history

Alfred Sanzari Enterprises is proud to announce the successful opening of Leica Camera, Inc.’s 12,274-square-foot North American headquarters at its iconic Glenpointe corporate campus, located at 500 Frank W. Boulevard in Teaneck, N.J.

Founded in 1869, Leica Camera, Inc. is an international, premium manufacturer of cameras and sports optics dedicated to the advancement of photography. The legendary reputation of the Leica brand is built upon a long tradition of excellent quality and innovative technologies paired with renowned German craftsmanship and industrial design. Leica Camera Inc. is also committed to growing the global photography community through its Leica Galleries; the Leica Akademie, a renowned global photography education program; and a wide range of award programs including the Leica Oskar Barnack Award, which is considered one of the world’s most prestigious photography awards.

Relocating from its previous North American headquarters in Allendale, N.J., Leica Camera’s new home at Glenpointe seamlessly combines an office, showroom and repair facility into one space. The office includes ample working spaces for the company’s employees who work from the office each day as well as an equipment repair facility staffed by Leica’s award-winning repair team. In a nod to Leica’s highly sought-after cameras, the office also boasts a camera display showroom. Beyond its own space, Leica’s presence is also felt in the shared hallways outside of the office through the display of prints from Leica Camera’s global network of professional and amateur photographers.

“We are honored to celebrate the grand opening of Leica Camera’s new North American headquarters with their team,” said Carolina Gutierrez, Manager, Leasing and Marketing at Alfred Sanzari Enterprises. “Their creative use of not just their space but the entire campus highlights the endless possibilities presented to companies searching for a home at Glenpointe.”

On Thursday, April 20, the grand opening celebration began with a welcome reception where attendees from across the globe were invited to tour Leica’s new space and speak with its leadership about the move to Glenpointe. Aiming to build on the excitement of the week, Leica also hosted its annual Leica Society International Spring Conference at the Glenpointe Marriot from April 21-23. The program welcomed hundreds of Leica enthusiasts worldwide to enjoy an unparalleled lineup of artists and events that celebrated the iconic brand and its cameras.

Mike Giannattasio, President of Leica Camera U.S. added, “We knew from our first meeting that the Alfred Sanzari Enterprises team shared the same commitment to quality and service that has defined our success for over 150 years. We look forward to building upon our relationship with the firm in the years to come and continue to welcome our employees and community to experience all that the Glenpointe campus has to offer.”

Ryan Sanzari, President of Alfred Sanzari Enterprises, stated, “We warmly welcome Leica Camera as they open their North American headquarters at Glenpointe. It is with immense pleasure that we open our doors and invite them to experience the one-of-a-kind environment we have cultivated. As we embark on this exciting journey together, we are eager to build a strong and enduring relationship with Leica Camera to support their continued success and growth.”

Beyond the new office, Leica Camera’s employees will also be able to enjoy Glenpointe’s diverse slate of amenity offerings that are unmatched by any other property in the market. Amenities include Marketplace, An Urban Eatery at Glenpointe, a modern dining hall offering delicious, scratch-made, chef-prepared grab n’ go meals and made-to-order options as well as specialty items from local purveyors such as locally roasted coffee from Coffeecol and small-batch chocolates and pastries from Balthazar Bakery, Marketplace, An Urban Eatery has options for any palate. In addition, the campus features the 26,000-square-foot Glenpointe Fitness Center, The Green, a 22,000-square-foot multi-purpose outdoor amenity space, 700 hotel rooms across three on-site hotels, casual and fine dining options, an on-site full-service Starbucks, abundant covered parking and 24/7 security. Further enhancing the tenant experience is Glenpointe’s partnership with Better Spaces, a robust tenant engagement service that operates via The Pointe, an on-site community lounge, as well as virtually through the Better Spaces app, to offer tenants over 40 free programs and classes per week.