Red Lab Logistics Buys Former Liberty Tap Room
The logistics company plans to move its headquarters to a new Mount Pleasant site early next year.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Commercial
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Red Lab Logistics has purchased the former Liberty Tap Room & Grill building in Mount Pleasant for $3.45 million. The company plans to renovate the site to serve as its new consolidated headquarters.
Why it matters
This move allows Red Lab Logistics to bring its operations under one roof as it expands, leaving its current leased space in downtown Charleston.
The property at 1028 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. spans 1.26 acres and includes a 10,051-square-foot building. It was originally developed in 1994 and sat mostly vacant for several years following 2019.
The players
Red Lab Logistics
A logistics firm that currently maintains its headquarters in downtown Charleston and plans to expand its operations in Mount Pleasant.
Mark Volkmann
A property investor who previously acquired the former Liberty Tap Room building in 2021.
The details
The firm intends to transform the vacant building into an office space that will replace its current headquarters spread across two separate buildings on Upper King Street. The transaction officially closed on October 14, 2026.
Timeline
The property was first developed in 1994.
The building became mostly empty in 2019.
Mark Volkmann purchased the property in 2021.
The sale to Red Lab Logistics closed on October 14, 2026.
The company expects to move to Mount Pleasant in early 2027.
Culture Shift
This move reflects a broader trend of fast-growing companies seeking to consolidate operations within the Inc. 5000 framework to better manage scale. By moving to a dedicated building, the company shifts away from the fragmented office model typical of rapid urban startups.
The revitalization of the 10,051-square-foot building at 1028 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. will bring new daily activity to a site that has been largely vacant since 2019. Local residents and commuters may notice construction activity at the site as renovations begin prior to the 2027 move-in.
The takeaway
Consolidating headquarters into a single company-owned property often serves as a key milestone for growing businesses aiming to streamline communication. For business leaders, this transition underscores the importance of scaling infrastructure to match rapid operational growth.
Further reading
For more information on the local business environment, visit the Mount Pleasant Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Post and Courier.
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