Medline installs automated system in 24th distribution center
By HME News Staff
Updated 10:12 AM CDT, Tue May 19, 2026
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline has unveiled a new AutoStore installation at its distribution center in Aurora, Colo., as part of an ongoing effort to drive efficiency, optimize fulfillment and increase order capacity amid growing customer demand in the region. This is Medline's 24th AutoStore installation nationwide. "Medline's continued investment in AutoStore technology is a good example of our relentless effort to drive operational excellence within our supply chain as demand grows," said Sean Halligan, Medline's executive vice president of operations. "Bringing a new AutoStore installation to Aurora is another step in modernizing our network, helping us get critical supplies to customers with the speed and accuracy they count on, while supporting a more streamlined fulfillment environment for our team members." AutoStore is an automated storage and retrieval system that uses robots and high-density storage technology to streamline fulfillment, increase throughput and drive distribution efficiency. Medline's AutoStore installation in Aurora will include eight induction workstations, 10 picking workstations, 38,000 bins and 96 robots, which will assist Medline employees with item sorting, retrieval and transport. These join Medline's fleet of more than 2,100 robots across its global distribution footprint.
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