Medline makes new investment in network of distribution centers

NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline plans to expand its national network of 45 distribution centers across the U.S. by constructing a new 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center in Midlothian, Texas. The distribution center is expected to be fully operational in the second quarter of 2027 and is the first new distribution center announced by Medline after its initial public offering (IPO) in December of last year. “Today we have more than 26 million square feet of warehouse space in the U.S., and we are continuing to invest in our network as our customers’ needs grow,” said Sean Halligan, executive vice president of operations for Medline. “Our vast network of distribution centers, 80 days of on-hand inventory, advanced technologies and owned fleet of trucks demonstrate our relentless focus on our customers and our drive to meet their evolving and growing needs.” This second distribution center in the Dallas-Fort Worth market complements the Wilmer location as Medline’s customer base continues to expand in the region. The Midlothian center is expected to include the advanced technologies used at Medline’s other large distribution centers, including the AutoStore storage and retrieval system. It will serve health care providers across the continuum of care in the area, including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, physician offices, nursing homes and hospices. “Our network of distribution centers strategically located across the country enables us to provide next-day delivery to 95% of our customers in the U.S.,” Halligan said. “We were thrilled many of our local customers, elected officials and community stakeholders in Midlothian joined us in celebrating this exciting groundbreaking.”

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