By Townhall Chicago News Staff
Northfield-based Medline on Wednesday announced plans to build an approximately 800,000-square-foot distribution center in Van Buren Township, Mich., expanding the healthcare supply company’s Midwestern logistics network.
The facility, located in a Detroit suburb, represents a new investment in Michigan and the broader Medline distribution network, adding capacity and operational flexibility as the company works to meet the evolving needs of healthcare providers, according to a news release.
“This investment in Van Buren Township reflects Medline’s continued focus on strengthening our Michigan distribution network and investing in our people,” Billy Abrams, executive vice president of supply chain solutions at Medline, said in the release. “The new facility allows us to add capacity and flexibility in a key Midwest market while giving our teams more tools, resources and support to serve healthcare providers across Michigan and the broader region.”
Tom Reynolds, executive vice president of acute care for Medline, said the facility will strengthen the company’s supply chain.
“We expect this new facility to strengthen our ability to serve customers with a more resilient and responsive supply chain,” Reynolds said in the release. “Van Buren Township allows us to expand capacity and flexibility in Michigan, helping us better support healthcare providers across the state and the broader Midwest.”
Kevin McNamara, Van Buren Township supervisor, said the community welcomes the investment.
“We expect this investment to bring new jobs, support local economic growth and show confidence in our community,” McNamara said in the release. “Medline’s focus on innovation and healthcare makes them a strong addition to Van Buren Township.”
Ashley Capital, a developer and operator of logistics real estate, is leading development of the site at its Crossroads Distribution Center North industrial park.
“We’re excited to support Medline’s continued growth in Michigan through the development of this new facility at our Crossroads Distribution Center North industrial park in Van Buren Township,” Kevin Hegg, vice president at Ashley Capital, said in the release. “This project represents a significant investment in the region and reinforces the importance of modern industrial infrastructure in supporting job creation, supply chain efficiency and long-term economic growth.”
The new facility is expected to use many of the same technologies already deployed at other Medline locations. It is expected to begin serving customers in late 2028, according to the release.
Medline, which trades on Nasdaq under the ticker MDLN, describes itself as the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Headquartered in Northfield, the company employs more than 45,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries.
The company is one of the largest private employers in the Chicago suburbs, with its corporate headquarters located in northern Cook County.
