August 5, 2022 – Medline recently celebrated the opening of its 1.4 million-square-foot, LEED-certified distribution center in Grayslake, Illinois. The company says the facility is estimated to be the largest medical-grade distribution center in the country.
The $125 million, state-of-the-art facility distributes thousands of individual products and devices to Midwest and U.S. healthcare providers across the continuum of care, including hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory surgery centers, hospices and physicians’ offices. Over $1.3 billion in annual orders are expected to be handled from the Grayslake facility.
“We are so grateful to be here today celebrating our newest facility with our customers, local officials and partner organizations,” said Brian Bevers, senior vice president of operations at Medline. “Medline has operated in Lake County for nearly 50 years, and we look forward to growing our presence in the community with this latest facility in Grayslake. Thank you to all who have supported us and for joining us on this special day.”
The Grayslake distribution center is a part of Medline’s $2 billion Healthcare Resilience Initiative, a national capital expenditure campaign that included new distribution centers, manufacturing capabilities and information technology (IT) upgrades to further the company’s commitment to delivering superior customer service.
Medline currently manages six facilities throughout Lake County, Illinois, including offices, manufacturing and distribution. Medline supports small businesses and plans to spend approximately $2.5 million annually with local vendors for maintenance, upkeep and operations in Grayslake. Medline employs more than 3,000 team members, supports more than 15 local nonprofit organizations, and provides an annual, total economic impact of nearly $1.3 billion in Lake County.