The facility is expected to bring 100 new jobs to the city. Construction will begin this fall on the 830,000 square foot medical supplies distribution center located at the Southern end of the Polk Commerce Centre. The state of the art industrial warehouse will be designed and constructed to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED certification and will incorporate a variety of sustainable features.
Why Auburndale
After looking at several locations, Medline chose the site in the city of Auburndale for its central location and accessibility to its area customers. Five hospitals are located in Polk County along with a multitude of other medical care facilities. The distribution center will be situated right off of the Polk Parkway, near Interstate 4, and 45 minutes from Tampa and Orlando.
Medline is committed to helping healthcare providers perform at their very best. The company’s innovative products and programs can be found in hospitals, physician offices, ambulatory surgery centers, nursing homes, home care and at retail. This new distribution center is a strategic move that will allow the company to continue providing high quality products to its customers while positioning it for future growth. Medline is very excited for this opportunity to collaborate with and contribute to the Auburndale community.
“The name Medline is a big benefit, it joins the numerous businesses that we have here in Auburndale and Polk County,” says Auburndale Community Development Director, Amy Palmer. Saddle Creek Logistics Services recently opened a distribution center there, and will be expanding its facility from 468,000 to 811,000 square feet. Click here to continue reading.
