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Medline Plans Large Distribution Center Near Detroit

The project, expected to begin serving customers in late 2028, follows a Texas groundbreaking, expansion of Medline’s Prime Vendor model into Canada and replacement capacity secured after a California warehouse fire.

The Michigan-based distributor has added more than 100,000 square feet of distribution capacity in 2026 and is targeting further expansion in Mexico and the Northeastern U.S.

U.S. producer prices posted a robust 1.3% monthly jump, driven by sharp energy gains alongside accelerating services, transportation and wholesale trade margins. Get the key figures and breakdown by product category here, along with our...