United Therapeutics Unveils Net Zero Energy Distribution Center
United Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: UTHR), a public benefit corporation, yesterday unveiled its new net zero energy distribution center located on the company’s co-headquarters campus in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. “As far as we are aware, this is the first cGMP warehouse designed to meet site net zero energy standards. Achieving this goal required extensive collaboration…
Supply Unchained: Codependent Infrastructure and Last-Mile Logistics Critical to Economic Growth
As the country begins its economic recovery efforts in all industries, it remains clear that last-mile logistics and solid infrastructure are key to seamlessly fueling growth throughout commercial real estate and beyond. Historically, the health of the commercial real estate segment has been a trustworthy indicator of the elasticity of the U.S. economy. CCIM Institute…
E. & J. Gallo Winery Establishing East Coast Operations in South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo), a global wine and spirits company, will build a new state-of-the-art production facility and distribution center in Chester County to support future business growth and its long-term innovation plans. The $423 million investment will create 496 new jobs over…
A M King Breaks Ground on ALDI Divisional HQ and Distribution Center in Southern Alabama
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build Firm, has partnered with ALDI U.S. to provide property consulting, design, and construction of ALDI’s new facility in Loxley, AL. The 570,660-square-foot divisional headquarters and distribution center will service more than 100 stores in southern Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and the Florida panhandle. The grocery retailer, which opened its…
Marlboro Development Team, Inc. Developing 208,000 Square Foot Class A Speculative Industrial Facility in Dillon, South Carolina
Marlboro Development Team, Inc. (MDT) announced the development of a new 208,000 square foot Class A industrial development in the Carolinas I-95 Megasite in Dillon County, SC. Scheduled for delivery in Q3 2021 and located on a 24-acre site within the park, the facility will be designed to accommodate modern logistics, manufacturing and distribution requirements…
Publix Announces Expansion of North Carolina Distribution Center
Publix announced today it will expand its distribution center in Greensboro, North Carolina, to include a dry grocery warehouse, which will add more than 1.2 million square feet of space. In February 2020, Publix broke ground on the distribution center’s first phase, a refrigerated warehouse, currently under construction. The entire distribution center is expected to…
The Evolution of the Warehouse: Trends in Technology, Design, Development and Delivery
The built environment is experiencing an unparalleled automated revolution across all commercial real estate asset classes, according to “The Evolution of the Warehouse: Trends in Technology, Design, Development and Delivery,” a new report published by the NAIOP Research Foundation. The report was authored by Steve Weikal, lecturer, researcher and CRE Tech lead, MIT Real Estate…
Lineage Logistics Expanding Operations in Charleston, SC
Lineage Logistics, an innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $34 million investment will create 36 new jobs. “Charleston has it all – first-rate infrastructure, great access, a top ranked port and a skilled workforce,” said Greg Lehmkuhl, Lineage Logistics, president and CEO. “South Carolina’s numerous…
Lowe’s Announces Expansion of Supply Chain Network
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today announced an update on its supply chain transformation to improve home delivery and support growing demand from DIY and Pro customers. Over the next 18 months, the company plans to open 50 cross dock delivery terminals, seven bulk distribution centers and four e-commerce fulfillment centers. This includes 20 cross…
A M King Mobilizes on Largest Avocado Ripening and Processing Facility in U.S.
Carolinas-based integrated Design-Build firm A M King has begun construction of a 262,000-square-foot ripening and cold storage distribution center in Laredo, Texas for Mission Produce Inc., the world’s largest grower, packer, and shipper of Hass avocados. Recently, A M King designed and constructed a smaller-scale cold storage distribution center in Charlotte, North Carolina for another…
