Medline, Gov. Parson celebrate state-of-the-art distribution center in St. Peters
Part of Medline’s Healthcare Resiliency Initiative, facility will help improve healthcare services delivery in the region
By Medline Newsroom Staff | August 31, 2023
St. Peters, Mo., August 30, 2023 – Medline today celebrated the opening of its 800,000-square-foot LEED-certified distribution center in St. Peters, Missouri. Governor Michael L. Parson joined leaders from St. Charles County and the City of St. Peters, as well as Medline team members, during a ribbon-cutting event at the distribution center located at 5000 Premier Parkway. Representatives from hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare providers in Missouri and Southern Illinois also took part in the event, which included remarks from officials and facility tours.
“We are grateful to the state of Missouri, St. Charles County and City of St. Peters for welcoming us to this community,” said Steve Miller, Medline executive vice president of supply chain, “We pledge to continue to be good neighbors, responsible employers, and real advocates for improving the delivery of health care in this state and region.”
The $75-million site handles the distribution of thousands of medical products and devices shipped to healthcare providers across the continuum of care, such as hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory surgery centers, hospices and physician offices. The St. Peters facility supports more than 150 jobs and a payroll of over $8 million.
“Missourians’ access to quality health care remains a critical priority for our administration,” said Governor Mike Parson. “That’s why we welcome Medline and its goal to help improve our health system by supporting so many of the dedicated health care providers across Missouri and neighboring communities. We’re confident our state’s skilled workforce, central location, and welcoming business climate will serve Medline well.”
The St. Peters distribution center is a part of Medline’s $2 billion Healthcare Resilience Initiative, a national, multi-year capital expenditure campaign that includes new distribution centers, manufacturing capabilities and information technology upgrades to further its commitment to delivering superior customer service and improving health care services delivery. Medline will spend approximately $280,000 annually with local vendors for maintenance, upkeep and operations support of the St. Peters distribution center.
“On behalf of the City of St. Peters, I welcome Medline,” said Len Pagano, St. Peters Mayor, “This facility provides essential healthcare resources for our county, our state and neighboring communities. We look forward to a long-lasting partnership here between Medline and our city.”
“It’s a big win when one of the largest healthcare suppliers in the country selects your community for its new facility,” said Scott Drachnik, president & CEO of the Economic Development Council (EDC) of St. Charles County. “We look forward to supporting Medline’s growth in St. Charles County for years to come.”
“We are pleased to welcome Medline to St. Charles County and look forward to seeing the company’s continued success,” added St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “The logistics service Medline provides will support high-quality healthcare and make important economic contributions in our county.”
Medline serves the nation’s top healthcare systems, operating over 50 distribution centers and 30+ global manufacturing facilities across North America. Medline distributes 300,000 unique medical products, including 65,000+ manufactured by Medline.
Learn how Medline tailors solutions across the entire continuum of care as a manufacturer and distributor by visiting https://www.medline.com/supply-chain/.
About Medline
Medline is a healthcare company – a medical supply manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider focused on improving the overall operating performance of healthcare. Partnering across the continuum of care, Medline helps providers to activate the clinical and supply chain resources needed to deliver their best care. With the agility to solve problems quickly and the scale to partner with providers for their sustained success, Medline is able to invest in its customers for the future and rapidly respond to a dynamically changing market with customized solutions.
Medline was most recently named to the Forbes America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women lists, and was recognized for the 12th year by Chicago Tribune as a Top Workplace. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., Medline has 35,000+ employees worldwide and operates in over 125 countries and territories. Learn more at www.medline.com.
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