DHL SUPPLY CHAIN KICKS OFF CONSTRUCTION ON NEARLY 1 MILLION-SQUARE-FOOT LIFE SCIENCES FACILITY IN LEBANON, PA
Press Release: Westerville, OH, Aug. 12, 2021
- $88M investment earmarked for two facilities at site
- 200 jobs created at life sciences and healthcare facility
DHL Supply Chain, the North American contract logistics leader within Deutsche Post DHL Group, has begun construction on a new state-of-the-art warehousing facility in Lebanon, PA, which will help optimize logistics in the Northeast region for a leading life sciences and pharmaceutical company.
DHL Supply Chain’s $88 million investment includes the construction of two facilities at 3100 State Drive. The first building, a 970,000 square foot manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution facility, is expected to be operational by the end of First Quarter 2022 and will create at least 200 jobs.
As the largest third-party logistics provider for the life sciences and healthcare industry in the U.S., DHL provides unmatched experience and expertise to more than 50 of the world’s leading life sciences and healthcare customers. DHL’s dedicated life sciences and healthcare sector has deep global and local knowledge, including 70+ quality assurance team members in North America to ensure regulatory and licensing compliance. With more than 35 dedicated life sciences facilities in the U.S. and a companywide commitment to operations excellence and innovation, DHL Supply Chain is the trusted logistics partner for life sciences and healthcare companies across over-the-counter and consumer healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
“Life sciences and healthcare logistics is complex with no margin for error given the life-sustaining and life-saving nature of the equipment and supplies moving through our supply chains,” said Scott Cubbler, President of Life Sciences and Healthcare at DHL Supply Chain, North America. “At DHL Supply Chain, we understand this complexity and have developed the industry leading team of logistics experts to implement cutting-edge solutions. Our investment in Lebanon Valley will enable our life science partner to fulfill their commitment to excellence in patient care.”
Leveraging the expertise of DHL Supply Chain’s Real Estate Solutions (RES) team, DHL was able to execute a plan for this Lebanon Valley property through redevelopment in order to create a sustainable site while providing a boost to the local economy.
RES is where market-leading property expertise meets unparalleled logistics knowledge and know-how. Offering integrated customer solutions, unmatched commercial creativity, on-the-ground knowledge and operational excellence, RES is able to achieve what others can’t. With transactions totaling more than 9 million square feet across the U.S. since 2020, DHL has been able to help accelerate customer growth in markets with long-term development potential.
“DHL Supply Chain is focused on building integrated, best-in-class facilities that satisfy the needs of our customers across a vast array of industry verticals with a keen eye on sustainable development,” said Carl DeLuca, Head of Real Estate, Americas, DHL Supply Chain. “Our dedicated in-house RES platform prides itself on custom-designing and implementing warehouse and distribution facilities for DHL operating sectors so that our customers can stay focused on their core business needs. We targeted Lebanon Valley for its workforce talent and manufacturing and distribution capabilities as an ideal location for our life science customer.”
DHL Supply Chain’s $88 million investment includes the construction of two facilities at 3100 State Drive. The first building, a 970,000 square foot manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution facility, is expected to be operational by the end of First Quarter 2022 and will create at least 200 jobs.
As the largest third-party logistics provider for the life sciences and healthcare industry in the U.S., DHL provides unmatched experience and expertise to more than 50 of the world’s leading life sciences and healthcare customers. DHL’s dedicated life sciences and healthcare sector has deep global and local knowledge, including 70+ quality assurance team members in North America to ensure regulatory and licensing compliance. With more than 35 dedicated life sciences facilities in the U.S. and a companywide commitment to operations excellence and innovation, DHL Supply Chain is the trusted logistics partner for life sciences and healthcare companies across over-the-counter and consumer healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
“Life sciences and healthcare logistics is complex with no margin for error given the life-sustaining and life-saving nature of the equipment and supplies moving through our supply chains,” said Scott Cubbler, President of Life Sciences and Healthcare at DHL Supply Chain, North America. “At DHL Supply Chain, we understand this complexity and have developed the industry leading team of logistics experts to implement cutting-edge solutions. Our investment in Lebanon Valley will enable our life science partner to fulfill their commitment to excellence in patient care.”
Leveraging the expertise of DHL Supply Chain’s Real Estate Solutions (RES) team, DHL was able to execute a plan for this Lebanon Valley property through redevelopment in order to create a sustainable site while providing a boost to the local economy.
RES is where market-leading property expertise meets unparalleled logistics knowledge and know-how. Offering integrated customer solutions, unmatched commercial creativity, on-the-ground knowledge and operational excellence, RES is able to achieve what others can’t. With transactions totaling more than 9 million square feet across the U.S. since 2020, DHL has been able to help accelerate customer growth in markets with long-term development potential.
“DHL Supply Chain is focused on building integrated, best-in-class facilities that satisfy the needs of our customers across a vast array of industry verticals with a keen eye on sustainable development,” said Carl DeLuca, Head of Real Estate, Americas, DHL Supply Chain. “Our dedicated in-house RES platform prides itself on custom-designing and implementing warehouse and distribution facilities for DHL operating sectors so that our customers can stay focused on their core business needs. We targeted Lebanon Valley for its workforce talent and manufacturing and distribution capabilities as an ideal location for our life science customer.”