Cardinal Health celebrates medical product distribution center grand opening in Massachusetts

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Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) has opened a new distribution center in Boylston, Massachusetts, replacing its Bedford facility with nearly 317,000 square feet of space. The new center doubles warehouse space and triples product storage capacity, serving healthcare customers across New England. Opening in early 2025, it features specialized handling capabilities including refrigeration and hazardous materials storage.

The facility enhances supply chain resiliency and operational efficiency for the region's healthcare providers. This expansion follows Cardinal Health's recent openings of a 310,000-square-foot replenishment center in Montgomery, New York (2023), and announcements of new distribution centers in Walton Hills, Ohio, and Greenville, South Carolina.

New facility in Boylston increases U.S. warehouse capacity and expands specialized handling capabilities

DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) announced today the grand opening of its new distribution center in Boylston, Massachusetts, supporting its U.S. Medical Products and Distribution business. The facility provides healthcare customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont and Eastern Connecticut with modernized operations and expanded capacity, as well as specialized handling capabilities for products with strict storage requirements, available early 2025. At nearly 317,000 square feet, the new facility has replaced the Cardinal Health Bedford, Massachusetts, distribution center with double the warehouse space and triple the capacity for product storage locations.

"Together with our dedicated operations and Cardinal Health leadership teams, we are happy to celebrate the grand opening of our new facility in Boylston and the positive impact our expanded footprint and unique product handling offerings will have on providers and their patients," said Mike Zatlukal, vice president, East Region Operations. "This larger building situated in an ideal location strengthens our supply chain resiliency, providing a more predictable, timely and stable experience for our New England customers and their growing needs."

Increased distribution center capacity, enhanced operational efficiencies and specialized product handling capabilities – including refrigeration, proper storage for hazardous materials and industry expertise in product transportation regulations – offer customers in the New England market a single source of medical products for their patient care needs.

"Today we celebrate the grand opening of Cardinal Health's state-of-the-art distribution center and significant investment in our region's healthcare infrastructure," said Meghan Kilcoyne, Massachusetts State Representative. "The new facility enhances the company's capacity to meet the increasing needs of healthcare providers across Massachusetts and New England. With a larger building and new location, Cardinal Health is poised to effectively support our dedicated healthcare professionals so they can focus on what truly matters—delivering exceptional patient care in our communities."

Cardinal Health's investment in the new building demonstrates a continued commitment to growing its distribution footprint while driving operational excellence and supply chain resiliency across the care continuum. In 2023, Cardinal Health opened a 310,000-square foot replenishment center in Montgomery, New York, which strengthens on-hand inventory levels and the ability to rapidly restock its distribution network, which now includes the facility in Boylston. Earlier this year, Cardinal Health announced two new distribution centers – in Walton Hills, Ohio, opening in 2025 to support its U.S. Medical Products and Distribution business and in Greenville, South Carolina, now serving its at-Home Solutions business.

About Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With more than 50 years in business, operations in more than 30 countries and approximately 48,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. Information about Cardinal Health is available at cardinalhealth.com.

Contacts
Media: Brittany Julian, brittany.julian@cardinalhealth.com
Investors: Matt Sims, matt.sims@cardinalhealth.com 

 

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FAQ

When will Cardinal Health's new Boylston distribution center be fully operational?

The new Cardinal Health (CAH) distribution center in Boylston, Massachusetts, will be fully operational with specialized handling capabilities in early 2025.

How much larger is Cardinal Health's new Boylston facility compared to the Bedford location?

The new 317,000-square-foot Boylston facility offers double the warehouse space and triple the product storage capacity compared to the Bedford location.

Which states will Cardinal Health's Boylston distribution center serve?

The Boylston distribution center will serve healthcare customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, and Eastern Connecticut.

What specialized handling capabilities does the new Cardinal Health Boylston facility offer?

The facility offers specialized handling capabilities including refrigeration, proper storage for hazardous materials, and expertise in product transportation regulations.