SALISBURY, N.C. — Ahold Delhaize USA announced plans to build a new $860 million state-of-the-art distribution center in Burlington, N.C., through its supply chain subsidiaries, ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation. This significant investment will expand the company’s East Coast supply chain network, adding over 1 million square feet of fresh and frozen grocery distribution capacity to support Food Lion and other grocery banners.
“The investment into this facility is an investment into the customers who trust our brands to nourish their families,” said JJ Fleeman, Chief Executive Officer of Ahold Delhaize USA. “Through the new distribution center, ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation will expand their capacity to support Food Lion’s growth in the state, along with bringing new jobs. We’re excited to locate this facility in North Carolina and continue to grow our presence in a state where our companies have done business for more than 65 years.”
Construction is set to start in 2026, with operations beginning in 2029. Once fully up and running, the Burlington site will have over 500 workers and use advanced automation to boost efficiency.
“At ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation, we pride ourselves on being an employer of choice and providing excellent service for the grocery brands we support,” said Sanja Krajnovic, Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. “We appreciate the support of the City of Burlington, Guilford County and State of North Carolina in working with us on this project. We look forward to starting construction on the site soon, expanding our presence in the state and welcoming new associates as we prepare for the opening of the facility.”
Ahold Delhaize USA’s local brands form one of the largest grocery retail groups on the East Coast, with Food Lion recording over 50 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth. ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation currently operate three North Carolina facilities in Salisbury, Butner, and Dunn, and oversee a fleet of more than 8,000 assets that travel approximately 125 million miles annually.
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