Medline expands adult incontinence products facility

MUNDELEIN - Medline has invested an additional $60 million to increase manufacturing at its Lithia Springs, Ga. facility, which produces adult incontinence products.

The expansion doubles the size of the plant located outside of Atlanta.

In addition, the company has expanded its distribution capabilities at the site by 400,000 square feet to ensure products can be shipped to any of Medline's more than 40 distribution centers across the country.

Originally opened in 2011, the 600,000 square foot facility houses fully automated machines that produce disposable briefs as well as other incontinence products. Additionally, this equipment allows Medline to compress briefs and package them more efficiently. Through this "green" feature, which helps reduce packaging by 20 percent, more products can fit into cases and onto trucks for more efficient and cost-effective shipping.

As part of the end-to-end ownership of these products, Medline also maintains a quality lab on-site where products from every shift undergo extensive testing to ensure the products are maintaining proper absorbency, durability and dimensions.

"America's aging population is driving greater demand for incontinence products and we need to ensure we can continue to anticipate, meet and exceed our customers' needs so they can deliver high quality care," says Dan Love, president, personal care division, Medline. "This latest expansion is a testament to Medline's commitment to bringing dignity and independence to those living with incontinence."

Since its inception, Medline has invested more than $160 million and created 350 new jobs at the facility.