The Kraft Heinz Company announced a more than $400 million investment to build one of the largest automated CPG distribution centers in North America, which will be developed by Trammell Crow Company. Located in DeKalb, Illinois, the 775,000-square-foot distribution facility will feature state-of-the-art automation technology and national railway access.

Expected to open in 2025, the property will drive supply chain efficiencies to fuel Kraft Heinz’s growth while bringing more than 150 jobs to the region. Kraft Heinz has partnered with Trammell Crow Company, a global commercial real estate developer; Krusinski Construction Company, as the general contractor; Daifuku, as the integrated logistics automation provider; and the City of DeKalb and the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation on the development of the facility.

“We are pleased to be partnering with Kraft Heinz to develop this innovative project, working alongside KCC to deliver a state-of-the-art facility for Kraft Heinz,” said Josh Udelhofen, SVP with TCC Chicago.