
Sansone and Broadstone to Develop Pre-Leased Distribution Center
Sansone Group and Broadstone Net Lease have partnered to develop a state-of-the-art, Class-A multi-temperature distribution center in Sarasota, FL for United Natural Foods, Inc. The new distribution center replaces an aging facility and will incorporate the latest in automation and robotics to increase efficiency in selecting, packing, and loading processes. Sansone Group will oversee the development, with an estimated completion date of September 2024, while BNL will serve as the sole capital provider and owner.
The new warehouse will be more than one million square feet of capacity and incorporate some of the latest technology and automation, including, KNAPP re-pack automation, which is expected to improve service levels to customers while simultaneously reducing the cost to fill orders. Additionally, it will be a fully air-conditioned warehouse and will feature natural daylighting concepts and dimmable lighting, as well as a full-building water filtration system.
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