Milo’s Tea Co. has opened a 150,000-square-foot refrigerated distribution center off Lakeshore Parkway in Homewood.
The new facility, located near the company’s Bessemer manufacturing operation, employs about 50 people. It’s the fourth major facility investment that Milo’s has made since 2020, bringing its total domestic manufacturing investment over that period to more than $350 million.
“We don’t slow down to let systems catch up. Our 80-year-old start up just builds faster,” said Tricia Wallwork, Milo’s chair and CEO and granddaughter of founders Milo and Bea Carlton. “This distribution center isn’t just about adding square footage — it’s about improving safety and efficiency for our associates and logistics partners and deepening our commitment to our retail partners to deliver excellent on-time, in-full service.”
The new facility will support Milo’s recent growth.
“Last year, our team produced more volume than at any point in Milo’s history with more efficiency, better quality and the highest degree of safety,” said Milo’s Chief Operations Officer Chris Droney. “This facility creates roles well beyond material handling because sustainable growth creates opportunity, not just capacity, and we plan to build on that in 2026 and beyond.”
