en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Oklahoma Department of Commerce and the Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition (CCEDC) announced that McKesson Corporation, a Fortune 100 company headquartered in the United States, has selected the North Moore Industrial Park in Moore for the construction of a highly automated regional distribution facility. The project, with a total investment of approximately $179 million, will replace the existing distribution center to expand capacity and achieve modernization, and is expected to create over 200 direct jobs. This facility will be the first large-scale industrial investment project in the North Moore Industrial Park.
Spanning 330,000 square feet, the new facility will serve as a regional pharmaceutical distribution hub, supporting efficient distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical products across multiple states. The facility integrates digital logistics, advanced automation, precise inventory management, and expanded cold chain capabilities, and is equipped with 100% backup power to enhance operational resilience. McKesson distributes approximately one-third of all pharmaceuticals in North America and operates a digitally interconnected automated distribution network. The company selected Moore after a rigorous evaluation of competitive markets across Midwestern states. Josh Moore, Industrial Director at Kadean Construction, confirmed that the company will collaborate with Scannell Properties, another repeat client, on the construction of this distribution facility.
Gene Cavacini, President of McKesson's U.S. Pharmaceutical Distribution, stated that the healthcare supply chain faces challenges such as advanced therapy handling, modernization, and supply constraints. This investment will enhance the company's ability to deliver with speed, precision, and resilience, while expanding capacity to better serve Oklahoma, Texas, and surrounding regions.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said McKesson's investment is a recognition of the state's business-friendly environment, reflecting the state's progress in becoming one of the top ten business states in the nation. John Budd, CEO of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, noted that the decision highlights the role of local and regional coordination in delivering large-scale projects. Moore Mayor Mark Hamm stated that through infrastructure planning and the establishment of a tax increment financing district, the city ensured the site could compete with larger metropolitan markets.
Lawrence McKinney, CEO of the Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition (CCEDC), said this project is a market signal that Moore and Cleveland County officials can deliver at scale and support mission-critical operations. According to an economic impact analysis conducted by the coalition, during the construction phase from 2026 to 2028, the project will contribute $85.7 million in wages and $28 million in tax revenue, and create approximately 1,156 (direct, indirect, and induced) jobs during this period. By 2029, when fully operational, it will generate an annual local GDP impact of $118 million and support a total of 633 jobs.
The project was coordinated by Cleveland County, the City of Moore, and the CCEDC. County Commissioner Jacob McHughes said that parties are no longer competing as individual jurisdictions but as a unified county. CCEDC Chair Matt Clouse believes that collaboration, speed, and execution are becoming competitive advantages in regional economic development. Since its founding in 1996, the CCEDC has gained recognition for projects such as AI-based talent attraction and supporting the construction of Oklahoma's first aviation high school. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the state's primary economic development agency, responsible for supporting communities, promoting business growth, and workforce development.
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