HarperCollins Publishers announced it will build a state-of-the-art supply chain logistics facility in Brownsburg, Indiana. The new 1.6 million-square-foot hub, set to open in 2028, will leverage the most advanced technology available to improve efficiency, enhance fulfillment accuracy, reduce waste, and increase visibility and control over the supply chain.
Drawing on valuable insights from HarperCollins’s recently opened Robroyston warehouse in Glasgow, Scotland, the new facility will utilize automation to increase efficiency, speed, and reliability. With the capacity to ship more than 300 million books annually, it will allow for continued growth and future acquisitions.
In 2010, HarperCollins outsourced distribution and logistics services, consolidating the number of warehouses the company used from five to one. Over the last 15 years, HarperCollins has seen its revenue nearly double, bolstered by organic growth and strategic acquisitions, including Thomas Nelson, Harlequin, and HMH Media.
“HarperCollins has experienced significant transformation and growth over the last 15 years, and now is the time to expand our North American footprint,” said Brian Murray, President and CEO, HarperCollins Publishers. “This state-of-the-art facility is an investment in our authors, our customers, and the future of our business, positioning us for growth.”
The facility is expected to create more than 400 supply chain logistics jobs and an additional 375 jobs during the construction phase.
“We are excited about the potential opportunity to partner with the state of Indiana, town of Brownsburg, and AES Indiana to bring this project to fruition, pending the final approval of all local, state, and electric utility economic development incentives previously committed to the project,” added Murray.
“We are thrilled that HarperCollins Publishers chose to build this state-of-the-art facility in Brownsburg,” said Town Council President Travis Tschaenn. “HarperCollins’s investment in our community will bring new, exciting employment opportunities and helps establish Brownsburg as an ideal location for business growth at the international level.”
“At AES Indiana, we are committed to powering the growth and vitality of the communities we serve. That’s why we’re proud to support HarperCollins’s transformational investment in Brownsburg,” said Brandi Davis-Handy, President, AES Indiana. “Through our Economic Development Rider and tailored energy solutions, we are helping to bring more than 400 high-paying jobs to the area.”