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Eckart Supply, a wholesale products distributor based in Indiana, is expanding into Northeast Florida with the establishment of a regional distribution center. This expansion will create 45 new jobs and a capital investment of $1 million for the Jacksonville region.

Jacksonville is a leader in transportation & logistics, and companies across the world are recognizing the opportunity Northeast Florida provides in terms of growth and expansion. As America’s Logistics Center, Jacksonville serves as a key location to the southeast and beyond with its strong infrastructure system that allows same-day access to more than 98 million consumers.

The region’s growing population and excellent K-20 education system also feed into the talent pipeline for the transportation & logistics industry, which will continue to enforce Jacksonville’s reputation as a prime destination to do business with its skilled workforce and business-friendly climate.