JCB Set to Open Parts Distribution Center in Illinois

JCB and logistics partner DSV began construction of a new parts distribution warehouse in Plainfield, Illinois. The facility is strategically located in one of the nation’s most vital logistics corridors.

The move is part of the British investment strategy for North America, and it will become JCB’s largest multi-client warehouse in the Chicago metro region.

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“This groundbreaking represents more than just a building,” said Clyde Shepherd, North American parts operations GM, JCB North America, in a statement. “[B]eing closer to a major logistics hub means faster fulfillment and shipping. We’re positioning ourselves closer to where our machines work so our customers can stay productive.”

Owned and operated by DSV to serve multiple clients, the full footprint of the new facility will be 804,000 square feet, including over 740,000 square feet of floor space, a 43,725-square-foot mezzanine, and 22,268 square feet of office space. JCB will hold 275,000 square feet of the new facility, replacing current operations in Aurora and serving as the company’s Midwest logistics hub.

Located within 40 miles of O’Hare International Airport and with direct access to I-55, I-80, I-90, and I-94, the Plainfield site offers connectivity to air, road, and rail networks. Built for high-volume operations, the facility features 75 dock doors, three drive-in doors, and a 40-foot ceiling height. It also supports advanced logistics services such as e-commerce fulfillment, returns management, repackaging, kitting, and relabeling.

The Plainfield facility is part of JCB’s broader logistics strategy in North America, which includes parts distribution sites in Miami; Grimsby, Canada; and Ontario, California. Together, these hubs form a network that ensures timely parts delivery wherever JCB machines are working, according to the company.