The estimated cost of the project is $8 million. The third-party distribution company's move to Cabarrus County could prompt the near-future construction of five additional buildings valued at $22 million, according to company officials.

Saddle Creek has a permanent Charlotte work force of 80 that often grows to 400 during peak periods. The 24-year-old firm has other distribution sites in Orlando, Lakeland, FL, Atlanta, Macon, GA, Dallas and Waco, TX.

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