FedEx Moving to Lindale

LINDALE � A big tenant is setting up shop in Lindale. The Lindale Economic Development Corporation sold more than 17 acres of its industrial park to Tyler’s�s FedEx ground office. Construction�s already underway for the 163,000-square-foot distribution center. FedEx says it makes more sense to have a location closer to Interstate 20. Tyler currently has two smaller distribution centers, but they�ll be consolidated at the Lindale location. No jobs will be lost in the process. According to FedEx, when the new facility opens, positions will transfer from existing stations in Tyler. The company says it could even add workers if needed to meet the high demand in the region. The facility is expected to be working by June or July, 2014.