Vacant former Walmart property in Pelham set to become corporate warehouse

Vacant former Walmart property in Pelham set to become corporate warehouse

Purchase by Alabaster-based company for expansion

News emerged on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 20, 2024, that an Alabaster-based company, Specification Rubber, has acquired the former Walmart building in the southern part of Pelham, with intentions to convert it into a warehouse. Located on 16 acres just off Highway 31, the vacant 120,000-square-foot building has sat empty for approximately two years. With this acquisition, the company will expand its operations beyond current city limits.

Benefits for the local economy

The new warehouse—less than half a mile from the manufacturing headquarters of Specification Rubber in Alabaster—will hold the company’s inventory of finished goods and raw materials. The city of Pelham is excited at the new development, sighting that the move will stimulate the local economy. Once functional, this facility is expected to increase the company’s workforce by roughly 10 percent, promising new job opportunities for residents.

Strong reputation and major expansions

Specification Rubber, a manufacturer of molded rubber components for the waterworks industry, has built a positive reputation over the past fifty years. The company was recognized as one of the safest manufacturers in Alabama by Business Alabama magazine in 2019, and in 2023, it

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