"This isn't just an investment in our facility, but also in our associates, our community and our future." The project represents the single largest investment in Cullman's history. "Walmart's distribution center has been a landmark enterprise in Cullman for four decades, and it's great to see the company make a significant investment to ensure that this facility will have a long future in the community," said Greg Canfield, secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. "By upgrading a facility that serves as a major employer in Cullman, Walmart is demonstrating a strong commitment to its workers and to the region that has supported it since 1983." Walmart said the investment in Cullman is part of a broader initiative that will modernize all 42 of its regional distribution centers. When the modernization project is completed, the Cullman hub will use a combination of workers, robotics and massive storage systems to increase the speed of store shipments.