Vertical Cold Storage has purchased Arctic Logistics in Canton, Michigan, USA for an undisclosed price, This acquisition, the fifth in the past year, makes it the sixth largest refrigerated warehouse company in North America.
“This acquisition strengthens our ability to support customers engaged in cross-border trade and adds a critical location to our growing national footprint,” said Jim Henderson, chief commercial officer of Kansas City, Missouri-headquartered Vertical Cold Storage. “With evolving complexities in US-Canada trade, we’re committed to being a reliable cold chain partner for producers and buyers on both sides of the border.”
The facility features 140,000 square feet, has 19 dock doors and includes over 20,000 pallet positions. Built in 1993 and expanded in 1999, the distribution center has blast freezing, case picking, kitting and cross-docking capabilities. Storage areas have temperatures ranging from -20°F to +40°F. The warehouse is USDA inspection certified and has import and export services for trade with Canada, located minutes away.
Vertical Cold Storage is immediately implementing its industry-leading technology and operational platform at the facility, which is well-suited for handling frozen commodities like poultry, retail foods, foodservice, and related perishable products.
