Vertical Cold Storage, a developer and operator of temperature-controlled distribution centers backed by real estate investment firm Platform Ventures, has officially opened its multi-modal site in Kansas City, Missouri. The 311,000+ square foot warehouse is expected to employ over 100 full-time works and focuses on serving frozen and refrigerated food and beverage producers.
“This center has the latest technologies and equipment to support our customers’ distribution needs. Our highly trained and experienced Kansas City team is proud to support the wide variety of needs those customers bring to us every day,” said West Hutchison, president and chief executive officer of Vertical Cold Storage.
The warehouse features 47,000 pallet positions, state-of-the-art blast freezing technology, and multiple rooms convertible from +35° F to -20° F. The building design and construction features innovative materials and systems to reduce energy consumption. The site is adjacent to the CPKC intermodal terminal in south Kansas City, and within 30 miles of the BNSF, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern terminals, enabling access to and from anywhere in North America.
“The new facility is the result of decades of experience at every level of temperature-sensitive warehouse operations and management. Clients using its services can expect a partnership that delivers a solid ROI, safe product transfers, and a fully supportive and professional staff,” said Ryan Anderson, co-president and co-founder of Platform Ventures.
