When we set out to build our new third-party logistics warehouse, we were able to draw on our experience and design a state-of-the-art facility that not only meets your most demanding needs today, but allows us to meet your needs far into the future. In fact, our new facility was so successful that we expanded it almost immediately, and have expanded once again. Our 40,000 sq. ft. Phase III expansion was opened in August of 2001.

As a provider of fully integrated, refrigerated warehousing and distribution services, every component of our new 250,000 square foot facility has been carefully thought out. Now you can store, track and turn your products faster and with greater efficiencies than you ever thought possible.

FREEZE IT

Computerized refrigeration system provides flexibility. This system controls temperature variances throughout the warehouse while sealed truck bays, battery-powered lifts, 40-degree fahrenheit refrigerated docks and a back up sp diesel generator help maintain constant temperatures for both truck and rail shipments.

The system also allows our blast freezers to quick freeze up to a half million pounds of product in 72 hours or less with temperatures below -20 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, we have the flexibility to almost instantly convert freezer space to cooler space in order to accommodate a variety of shipments, temperature requirements and seasonality. This flexibility has helped our customers with special projects ranging from hams, ice cream and blood plasma storage to the tempering (slacking) of fresh frozen product.

COOL IT

Separate coolers and state-of-the-art inventory management prevent the co-mingling of meat, poultry and dairy products so your products can be maintained and shipped in the same condition in which they arrived.

A separate, highly monitored facility is available for distribution of refrigerated medical supplies. This facility, although on-site, is totally isolated from the food distribution areas and meets the most stringent requirements established for storage of medical products.

DOCK IT

Modern docking facility streamlines loading and unloading. Shipping is efficient and downtime is minimized with over 80 trailer staging positions, 42 dock doors and a 3-car rail siding. By utilizing our shipping expertise and knowledge of the industry, we can cross-dock, pool the resources of sister companies and different customers and consolidate freight shipments to save time and money. We've even built a separate lounge for drivers so they can relax and catch up on paperwork.

Central alarm systems are monitored by a third party security company and all systems are controlled electronically. As an environmentally conscious operation, there's even a dedicated recycling dock for cardboard, white paper and shrink wrap.

TOUR IT

AIB - Superior Rating. Recently we had our annual AIB performed and we achivied a superior (the AIB's higest rating). Please come tour our facility and see if you agree.

Call (859) 485-4474 for more information or to arrange a tour. With nearly 250,000 square feet of space in a conveniently located, state-of-the-art facility that's operated by seasoned professionals with decades of experience.

Merchants Cold Storage has created a modern logistics warehouse that will meet your needs now and in the future. For more information or to tour our facility, give us a call today.