Vertical Cold Storage acquires Alabama refrigerated warehouse to expand cold storage network
Key takeaways
- Vertical Cold Storage acquires a refrigerated warehouse in Dothan, Alabama, expanding its cold storage network to 13 facilities.
- The Dothan facility operates at 34°F to 50°F and is rail-served by CSX, supporting regional agricultural distribution.
- This acquisition strengthens Vertical Cold Storage’s presence in Dothan and complements its existing freezer facility operations.
Vertical Cold Storage recently acquired a refrigerated warehouse in Dothan, Alabama, from Dothan Warehouse. The company, which owns and operates temperature-controlled distribution centers, said the facility expands its cold storage footprint and adds to its existing operations in the region.
The Dothan facility operates at temperatures ranging from 34°F to 50°F and is rail-served by CSX. It is located in a key agricultural region and has historically supported peanut shelling operations.
The acquisition marks Vertical Cold Storage’s 13th facility and its second site in Dothan. The company previously acquired a freezer warehouse from Dothan Warehouse in 2024 and integrated it into its national network.
Vertical Cold Storage will implement its warehouse management technology, safety programs, and food quality systems across the newly acquired site.
“We’re excited to continue to expand upon the strong, long-term relationships that Dothan Warehouse has established with local peanut customers,” Jim Henderson, CCO of Vertical Cold Storage, stated. “Our nearby freezer facility primarily supports local poultry producers, where we offer blast freezing, freezer storage, and export services. Acquiring the refrigerated warehouse shows our commitment to support additional food producers in the region.”
