Lineage recently broke ground on an expansion at its fully automated cold storage warehouse in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands.
The investment underscores Lineage’s commitment to strategic growth in Europe and fortifies its longstanding customer relationship with Lamb Weston, which occupies the Bergen op Zoom warehouse as an anchor customer, Lineage reported.
“At Bergen op Zoom, we are delivering the automation, efficiency, and connectivity that Lamb Weston and our broader European customer base rely on to serve their markets with confidence,” Sean Vanderelzen, Lineage Europe president, said in a news release. “This facility highlights our ability to meet customer demand with flexibility, scale, and speed, and we sincerely thank Lamb Weston for its continued collaboration and trust in Lineage to deliver on this important expansion.”
The site is being developed to support Lamb Weston’s long-term goals for growth and operational efficiency. The expansion is also a response to additional customer demand in the region, enabling other manufacturers to consolidate, store, and distribute products across the European region.
The fully automated expansion will increase capacity by 40%, bringing the facility’s total storage to more than 250,000 pallet positions. Aiming to be completed in 2026, Bergen op Zoom will become one of Lineage’s largest facilities globally.
Strategically located with direct access to the major ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp and inland terminals, Bergen op Zoom offers enhanced connectivity, providing producers and retailers with faster, more streamlined movement of goods throughout the Benelux region and beyond.
The expansion also incorporates advanced energy features, including BREEAM Excellent certification, rooftop solar panels, and on-site battery storage to extend the use of renewable energy and reduce environmental impact.
“At Lamb Weston, our ability to serve customers depends on the strength, scale, and agility of our supply chain,” said Mark Lehman, Lamb Weston SVP of international supply chain. “Lineage has been a trusted partner, and the expansion of Bergen op Zoom represents exactly the kind of innovation and infrastructure we need to support our growing global demand.
“This facility reflects what’s possible when two organizations align around customer needs and operational excellence. We’re excited to continue building our future with Lineage as our cold chain partner of choice.”
