• Ti, Karis break ground on $60M Georgia facility

    The new cold storage warehouse going up for PermaCold Logistics in Darien will accomodate 30,000 pallet positions and provide 50 jobs in McIntosh County.
    July 14, 2025
    3 min read

    Ti Cold and Karis Cold recently broke ground on a new $60 million cold storage facility for PermaCold Logistics in Darien, Georgia.

    The industrial cold storage construction company’s latest project will support 50 jobs in McIntosh County upon completion of Phase 1, officials reported.

    “Today’s announcement is the largest known economic development win for McIntosh County, marking another success for rural Georgia,” Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a news release. “Companies like Ti Cold, Karis Cold, and PermaCold Logistics, as well as our reliable and fast-growing ports and highway systems, support logistics industry jobs in every corner of the state.

    “I’m grateful for the decision to open this facility and bring even more jobs to hardworking rural Georgians.”

    Ti Cold provides a full suite of cold storage construction and development services, including complete design and engineering, master site planning, operations guidance, and consulting services to help companies navigate the unique challenges associated with the cold storage industry.

    “We’ve had the privilege of building in Georgia many times over the years, and we’re thrilled to be working in McIntosh County,” said Sam Tippmann, Ti Cold founder and CEO. “The support we’ve received has been incredible—from the state officials to the team in McIntosh County, and the City of Darien.

    “We are truly excited to bring this beautiful facility to your community and look forward to contributing to its continued growth.”

    The new facility is located at Tidewaters Industrial Park, a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) site, in Darien. This advanced cold storage complex will have a clear height of 50 ft. and feature a flexible, convertible design that maintains temperatures ranging from 40 degrees to minus-10 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility will also incorporate an environmentally friendly refrigeration system. Additionally, structural steel pallet racks will accommodate over 30,000 pallet positions.

    “This groundbreaking marks a transformational moment for McIntosh County,” said Pontello Karwacki, chairwoman of the McIntosh County board of commissioners. “Ti Cold and Karis Cold’s investment in our community is a strong endorsement of the assets we offer from our strategic location along the I-95 corridor and proximity to the ports to the welcoming business climate we’re committed to fostering. This project not only brings high-quality jobs and economic opportunity but also strengthens the industrial foundation we’ve been working hard to build.

    “We’re proud to welcome Ti Cold and look forward to a long, productive partnership.”

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