Americold’s Russellville Automated Facility Named Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Magazine’s Inaugural Cold Storage Facility of the Year
Americold (NYSE:COLD) announced that its Russellville, Arkansas facility has been named Cold Storage Facility of the Year by Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Magazine. The 136,000-square-foot automated facility, completed in 2023, features 42,000 pallet positions and advanced automation technology including ASRS systems and automated trailer unloading.
The facility demonstrates significant operational achievements, including a 25% reduction in water usage and completion four months ahead of schedule. Standing 140 feet tall with 13 million cubic feet of temperature-controlled space, the facility employs 190 people and incorporates sustainable features such as energy-efficient ammonia refrigeration systems and infrastructure for electric yard tractors.
Americold (NYSE:COLD) ha annunciato che il proprio stabilimento di Russellville, Arkansas è stato eletto Stabilimento di Stoccaggio a Freddo dell'Anno dalla rivista Refrigerated & Frozen Foods. L'impianto automatizzato di 136.000 piedi quadrati, completato nel 2023, dispone di 42.000 posizioni per pallet e tecnologia di automazione avanzata tra cui sistemi ASRS e scarico automatico dei rimorchi.
L'impianto dimostra notevoli risultati operativi, tra cui una riduzione del 25% nel consumo d'acqua e il completamento con quattro mesi di anticipo rispetto al programma. Alta 140 piedi con 13 milioni di piedi cubici di spazio a temperatura controllata, l'impianto impiega 190 persone e incorpora caratteristiche sostenibili come sistemi di refrigerazione ad ammoniaca ad alta efficienza energetica e infrastruttura per trattori elettrici da piazzale.
Americold (NYSE:COLD) anunció que su instalación de Russellville, Arkansas ha sido nombrada Instalación de Almacenamiento en Frío del Año por la revista Refrigerated & Frozen Foods. La instalación automatizada de 136,000 pies cuadrados, completada en 2023, cuenta con 42,000 posiciones de pallet y tecnología de automatización avanzada que incluye sistemas ASRS y descarga automática de remolques.
La instalación demuestra logros operativos significativos, incluyendo una reducción del 25% en el consumo de agua y una finalización cuatro meses antes de lo previsto. Con una altura de 140 pies y 13 millones de pies cúbicos de espacio con control de temperatura, la instalación emplea a 190 personas e incorpora características sostenibles como sistemas de refrigeración con amoníaco energéticamente eficientes e infraestructura para tráileres eléctricos.
Americold (NYSE:COLD)는 아칸소주 러셀빌에 있는 시설이 Refrigerated & Frozen Foods 매거진으로부터 올해의 냉동/저장 시설로 선정되었다고 발표했습니다. 2023년에 완공된 136,000제곱피트 규모의 자동화 시설은 42,000 팔레트 위치를 보유하고 ASRS 시스템과 자동 트레일러 하역을 포함한 첨단 자동화 기술을 갖추고 있습니다.
이 시설은 물 사용량 25% 감소와 예정보다 4개월 앞당겨 완료 등 중요한 운영 성과를 보여줍니다. 높이 140피트, 온도 제어 공간이 1,300만 입방피트에 달하며, 이 시설은 190명을 고용하고 에너지 효율적인 암모니아 냉동 시스템과 야드 트랙터를 위한 인프라와 같은 지속 가능 기능을 포함합니다.
Americold (NYSE:COLD) a annoncé que son installation de Russellville, Arkansas a été nommée Installation de Stockage à Froid de l’Année par le magazine Refrigerated & Frozen Foods. L’installation automatisée de 136 000 pieds carrés, achevée en 2023, comporte 42 000 positions de palettes et une technologie d’automatisation avancée incluant des systèmes ASRS et le déchargement automatique des remorques.
L’installation démontre des performances opérationnelles significatives, notamment une réduction de 25% de la consommation d’eau et une réalisation quatre mois avant le calendrier. Mesurant 140 pieds de haut avec un espace de 13 millions de pieds cubes à température contrôlée, l’installation emploie 190 personnes et intègre des caractéristiques durables telles que des systèmes de réfrigération à l’ammoniac éconergétiques et une infrastructure pour les chariots électriques.
Americold (NYSE:COLD) gab bekannt, dass seine Einrichtung in Russellville, Arkansas vom Magazin Refrigerated & Frozen Foods als “Lagerhalle für Tiefkühlprodukte des Jahres” ausgezeichnet wurde. Die automatisierte Anlage mit 136.000 Quadratfuß wurde 2023 fertiggestellt, verfügt über 42.000 Palettenpositionen und fortschrittliche Automatisierungstechnik einschließlich ASRS-Systemen und automatischem Trailer-Entladen.
Die Anlage weist bedeutende betriebliche Erfolge auf, darunter eine 25%ige Reduktion des Wasserverbrauchs und eine Fertigstellung vier Monate vor Plan. Mit einer Höhe von 140 Fuß und 13 Millionen Kubikfuß temperaturgesteuertem Raum beschäftigt die Anlage 190 Personen und integriert nachhaltige Merkmale wie energieeffiziente Ammoniak-Kälteanlagen und Infrastruktur für Elektro-Geländefahrzeuge.
أميريكولد (الشركة المدرجة في نيويورك: COLD) أعلنت أن منشأتها في Russellville بولاية أركنساس حصدت لقب مرفق التخزين البارد للعام من مجلة Refrigerated & Frozen Foods. المنشأة الآلية التي تبلغ مساحتها 136,000 قدم مربع والتي اكتملت في 2023، تحتوي على 42,000 موضع باليت وتكنولوجيا أتمتة متقدمة تشمل أنظمة ASRS وإفراغ مقطورات تلقائياً.
تظهر المنشأة إنجازات تشغيلية كبيرة، بما في ذلك خفض استخدام الماء بنسبة 25% وإنجازها قبل الجدول بستة أشهر. بارتفاع 140 قدمًا وبمساحة تعتمد على درجة الحرارة تبلغ 13 مليون قدم مكعب، توظف المنشأة 190 موظفًا وتدمج ميزات مستدامة مثل أنظمة تبريد بالأمونيا كفوءة للطاقة وبنية تحتية لسيارات الساحة الكهربائية.
Americold（纽交所代码：COLD）宣布，位于阿肯色州罗素维尔的设施被 Refrigerated & Frozen Foods 杂志评为年度冷藏存储设施。这座2023年竣工、面积为136,000平方英尺的自动化设施，拥有42,000个托盘位，并具备包括ASRS系统和自动拖车卸载在内的先进自动化技术。
该设施在运营方面取得显著成就，包括实现用水量减少25%，并在计划之前四个月完成。高度达140英尺，拥有1300万立方英尺的恒温空间，设施雇佣190人，并融入诸如高效能氨制冷系统和用于电动场内拖车的基础设施等可持续特性。
- Facility achieved full ramp-up four months ahead of schedule
- 25% reduction in water usage through sustainable design
- Advanced automation features including ASRS and sub-four-minute trailer unloading
- Received three major accolades including Site of the Year from its customer
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ATLANTA, GA., Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services, today announced that its Russellville, Arkansas facility has been named Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Magazine’s inaugural Cold Storage Facility of the Year.
The award recognizes a U.S.-based cold storage facility that demonstrates leadership in construction, automation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Americold’s Russellville site was selected for its advanced design, operational performance, and strategic role in supporting a fully integrated supply chain for a major branded food manufacturer. As part of a broader network of Americold locations serving this customer for more than five decades, the facility reflects a shared commitment to reliability, innovation, and operational excellence.
“This recognition reflects the strength of our team and our commitment to delivering high-performance solutions for our customers,” said Rob Chambers, Chief Executive Officer of Americold. “Russellville is a testament to what’s possible when innovation, execution, and customer partnership come together.”
“High-performing cold storage facilities are essential to the integrity and efficiency of the global food supply chain,” said Kelley Rodriguez, Editor-in-Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods. “This award highlights the importance of facilities that combine operational excellence with forward-looking approaches to technology and sustainability.”
Completed in 2023, the Russellville automated expansion added 42,000 pallet positions and features a fully integrated Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), Ancra automated trailer unloading systems capable of sub-four-minute unload times, and Cognex high-speed steerable mirror scanners for flexible barcode reading and auto-receipt. The facility also includes real-time WMS-WES-ERP integration, enabling inventory visibility and operational transparency.
The site was designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating energy-efficient ammonia refrigeration systems, insulated metal panel construction, and a layout that supports electric yard tractors and autonomous fleet integration. These features contributed to a
“Russellville is a showcase of what Americold can deliver when we align customer needs with innovation and execution,” said Bryan Verbarendse, President, Americas at Americold. “This facility reflects our commitment to operational excellence and our ability to scale advanced solutions that drive value for our customers.”
The facility achieved full ramp-up four months ahead of schedule. This award represents the third major accolade for the facility, which was named Site of the Year by the customer it supports along with the CEBA Built by the Best award, underscoring its reliability and performance.
The 136,000-square-foot automated facility stands 140 feet tall and encompasses 13 million cubic feet of temperature-controlled space. It includes 64 dock doors and supports 190 employees. Services provided at the site include automated storage and retrieval, distribution and inventory management, cross-docking, transloading, and value-added supply chain support.
About Americold
Americold (NYSE: COLD) is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and real estate, with a more than 120-year legacy of innovation and reliability. With more than 230 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America – totaling approximately 1.5 billion refrigerated cubic feet – Americold ensures the safe, efficient movement of refrigerated products worldwide.
Our facilities are an integral part of the global food supply chain, connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers with tailored, value-added services supported by responsive and reliable supply chains. Leveraging deep industry expertise, smart technology, and sustainable practices, Americold delivers world-class service that creates lasting value for our customers and the communities we serve. Visit www.americold.com to learn more.
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