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VOORHEES, NJ –United States Cold Storage (USCS) broke ground for a Phase 2 addition at the company’s public refrigerated warehouse in Lebanon, IN.

The operation opened in 2009 with 6.5 million cubic feet of refrigerated and frozen storage and 24,300 pallet positions. Officials expect by next fall to complete the 5.1 million cubic foot addition with 16,000 more pallet positions and 10 additional shipping dock doors. The facility handles a wide range of refrigerated and frozen products held at temperatures from -20F to +60F. A portion of the addition will be served by an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS). This will be USCS’s second facility integrating both a conventional and automated design.

“Our customer base in Lebanon has seen significant growth during the last two years. In addition, our state and local economic development groups have targeted the food industry as a growth sector and want to expand it in central Indiana,” notes Adam Ashley, General Manager, USCS Lebanon. “This expansion will help US Cold Lebanon meet this growing demand.”

David Butterfield is a USCS Regional Vice President-Midwest. He notes that local and regional customers are using Lebanon—located just north and west of Indianapolis—as a distribution center.

“Our Lebanon facility now participates in USCS’ Midwest ColdShare Program, a multi-vendor transportation consolidation program that gives the existing and new customers the ability to service all 48 states,” says Butterfield. “This has provided more growth opportunities for USCS Lebanon as an industry leader in warehousing and a logistics provider.”

About United States Cold Storage

United States Cold Storage, Inc. (USCS), Voorhees, N.J., is a premier provider of public refrigerated warehousing (PRW) and related logistics services throughout the USA. With roots dating back to 1889, USCS has long served a diverse customer base with requirements ranging from primary storage to fully integrated third-party logistics. The company offers more than 278 million cubic feet of temperature controlled warehouse and distribution space in 38 facilities located in 13 states including California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia. USCS is the third largest PRW Logistics provider in North America. It is a subsidiary of the U.K.’s John Swire & Sons Ltd.