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Press Release (August 1, 2024)

 Cold Solutions at Rush Creek, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of our new multi-temperature FDA-approved PRW (cold storage and dry/ambient distribution center) located in Liberty, Missouri, adjacent to Kansas City.  This state-of-the-art facility accommodates 45,000 pallet positions across freezer, cooler, and dry temperatures catering to a wide array of food products.  Total space encompasses 1.5 million square feet with 360,000 SF available for additional development, plus blast freezing capacity of over 1 million pounds per day. 

“We have a great team of industry professionals to proudly serve the temperature controlled 3PL market with the mission of ensuring food safety and being the best at serving customer needs and driving excellence in operations,” according to Joe Bardowski, Chief Operations Officer.  We are one of the few providers who offer freezer, cooler, dry, and blast freezing capabilities all in one location plus expansion opportunities.  Operations began in 2022. 

This highly secure facility is environmentally friendly with superior energy efficiency in a natural space, with 35% less power needed compared to traditional structures.  “Our facility was designed and built with first-in-class refrigeration systems, compressors, and control systems; a specialized high efficiency air filtration system; LED lighting with a bright and pristine look in the warehouse; and a state-of-the-art GF engineered piping system”, says Terry Williams, Chief Engineer, Custom Refrigeration Solutions.  Temperatures can be maintained for extended periods in the event of a power outage and the site is protected from severe weather events. 

“We started this project to create an extensive array of value-added services that seamlessly integrate with clients' operations, ensuring alignment with their specific goals and objectives and helping to reduce their total supply chain costs”, per Jon Walker, President and Chief Financial Officer. 

Cold Solutions is strategically located to serve 85% of the US market within 2 days and easy access to three major interstates I29, I35, and I70.

 

ASI Audit (July 17, 2024)

Cold Solutions receives an "Excellent" rating and a score of 95% on it's first audit proving our commitment to food safety and the industry.