Americold's Fully Automated Russellville Facility Recognized as the Winner of the 2024 Built By The Best Award by the Controlled Environment Building Association

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Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD) has received the prestigious 2024 Built By The Best Award from the Controlled Environment Building Association (CEBA) for its Russellville, Arkansas facility. The same facility was also named Site of the Year by a major customer for its exceptional startup performance.

The facility features a 136,000-square-foot, 140-foot-tall cold storage and distribution center with 42,000 pallet positions and 13 million cubic feet of space. Key technological innovations include an advanced ammonia refrigeration system, automated truck unloading, state-of-the-art fire protection, and an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS).

The expansion emphasizes sustainability through energy-efficient systems and 25% reduced water usage, while also adding modern office amenities. The project, completed in partnership with Stellar, represents Americold's commitment to innovation in supporting North America's leading food companies.

ATLANTA, GA., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD) was recently honored when its Russellville, Arkansas facility was recognized as the winner of the 2024 Built By The Best Award by the Controlled Environment Building Association (CEBA). This award further highlights Americold’s best-in-class design, innovation in construction, and operational capabilities, after this facility was recently named Site of the Year by one of Americold’s largest customers for its flawless startup and ramp to full capacity.

The Built By The Best Award is the premier honor recognizing groundbreaking construction projects within the controlled environment sector. Americold, in conjunction with Stellar, constructed this highly automated 136,000-square-foot, 140-foot-tall cold storage and distribution facility at its existing Russellville location, adding 42,000 pallet positions and 13 million cubic feet to the facility.

This multimillion-dollar project features a leading-edge ammonia refrigeration system, insulated metal panel (IMP) exterior walls, an automated truck unloading system, an advanced fire protection system, and a state-of-the-art automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) that integrates seamlessly with the gantry and loop connections to the loading docks. The expansion also introduced a modern breakroom, offices, and a conference room while prioritizing sustainability with energy-efficient systems and a 25% reduction in water use.

“This facility was built with state-of-the-art automation to support production and the supply chain for one of North America’s leading branded food companies,” said George Chappelle, Chief Executive Officer at Americold. “We continue to innovate to provide best-in-class service for our customers and recognition like this is a testament to the design, build, and operating capabilities of our automation group as we continue to grow and help our customers feed the world.”

About Americold Realty Trust, Inc.
Americold is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics real estate and value-added services. Focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition, and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, Americold owns and/or operates 239 temperature-controlled warehouses, with approximately 1.5 billion refrigerated cubic feet of storage, in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. Americold’s facilities are an integral component of the supply chain connecting food producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to consumers.

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FAQ

What award did Americold (COLD) win for its Russellville facility in 2024?

Americold's Russellville facility won the 2024 Built By The Best Award from the Controlled Environment Building Association (CEBA).

How large is Americold's (COLD) new Russellville automated facility?

The facility is 136,000 square feet and 140 feet tall, with 42,000 pallet positions and 13 million cubic feet of space.

What sustainable features does Americold's (COLD) Russellville facility include?

The facility features energy-efficient systems and achieves a 25% reduction in water usage.

What automated systems are implemented in Americold's (COLD) Russellville facility?

The facility includes an automated truck unloading system, automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), and gantry and loop connections to loading docks.