Global temperature-controlled storage leader Americold Realty Trust, Inc (Americold) has recently begun work on the latest expansion to its Halwyn facility in Christchurch. This groundbreaking expansion will more than double the site’s capacity, enhancing Americold’s ability to meet growing demand across the South Island of New Zealand.
This is the third regional growth initiative for Americold in the past 24 months, underscoring its commitment to providing solutions to capacity-constrained markets across the APAC region.
“Temperature-controlled warehouses play a critical role in the farm-to-table supply chain,” says Richard Winnall, President, International at Americold. “As a market leader, we operate varied types of facilities essential to the temperature-controlled food supply chain, also known as the cold chain. This ensures that products move from manufacturers to end consumers in a safe, reliable, cost-effective manner, with minimal environmental impact.”
By bringing global best practices and delivering top-tier service to the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), retail and QSR channels, Americold are poised to modernise the industry.
“This expansion demonstrates our unwavering commitment to local business, job creation and sustainable facility design,” says Doug Seccombe, Managing Director APAC at Americold. “Our New Zealand facilities are leading the way within Americold, achieving significant kilowatt-hour savings, high emission reductions, rainwater harvesting and solar energy generation.
“We have designed this facility to meet the immediate and future needs of our grocery and retail customers. This expansion will enable our South Island customers to grow their temperature-controlled supply chain now and into the future. We continue to provide innovative solutions and best-in-class service to help our customers feed the world.”
Source: Americold
