Vertical Cold Storage

Primus provided design-build services for this 311,000 SF Greenfield cold storage distribution facility in Kansas City, Missouri. Developed as Vertical Cold’s flagship operation, the facility was designed to support high-volume frozen and refrigerated food logistics while providing the operational flexibility required by modern supply chains.

The facility features four convertible temperature-controlled storage rooms capable of operating from-10°F to 30°F, allowing Vertical Cold to accommodate both frozen and refrigerated products within a single distribution center. This flexible design enables operators to adapt storage configurations based on customer requirements, seasonal demand patterns, and changing inventory profiles.

To support high-volume distribution operations, the facility includes a 70-foot-deep refrigerated dock and 30 dock positions, creating efficient truck circulation and product flow throughout the warehouse. The strategic dock configuration is designed to support rapid loading and unloading while maintaining product integrity within a temperature-controlled environment.

The facility was designed to support a range of value-added cold chain services, including blast freezing capabilities, case-picking operations, and flexible order fulfillment programs. These capabilities allow Vertical Cold to provide customers with both bulk storage and value-added distribution services from a single location.

A key differentiator of the project is its location adjacent to the CPKC intermodal terminal, providing direct access to truck and rail transportation networks. This connectivity supports expedited intermodal shipping, reduces transportation costs, and strengthens regional and national cold chain distribution capabilities.

In addition to warehouse operations, Primus delivered premium office and employee support spaces featuring custom-branded interior finishes and workplace amenities designed to reflect Vertical Cold’s corporate identity and support employee recruitment and retention efforts.

The combination of flexible temperature-controlled storage, intermodal transportation access, blast freezing capabilities, and high-throughput distribution operations positions the facility as a premier cold storage hub serving customers throughout the Midwest and beyond.