Cold Storage Facilities

Stellar is recognized as a leading provider of innovative and energy-efficient low-temperature warehousing and distribution logistics solutions. Our teams provide design-build, design only or construction only services to large and small firms. The educational blog posts in this featured collection are written based upon the knowledge of our team of experts in the cold supply chain. Informative topics include use of packaged refrigeration systems, importance of collaboration between the client, designers and construction managers, renovations vs. new built facilities, refrigeration systems and food safety.

August 22, 2019March 31, 2022

Quell Sprinkler System: The Best Fire Protection for Cold Storage Facilities

Vince Humphreys, Ahern Fire and Wyatt Payne

Source: Tyco Fire Protection Products

Many food distribution warehouse owners rely on a proven “ceiling only” fire protection system designed specifically for cold storage facilities. The Quell™ Fire Sprinkler System (K17), developed in 2006, has quickly become an industry standard for cold storage warehouses — and for good reason.

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November 18, 2021February 16, 2023 Views: 2933

Retrofitting an Existing Space for Cold Storage? Keep These Factors in Mind.

Cold storage is already a multibillion-dollar market, but it’s expected to continue growing in the years ahead. This surge is fueled by a number of factors, including:

Increased demand for fresh food
Growth in supermarket sales
A rise in online grocery shopping
The need for pharmaceutical drug and vaccine storage

As cold storage construction booms, some are converting existing buildings into refrigerated facilities. However, cold storage warehouses require unique specifications for the structure’s thermal envelope that are much more complex than a typical dry warehouse.

It’s crucial to understand these unique differences and the level of specialized detail involved, especially when it comes to a retrofit. Otherwise, you may face costly problems with your facility’s performance and thermal envelope in the future.

September 24, 2015March 17, 2022 Views: 5050

[Infographic] Factors That Influence Cold Storage Warehouse Cost Savings

At the close of 2014, data released by the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses showed that the total capacity of refrigerated warehouses has increased 20 percent since 2012. And over the past few months, trade magazines have been honing in on the topic, tapping into our team members at Stellar for insights into cold storage construction, including rising technologies, efficiencies and best practices. Continue Reading “[Infographic] Factors That Influence Cold Storage Warehouse Cost Savings”

July 25, 2019March 17, 2022 Views: 2490

Cold Storage Warehouse Automation: 6 Money-Saving Benefits Beyond Labor Costs

Automation is on the rise in industrial facilities, food processing plants and cold storage warehouses. At Stellar, we’ve seen more client requests for automation in the past year than ever before.

When people think of automation and cost savings, the obvious usually comes to mind first: labor costs. Projected minimum wage increases and the scarcity of people willing to work in a cold storage environment are driving more owners to invest in automation.

But automating your warehouse can yield more savings beyond just the payroll. Here are six more benefits that you may not have considered.

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