Americold has recently revealed the groundbreaking of its USD$34 million Halwyn facility expansion in Hornby, Christchurch. This ambitious project will more than double the site’s capacity, significantly enhancing its ability to meet the growing demand for temperature-controlled storage solutions across the South Island of New Zealand.
Focusing on their actions to address the current market need, Richard Winnall, President, International at Americold, said, “Temperature-controlled warehouses play a critical role in the farm-to-table supply chain. 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 retail and QSR channels, Americold is poised to modernise the industry.
Commenting on the development of the new facility, Doug Seccombe, Managing Director APAC, Americold, said, “This expansion demonstrates our unwavering commitment to local business, job creation and sustainable facility design. Our New Zealand facilities are leading the way within Americold, achieving significant kilowatt-hour savings, high emission reductions, rainwater harvesting and solar energy generation.”
