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Agile Cold Storage Announces Start of Construction on Semi-Automated Cold Storage Facility Located on Athens Hwy in Northeast Atlanta

Atlanta, GA based Agile Cold Storage, LLC announces the start of construction on their first cold storage warehouse in Georgia. The 150,000 sq. ft. facility, easily accessible from I-985 & I-85, will open Summer of 2021. Watch the release video, https://youtu.be/robNJahoZW0

Agile’s experienced team is led by Don Schoenl, the former president of Nordic Cold Storage and chairman of the World Food Logistics Organization. Their veteran team has approximately 200 years of combined experience and includes experts who previously worked with the leading temperature-controlled warehousing companies in North America.

“Our business plan does not revolve around us being the biggest player in the market. We simply strive to be the BEST. To be agile, we will continue to empower our highly motivated team members and support them with the best automation and technology tools. We will always be easy to do business with and take the responsibility of being the final link between our customers and their customers very seriously. We are excited to start our journey and appreciate the support of all our stakeholders.” said Don Schoenl, President & CEO.

“With its entry into the Georgia market, Agile has taken the first steps toward realizing our strategic vision of advancing the temperature-controlled warehousing industry,” said Ari Gendason, CGC’s Chief Investment Officer. “We look forward to supporting the Agile Team and our valued customers by bringing state-of-the-art cold storage solutions and superior service levels to all major U.S. markets in the months, years and decades to come.”

“It is a privilege to partner with Don and the Agile Team again to deliver best-in-class services to our customers”, said Matt Carbone, AIMPERA’s Managing Partner. “We are committed to building an enduring business supporting the essential food cold chain through long-term partnerships with our Valued customers.”


Agile Cold Storage is a privately held company owned by management along with an AIMPERA Capital Partners & Continental Grain Company, both experience longterm investors in agriculture & related businesses. Agile Cold Storage will leverage automation, technology and a family-run business approach to develop a nationwide network of automated, semi-automated & conventional temperature-controlled warehouses. For more information, please visit agilecoldstorage.com.

AIMPERA is a private investment firm that seeks to invest in asset-rich operating businesses in partnership with management. The firm looks to create value in businesses essential to the framework of American lives. AIMPERA focuses on pre-institutional sectors in the North American lower middle market. It targets opportunities with downside protection, stable income and growth potential while utilizing a repeatable, process-driven value creation model. For more information, please visit www.aimpera.com.

CGC is a privately-owned global investor, owner and operator of companies with more than 200 years of history across the food and agribusiness spectrum. The firm creates long-term value by applying deep industry knowledge, capital and talent to businesses ranging from established market leaders to promising innovators. CGC focuses on building platforms that leverage its strategic expertise in food production, processing, and distribution to source proprietary deals, working alongside trusted partners and supporting strong management teams. It brings a long-term ownership mindset, concentrating on investment and operating plans that create enduring value and a sustainable, efficient and nutritional food supply chain. For more information, please visit www.continentalgrain.com.

 

October 12, 2020

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