Dublin, Ireland: Constellation Cold Logistics is to acquire VF Coldstores, an Irish temperature-controlled food logistics provider. The acquisition, along with that of Cork-based Colso Coldstorage, significantly strengthens Constellation’s Irish operations.
VF was founded in 1988 and opened a second cold store in 2007. It has 17,000 pallets of storage capacity in the Dublin and provides blast freezing, case picking, and transport.
Carlos Rodriguez, chief executive, Constellation, said “The addition of VF Coldstores to our network opens up strategic opportunities in Ireland and strengthens Constellation’s geographical position.
“VF’s strong relationships with Irish producers and its strategic location near the city centre and the port of Dublin strongly position the company for future growth. Ireland is one of the largest net exporters of food products in Europe and this transaction will allow us to continue to grow with existing VF customers, new clients, and numerous Irish companies which we already serve in the UK and mainland Europe’’.
The VF team customer service focus is very much aligned with Constellation’s strategy and culture, which focus on providing high-quality and efficient local service in every market, whilst benefiting from the capabilities of a pan-European network.
Vincent Flanagan, managing director, VF, said: “I’m very pleased that VF is joining Constellation; having a partner that fully understands the European market dynamics, including the need for flexibility and agility to meet customer needs, will put VF in a stronger position to support the growth of our customers’ supply chains in Ireland, the UK and other European countries. Constellation’s culture and values are visible at all levels of the organisation and our team is looking forward to being part of the group’’.
