Frome, UK: CubeCold Europe has acquired temperature-controlled warehouse and distribution company J R Harding & Sons.
Gerben Paauwe, chief executive, CubeCold Europe, said: “This acquisition is an excellent strategic fit that strengthens our position in the UK. J R Harding & Sons’s reputation and customer relationships complement our own and together we can provide even greater value to customers through an integrated network.”
J R Harding & Sons operates a 17.000 pallet temperature-controlled warehouse and 11 trucks from a 4.3-acre site with potential for expansion.
CubeCold Europe’s strategy is acquire small to medium-sized cold storage sites to expand its business in Europe. CubeCold Europe has also bought FrigoCaserta, a temperature-controlled warehousing company in Gricignano d’Aversa, southern Italy.
FrigoCaserta serves grocery retailers and food producers and operates some 78,000 pallets in different temperature regimes. Of these, 25,000 pallets are part of a newly built semi-automated warehouse.
“We are excited to welcome FrigoCaserta into our portfolio. Their expertise in temperature-controlled warehousing, combined with their strategic location, aligns perfectly with our growth objectives in the region,” Paauwe said.
