Calgary, Canada: Lineage has started work to expand its Foothills cold store in Calgary, Canada. The is planned to serve as a centre of excellence for businesses exporting meat and other products to Asia and around the world.
The expansion is planned to add 30% more capacity and with 1,500 pallet positions for blast freezing, a critical feature for the export of meat products. The Foothills site will also have expanded dock space, doors and be close to intermodal rail facilities to handle containers to and from major Western ports.
“As we continue to expand our presence in Canada, the Calgary market serves as a critical location to meet the demand of existing customers and welcome new customers in need of export capability,” said Ken MacLean, regional vice president, Canada.
“As a leading logistics solutions provider, Lineage is excited to break ground on expanding the Foothills facility to better service the needs of the market once completed.”
The expanded Foothills cold store will cover some approximately 200,000 square feet and hold over 24,000 pallet positions to bring Lineage’s total capacity in the Alberta market to over 75,000 pallet positions.
