NewCold, the global leader in advanced food logistics, today announced the launch of a new, fully automated frozen facility in McDonough, Georgia, further expanding its rapidly growing North American footprint and reinforcing its commitment to future-ready, resilient supply chains.
The new facility follows the successful Phase 1 opening of NewCold’s automated ambient facility in McDonough and represents the organization’s first frozen operation at the site. With 125,000 pallet positions, the logistics campus leverages NewCold’s signature proprietary automation technology and deep expertise in temperature-controlled logistics, including advanced capabilities such as automated layer picking, to support long-term customer growth in the Southeast and beyond.
Designed as a highly connected hub, the McDonough campus offers integrated infrastructure including rail connectivity, expanded trailer parking, and drop lot capacity, supporting efficient transportation flows and greater network flexibility.
The expansion reflects NewCold’s continued investment in long-term partnerships and its ability to evolve alongside customers as supply chains become more complex and interconnected.
“With demand for advanced cold chain solutions continuing to grow, this new frozen facility is a natural next step in our North American expansion,” said Mike Shawgo, NewCold President of North America. “By bringing frozen and ambient capabilities together in McDonough, we’re creating a flexible, multi-temperature logistics hub designed to support our partners today while future-proofing their supply chains for what’s next.”
Beyond automation and capacity, the new warehouse is expected to contribute to regional economic development, with plans to create over 50 new jobs once fully operational. The full site has created over 200 new jobs since Phase 1’s opening in April 2024.
“Our facilities are built for the long term, both for our customers and the communities where we operate,” Shawgo said. “This investment strengthens local infrastructure, creates high-quality jobs, and reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class service through innovation, reliability, and exceptional people.”
With both ambient and frozen operations in McDonough, NewCold offers a single, strategically located hub capable of supporting end-to-end, multi-temperature supply chain needs, with convenient access to major transportation corridors.
The expansion underscores NewCold’s focus on resilience, sustainability, and innovation, and its unique ability to help partners reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and build supply chains designed for long-term success.
The new facility is expected to be operational in summer 2026.
