Americold's Fully Automated Russellville Facility Recognized as the Winner of the 2024 Built By The Best Award by the Controlled Environment Building Association

Core Insights - Americold Realty Trust's Russellville, Arkansas facility won the 2024 Built By The Best Award from the Controlled Environment Building Association, showcasing its excellence in design and operational capabilities [1][2] - The facility is a highly automated 136,000-square-foot cold storage and distribution center, featuring a 140-foot height, which added 42,000 pallet positions and 13 million cubic feet of storage capacity [2][3] Facility Features - The multimillion-dollar project includes an advanced ammonia refrigeration system, insulated metal panel exterior walls, an automated truck unloading system, and a state-of-the-art automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) [3] - Sustainability is prioritized with energy-efficient systems and a 25% reduction in water use, alongside modern amenities such as a breakroom, offices, and a conference room [3] Company Overview - Americold is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics real estate, owning and/or operating 239 warehouses with approximately 1.5 billion refrigerated cubic feet of storage across multiple continents [5] - The company's facilities play a crucial role in the supply chain, connecting food producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to consumers [5]