Atlantic AutoCold operates the first fully automated cold‑storage facility in Atlantic Canada, providing –20 °C storage in high‑rise racks up to 145 ft tall with robotic crane pick‑and‑place and conveyor handling. The CO₂ refrigeration system offers reliable, low‑impact cooling and the site’s proximity to Halifax and St. John ports enables rapid container de‑stuffing and cross‑docking for food and beverage producers. Certified HACCP, CFIA, FDA and BRCGS compliance ensures food safety throughout the logistics chain.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Food and beverage producers in the Atlantic region often face limited cold‑storage capacity, long distances to ports, and reliance on manual handling, which can increase the risk of product spoilage, reduce inventory turnover, and raise labor costs.
Solution
Atlantic AutoCold operates the first fully automated cold‑storage facility in Atlantic Canada, offering temperature‑controlled storage at –20 °C with robotic cranes and a high‑rise rack system up to 145 ft. The automated conveyor and crane system enables rapid, hands‑free placement and retrieval of pallets, minimizing handling time and human error. A CO₂ refrigeration plant with built‑in redundancies provides reliable cooling while using a natural refrigerant that has a climate impact 1,500–4,000 times lower than synthetic alternatives. The location in Sackville, NB places the facility within 215 km of the Port of Halifax and 204 km of the Port of St. John, supporting efficient de‑stuffing of containers and cross‑docking for timely distribution. Integrated food‑safety protocols—including HACCP, CFIA approval, FDA registration, and BRCGS certification—ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Target Audience
Primary customers are food and beverage manufacturers, processors, and distributors in the Maritimes and neighboring provinces that require large‑scale, temperature‑controlled storage and efficient port‑proximate logistics.
Features
- Fully automated high‑rise storage racks (up to 145 ft) with robotic crane pick‑and‑place system
- CO₂ refrigeration loop with redundant compressors for continuous –20 °C operation
- Container de‑stuffing capability positioned near major Atlantic ports for rapid unload
- Cross‑docking services coordinated with distribution partners to streamline outbound logistics
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) integration for real‑time inventory and order data exchange
- Certified food‑safety management system (HACCP, CFIA, FDA, BRCGS) to meet regulatory requirements