Valley Cold Storage & Transportation, the first purpose-built refrigerated warehouse system in the New Mexico Borderplex, is gearing up to complete a significant expansion of its Santa Teresa facility by the first quarter of 2025. With facilities located in Santa Teresa and Las Cruces, NM, this expansion marks a pivotal enhancement in their service offerings to the retail, food service, food distribution, and agricultural sectors across Southern New Mexico, West Texas, and Northern Mexico.
Meeting Regional Needs
Owner Clay Bush emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining the freshness and quality of perishable food items through efficient cold storage. “Keeping perishable food items cold for distribution is vital to assuring freshness and quality,” he explains. “Valley Cold Storage is committed to expanding to meet the needs of area producers and transporters.”
Expansion Details
The expansion will add an impressive 135,000 square feet to the Santa Teresa facility, incorporating over 21,000 new pallet positions. Upon completion, the facility will span approximately 335,000 square feet, with a total pallet capacity exceeding 47,000. One of the standout features of this expansion is the introduction of convertible rooms with temperature controls ranging from 35 degrees Fahrenheit to -15 degrees, ensuring versatile storage solutions for various perishable goods.
Additionally, the facility will offer blast freezing services, swiftly cooling food to safe storage temperatures. This feature is crucial for preserving the quality of perishable items and extending their shelf life.
Strategic Location and Services
As a locally owned and operated business, Valley Cold Storage & Transportation leverages its strategic positions along the I-10 and I-25 transportation corridors to provide both short-term and long-term cold storage services. The company also offers a range of add-on services, including cross-docking and on-site USDA inspection services, further enhancing their value proposition for businesses operating in the growing border region.
Growing Interest and Demand
“The region has needed these kinds of services and increased capacity for a while now,” said Bush. “Our team is receiving lots of interest in the expansion, and more established customers are already reserving their space, although we are still accepting new customers.”
Valley Cold Storage & Transportation’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the region positions them as a key player in the cold storage industry, ensuring the quality and freshness of perishable goods across the New Mexico Borderplex and beyond.
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