NOVI, MI - The need for industry innovation continues to be the driver behind Lineage’s ambitious expansion strategy. With the opening of its newest facility, the global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT announced the opening of a cutting-edge cold storage warehouse in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania.

“Finding solutions to problems in the food supply chain by using innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Lineage,” said Sudarsan Thattai, Chief Information Officer and Chief Transformation Officer. “To us, innovation is not just a buzzword but a driving force behind our efforts to create a better and stronger supply chain. The new fully automated Hazleton facility marks another significant addition to our automated network, furthering our purpose of delivering food safely and reliably to millions of families around the globe.”

The new, fully automated cold storage warehouse optimizes its strategic location and advanced technology to increase the value for Lineage’s customers. Complementing its existing cold storage network in Pennsylvania, the company’s Hazleton warehouse is strategically positioned to deliver added value for its customers and their consumers.

The new facility spans approximately 386,000 square feet with approximately 85,000 pallet positions for handling and storing temperature-controlled food products. As a press release shared, the state-of-the-art building is equipped with cutting-edge technology and automation, including cranes and rail-guided vehicles, which are used to store, move, and retrieve products within the warehouse.

Inbound lanes at the facility also feature Lineage’s proprietary computer vision technology that automates the receiving process for greater speed and accuracy, as well as automated layer picking that enables additional operational efficiencies for customers with large SKU offerings.

This expansion marks the most recent addition to the cold storage expert’s network of more than 80 fully- and semi-automated buildings. More information on this expansion can be found here.

How will the company continue to expand to meet the needs of its produce partners? ANUK will surely report.