McIntosh County is set to experience an economic uplift with the groundbreaking of a $60 million cold storage facility spearheaded by Ti Cold and Karis Cold. The development, which is being constructed for PermaCold Logistics in Darien, represents a significant investment for rural Georgia, creating new jobs and economic opportunity. Governor Brian P. Kemp has called this the largest economic development win for the county, as reported by an official statement.
The industrial building, a Ti Cold project, aims to swiftly bolster PermaCold Logistics' capabilities with cutting-edge design and environmentally friendly refrigeration systems. The facility will feature versatile spaces with temperatures ranging from 40 degrees to minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit to accommodate a wide range of cold storage needs. Sam Tippmann, Founder and CEO of Ti Cold, expressed his enthusiasm for the project in McIntosh County, citing the support from state and local officials and his eagerness to contribute to community growth, as detailed in an announcement obtained by the Governor's office.
Occupying a spot at Tidewater Industrial Park, a GRAD site in Darien, this new facility is not just a building but a beacon of job creation, with phase one expected to support 50 jobs. McIntosh County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Kate Pontello Karwacki heralded the groundbreaking as a pivotal moment for the county, which will leverage its strategic location and business-friendly atmosphere. This information was outlined in her statement in the recent press release.
With a clear height of 50 feet and the capacity to house over 30,000 pallet positions, the state-of-the-art facility is expected to play a crucial role in bolstering the state's supply chain for agricultural and food products. Dorie Bacon, Senior Regional Project Manager, represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development's Global Commerce team on this project and explained that innovations by companies like Ti Cold and Karis Cold are essential to maintaining efficient markets. More details on the roles available at the facility are set to be released throughout its construction phase, signaling a proactive approach to fully integrate operations and nurture the local workforce.
Further information about Ti Cold and its services in building smart, energy-efficient cold storage facilities can be found on the company's website, while insights into the investment and development expertise of Karis Cold are available for those interested in learning about their national footprint in the cold storage industry, rooted in detailed, practical solutions for the particular demands of the sector.
