Midwest Controlled Storage

What Midwest Controlled Storage does

Midwest Controlled Storage, L.L.C. (DBA: MCS) operates a single-site controlled storage facility at 3411 Gardner Expressway in Quincy, Illinois, serving business customers that require temperature- and humidity-managed warehousing for sensitive goods. The company's core offering comprises dehumidified storage, temperature-controlled storage across six zones ranging from 29°F to 70°F, and bulk material storage for both food-grade and non-food-grade products, supplemented by a specialized wine storage service. Its technical differentiation rests on an underground storage architecture that provides natural climate stability, reinforced by industrial dehumidification systems across three warehouses and 24/7 video surveillance.

The company generates revenue through recurring B2B storage contracts priced on space utilization, temperature requirements, and duration, alongside ancillary logistics services such as pallet wrapping, inventory tracking, full audits, short-term dock storage, and case throwing. A key distribution advantage is direct rail access and a proprietary barge dock on the Mississippi River, enabling efficient inbound and outbound movement of bulk materials. The company is ASI-certified for food storage with a superior audit rating, and it emphasizes a relationship-based sales model in which each customer is assigned a dedicated service representative.

Midwest Controlled Storage is privately held, employs 11-50 people, and is headquartered in the United States with operations limited to the Midwest region. It relies on a sales-led, direct outreach go-to-market motion via phone, email, and its website, with no disclosed channel partners, marketplace presence, or public pricing. The facility is the company's sole operating site and represents a high fixed-cost, capital-intensive asset base that defines both its competitive positioning and its concentration risk profile.

Name

Midwest Controlled Storage

Legal name

Midwest Controlled Storage, L.L.C.

Website

https://midwestcontrolledstorage.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midwest Controlled Storage is a Quincy, Illinois B2B facility offering dehumidified, temperature-controlled (six zones from 29°F to 70°F), and bulk material storage with rail and barge access, serving food-grade, industrial, and wine storage customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Controlled Warehouse Storage Services

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (49312), General Warehousing and Storage (49311)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLALACAJ

Public / Multi-Client Frozen Storage (3PL Cold Storage)

Transportation & Logistics/Warehousing & Storage (Cold Chain, Fulfillment, Depots)/Frozen Storage Warehousing

SECONDARYTLALACAA

Food & Beverage Frozen Storage (Meat, Seafood, Dairy, Produce, Bakery)

Transportation & Logistics/Warehousing & Storage (Cold Chain, Fulfillment, Depots)/Frozen Storage Warehousing

SECONDARYAFAOAFAD

Chilled/Refrigerated Food Warehousing (0–5°C)

Agriculture & Food Production/Post-Harvest Handling & Storage (Grain Elevators, Silos, Cold Storage)/Cold Storage Warehousing (Refrigerated & Frozen)

SECONDARYTLALABAJ

Temperature-Controlled Cross-Docking & Transload (Cold Chain)

Transportation & Logistics/Warehousing & Storage (Cold Chain, Fulfillment, Depots)/Cold Chain Warehousing & Refrigerated Storage

Keywords

• Controlled warehouse storage
• Temperature-controlled storage
• Dehumidified storage services
• Bulk material storage
• Food-grade storage logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Quincy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Warehouse Storage Services: Long-term and short-term controlled storage services including dehumidified storage, temperature-controlled storage across six temperature levels (29°F to 70°F), and bulk material storage for both food-grade and non-food-grade materials. Revenue is generated through recurring storage contracts based on space utilization, temperature requirements, and storage duration.
2. Ancillary Logistics Services: Additional services including short-term dock storage for quick pick-up, pallet wrapping, pallet type switching, case throwing, tracking, and full inventory audits. These services supplement core storage revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Midwest Controlled Storage operates a unique underground warehouse facility in Quincy, Illinois providing temperature-controlled storage (six zones from 29°F to 70°F), dehumidified storage (55–70°F across three warehouses), bulk material storage for both food-grade and non-food-grade products, wine storage, and direct rail and barge logistics access via a Mississippi River barge dock. The company sells recurring storage contracts and ancillary handling services (pallet wrapping, switching, case throwing, tracking, and full inventory audits) to businesses in the Midwest region.

Product overview

Midwest Controlled Storage is a controlled storage facility offering a unified portfolio of storage services centered around temperature and humidity-controlled environments. The core offering comprises Dehumidified Storage and Temperature Controlled Storage (with six temperature zones from 29°F to 70°F), supplemented by specialized Wine Storage, Bulk Material Storage for both food-grade and non-food-grade materials, and logistics services including Rail Access and Barge Access via their Mississippi River barge dock. All customers receive dedicated customer service representation and access to short-term dock storage, pallet wrapping, inventory tracking, and full audits. The facility utilizes cutting-edge technology for inventory management and maintains 24/7 security surveillance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dehumidified Storage Climate-controlled storage utilizing massive, state-of-the-art dehumidifiers to maintain dry conditions and protect contents from moisture damage. Offers temperature-controlled options from 55° to 70°F across three warehouses with four unique temperature ranges, designed for food-grade and non-food-grade customers requiring humidity-sensitive warehousing.
• Temperature Controlled Storage Multifaceted cold and cool storage facility with six temperature-controlled environments ranging from a 29°F cooler to a 70°F room, featuring minimal temperature fluctuation through underground storage and climate control technology. Isolated adjustments can be made to meet specific customer storage requirements across the six zones.
• Bulk Material Storage Large-scale storage accommodation for bulk quantities and large items, available for both food-grade and non-food-grade materials. Features direct rail and barge access for efficient transportation of bulk loads into and out of the facility.
• Wine Storage Specialized storage for wine products featuring dehumidified, temperature-controlled environments shielded from sun damage, providing ideal conditions for storing and aging wine products for wineries, distributors, collectors, and retailers.
• Rail Access Direct rail access at the facility enabling faster, more controlled transportation of bulk storage loads into and out of the warehouse, supporting customer logistics for bulk materials.
• Barge Access Barge dock access located near the Mississippi River that allows Midwest Controlled Storage to accept bulk material loads via waterway transportation directly at the facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimal temperature fluctuation in underground storage environments
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Congebec: Canadian-headquartered public refrigerated warehouse operator with cross-border Midwest presence. Comparable multi-temperature food-grade storage offering, though primarily Canada-based.
• Quincy Warehouse (regional Midwest 3PL): Regional Midwest warehousing and 3PL providers (e.g., Quincy-area competitors) offering general and temperature-controlled storage. Comparable in regional scope and customer base, though less specialized in underground/multi-temperature.

Direct peers

• Nor-Am Cold Storage: Operates temperature-controlled public warehouses in the U.S. Midwest and beyond, offering frozen and refrigerated storage to food customers — directly comparable multi-client cold storage model.
• United States Cold Storage: Operates a network of public refrigerated warehouses across the U.S. providing temperature-controlled storage, distribution, and value-added services for food customers — directly comparable to MCS's public, multi-temperature food-grade storage model.
• Interstate Warehousing: Public refrigerated and frozen warehousing operator serving food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors with multi-temperature storage and value-added services — closely comparable to MCS's offering.
• FreezPak Logistics: Public refrigerated warehouse operator with multiple U.S. facilities offering temperature-controlled storage and value-added logistics services to food customers — directly comparable public multi-client cold storage.
• VersaCold Logistics Services: North American public refrigerated warehousing and transportation provider. Comparable as a multi-client cold storage operator serving food manufacturers and retailers with multiple temperature zones.

Broad incumbents

• Lineage Logistics: Global temperature-controlled warehouse and logistics company serving food retailers, manufacturers, and distributors. Comparable multi-client cold storage model, though with broader geographic reach and integrated transportation services.
• Americold Logistics: Largest publicly traded temperature-controlled warehousing operator in North America. Comparable as a multi-client, multi-temperature public warehouse provider, but at vastly greater scale and with national/international footprint.

Emerging players

• Crystal Farms Refrigerated Distribution: Midwest-based refrigerated warehousing and distribution provider serving food customers. Comparable temperature-controlled storage footprint with regional, multi-temperature service capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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