What COLD ZONE INC. does

Cold Zone Inc. is a privately held third-party logistics (3PL) cold storage provider operating from the Springfield Underground facility at 3610 E. Kearney St., Springfield, Missouri. The company leases space within a subterranean limestone mine complex that delivers natural temperature stability and energy efficiency for refrigerated warehousing. Cold Zone serves businesses requiring temperature-controlled storage and cold chain handling for perishable goods, food products, and other temperature-sensitive inventory across the regional Midwest market.

The service portfolio extends well beyond raw storage. Cold Zone offers case picking, wrapping, pallet stacking, catch weight capture, stamping and labeling, cross docking, temperature reduction, slacking, and export services, all within a sprinkler-protected facility with on-site rail loading and unloading infrastructure. Customers interact with operations through a dedicated web-based client portal (portal.coldzoneinc.com) that provides real-time inventory visibility. The company is positioned as a member of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW/GCCA) and operates under the corporate umbrella of the Erlen Group family of companies.

The revenue model is managed-services based: Cold Zone monetizes through storage fees, handling and processing services, and value-added logistics services priced on a quote basis tied to storage volume and contract scope. Go-to-market is sales-led direct B2B engagement targeting enterprise customers in the regional Midwest geography, supported by a basic company website and a Facebook presence. No public pricing, customer logos, revenue figures, or headcount data are disclosed in available sources.

Name

COLD ZONE INC.

Legal name

Cold Zone Inc.

Website

https://coldzoneinc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cold Zone Inc. is a privately held 3PL cold storage provider operating from the subterranean Springfield Underground facility in Missouri, offering temperature-controlled warehousing, handling, and value-added logistics services to regional businesses requiring cold chain storage for perishable and temperature-sensitive goods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refrigerated Warehousing & Cold Chain Logistics

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (49312)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Food Cold Storage (TLALABAB), Temperature-Controlled Cross-Docking & Transload (Cold Chain) (TLALABAJ), Value-Added Cold Storage Services (Pick/Pack, Kitting, Repacking, Labeling) (AFAOAFAL), Temperature-Controlled Cross-Dock / Blast Freezing & Tempering Facilities (TLALACAI)

Keywords

• Cold storage warehousing
• Refrigerated 3PL services
• Cold chain logistics
• Temperature controlled storage
• Warehouse handling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 3PL Cold Storage Services: Third-party logistics services providing cold storage warehouse solutions. Revenue is generated through storage fees, handling services (case picking, wrapping, pallet stacking, labeling), and value-added services (cross docking, temperature reduction, export services). The company serves as a cold chain logistics provider offering comprehensive warehouse services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cold Zone Inc. operates a third-party logistics (3PL) cold storage warehouse inside the Springfield Underground facility in Springfield, Missouri, providing temperature-controlled storage together with value-added handling services such as case picking, wrapping, pallet stacking, labeling, cross docking, temperature reduction, slacking, catch weight capture, stamping, exporting, and rail loading/unloading. Customers access their inventory through a web-based client portal offering real-time visibility.

Product overview

Cold Zone Inc. provides 3PL cold storage warehouse services operating from Springfield Underground, a subterranean facility. The company offers a unified service portfolio centered on cold storage logistics, including a client portal with real-time inventory access, complemented by comprehensive warehouse operations such as case picking, wrapping, pallet stacking, exporting, cross docking, temperature reduction, and rail loading/unloading. The company is part of the Erlen Group family of companies and is a member of IARW (International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cold Storage 3PL Warehouse Services Third-party logistics cold storage warehouse services delivered from an underground sprinkler fire-protected facility, including case picking, wrapping, pallet stacking, exporting, catch weight capture, stamping and labeling, cross docking, temperature reduction, slacking, and rail loading/unloading for businesses storing temperature-sensitive goods.
• Client Portal with Real-Time Inventory Access Web-based client portal enabling customers to monitor their cold storage inventory in real time, providing transparency and control over stored goods while serving as the operational access point for existing Cold Zone clients.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erlen GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCold Zone Inc. is part of the Erlen Group family of companies, providing organizational affiliation, shared resources, and strategic backing within the cold storage and logistics industry.
• IARW (International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCold Zone Inc. is a member of IARW, which is part of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA). Membership provides industry association benefits, standards alignment, and networking within the refrigerated warehousing sector.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Interstate Cold Storage: Regional cold storage 3PL operating in the Midwest with similar service offerings (warehousing, blast freezing, cross docking, value-added services). Comparable to Cold Zone as a competing single-region cold chain 3PL targeting food and perishable goods customers.
• Burris Logistics: Mid-Atlantic cold storage and logistics company offering refrigerated warehousing, case picking, labeling, and transportation services. Comparable to Cold Zone in 3PL cold storage service portfolio and B2B sales-led go-to-market approach.
• Congebec: Canadian-headquartered cold storage 3PL with U.S. operations, providing public and dedicated frozen and refrigerated warehousing, value-added services, and transportation. Comparable to Cold Zone in multi-service 3PL cold storage offerings targeting food manufacturers and distributors.
• FreezPak Logistics: Public and contract cold storage 3PL offering warehousing, blast freezing, labeling, and value-added services across multiple U.S. sites. Comparable to Cold Zone in 3PL cold storage services model and customer base of food producers and distributors.
• Nordic Logistics and Warehousing: Cold storage 3PL operating multiple U.S. facilities offering public and contract refrigerated warehousing, blast freezing, and cross-docking services. Closely comparable to Cold Zone in core 3PL cold storage model, service mix, and target customer segments.
• RLS Logistics: Cold storage 3PL operating facilities in the eastern U.S. providing warehousing, case picking, labeling, cross docking, and value-added cold chain services. Comparable to Cold Zone in 3PL service mix and B2B customer segments.

Regional players

• Hanson Logistics: Cold storage and refrigerated transportation provider primarily serving the Midwest and Great Lakes region with value-added warehousing services. Comparable to Cold Zone in regional Midwest cold chain focus, though operating across multiple geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Lineage Logistics: The largest global temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company, operating an extensive network of cold storage facilities. Comparable to Cold Zone as a 3PL cold storage provider, though at vastly greater scale and geographic reach, serving many of the same customer types (food producers, distributors, retailers).
• United States Cold Storage: Major U.S. cold storage 3PL with multiple facilities across the country, offering refrigerated and frozen warehousing, blast freezing, and value-added services. Highly comparable to Cold Zone's service portfolio, though with a multi-site network advantage.
• Americold Logistics: Publicly traded REIT and one of the largest cold storage operators globally, offering temperature-controlled warehousing and value-added services. Directly comparable to Cold Zone in 3PL cold storage services, case picking, and blast freezing, but at a national network scale that Cold Zone's single-site model cannot match.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ColdZoneStorage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cold-zone-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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