Vertical Cold Storage announced it has acquired a refrigerated warehouse in Dothan, Alabama, from Dothan Warehouse. This acquisition represents Vertical Cold Storage’s 13th facility and its second location in Dothan.
Vertical Cold Storage is an owner and operator of temperature-controlled distribution centers sponsored by investment firm Platform Ventures. The newly acquired refrigerated facility features temperatures ranging from 34° to 50°F and is rail-served by CSX. And the facility adds cooler space for peanut producers in the region while complementing Vertical Cold Storage’s existing Dothan freezer site.
Dothan is located in the heart of the U.S. peanut production region, and the facility has a long history of supporting regional peanut shelling operations. Vertical Cold Storage’s nearby freezer warehouse primarily supports local poultry producers with services such as blast freezing, freezer storage, and export services.
Vertical Cold Storage previously acquired the Dothan freezer warehouse from Dothan Warehouse in August 2024. After that deal, the company converted the site to its standard warehouse management system and integrated it into its national network.
Vertical Cold Storage said it plans to deploy its warehouse management technology, safety programs, and food quality programs at the newly acquired refrigerated warehouse to provide customers with the same operating standards used across its broader network.
Platform Ventures is an independent private investment firm that invests through closed and open-end opportunistic funds with scalable investment strategies. The firm’s operator-oriented investment platform is vertically integrated across logistics, housing, and real estate credit. Through Platform Investments, its wholly owned SEC-registered investment adviser, the firm manages over $3.6 billion of assets on behalf of institutional, family office, and high-net-worth investors as of March 31, 2026.
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“We’re excited to continue to expand upon the strong, long-term relationships that Dothan Warehouse has established with local peanut customers. Our nearby freezer facility primarily supports local poultry producers, where we offer blast freezing, freezer storage, and export services. Acquiring the refrigerated warehouse shows our commitment to support additional food producers in the region.”
Jim Henderson, Chief Commercial Officer of Vertical Cold Storage
“We had a very positive experience with Vertical Cold Storage on the sale of our frozen distribution center, and I am pleased to transition the refrigerated warehouse to the same team. Vertical Cold is easy to work with, understands the needs of producers in this region, values our long-term relationships, and is committed to investing in the infrastructure that will keep Dothan growing as a food logistics hub.”
Turner Jones, President of Dothan Warehouse
“As we bring this facility into our network, we will deploy our warehouse management technology, safety, and food quality programs to ensure customers experience the same high standards they see at every Vertical Cold location.”
Jim Henderson, Chief Commercial Officer of Vertical Cold Storage
