West Hutchison

Vertical Cold Storage LLC is a full-service solution provider that builds, develops, and operates temperature-controlled facilities throughout the United States. The private company is based in South Dakota and has subsidiaries in the United States. Vertical Cold Storage emphasizes customer care and the satisfaction of supply chain professionals while deploying the industry's most up-to-date technology and automation. The American company offers temperature-controlled cold storage warehousing and distribution solutions in various cities and surrounding areas. Vertical Cold Storage is committed to delivering reliable, flexible, and cost-effective cold storage and logistics solutions for the food and beverage industry. The company is focused on acquiring and integrating existing and developing greenfield cold storage facilities and providing a consistent customer experience across its entire platform. Founded in 2020, West Hutchison has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Emergent Cold LP provides temperature controlled storage services. It offers cold, transportation, and value added services. The company was founded by David Alan Palfenier and Neal J. Rider in 2017 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.