Cold-Tex Services
and Operations
Handling Your Products With Care
Cold-Tex Storage and Services offers a full range of cold chain services, including chilled, frozen, and ambient storage, as well as value-added services like inventory management, order picking, cross-docking, and distribution. Our warehouses operate under rigorous compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements, ensuring your goods are handled with care from arrival to dispatch.
Temperature Zones
Chilled Storage: 0°C to +10°C (32°F to 50°F) for fresh produce, dairy, beverages, etc.
Frozen Storage: -18°C to -25°C (0°F to -13°F) for frozen foods and meat
Dry/Ambient: For dry product needs
Box Building, Production and Pick & Pack
Cold-Tex provides custom box-building services, kitting services, packaging, and pick & pack fulfillment services.
Inventory Control and Quality Assurance
Our trained staff oversees inventory management and performs quality assurance checks on your products.
Cross-Docking and Shipping/Receiving Services
We offer efficient cross-docking and product receiving/shipping services in all of our food-grade facilities.
Repackaging Services
From labeling to bundling, we provide flexible repackaging and processing services.
Temperature Zones
Chilled Storage: 0°C to +10°C (32°F to 50°F) for fresh produce, dairy, beverages, etc.
Frozen Storage: -18°C to -25°C (0°F to -13°F) for frozen foods and meat
Dry/Ambient: For dry product needs
Key Operational Areas
Automated warehouses management systems (WMS) for inventory control
Receiving: Inspection and temperature verification of inbound goods
Storage: Placement in temperature-zoned racks or automated systems (AS/RS)
Picking & Packing: Managed carefully to maintain temperature integrity
Shipping: Quick loading with minimal door-open time to prevent temperature gain
Equipment and Systems
Freon-based industrial refrigeration systems
Insulated walls, doors, and floors
Temperature monitoring and data logging systems
Forklifts rated for low-temperature operation
Safety & Compliance
PPE: Freezer suits, gloves, anti-slip footwear
Health & safety: Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme cold
Food safety standards: HACCP, FDA, USDA, ISO 22000 and others
Regular maintenance of refrigeration units to prevent breakdowns
Technologies
We utilize cutting-edge technology to maximize efficiency in our warehouse operations.
Temperature Sensors
Sensors throughout our warehouses monitor temperatures in real-time to ensure product integrity. Alerts notify our staff immediately 24/7/365 if temperature thresholds are exceeded.
NetSuite
NetSuite provides real-time visibility into your inventory levels and seamless order processing. The system integrates with our warehouses for accurate inventory tracking.
EDI
Electronic data interchange allows quick, digital transmission of orders, invoices, and other key documents. EDI improves supply chain communication and efficiency.
Customer Portal
Our customer portal enables you to easily view and manage inventory levels, orders, and shipments, giving you the ability to directly submit orders and access your inventory data.