Interstate cold storage - Articles | The National Provisioner

Special Report: Distribution Strategies

Containing costs drives cold chain efficiencies

Integrated storage and transportation solutions help reduce dwell time and protect product quality.

Fred Wilkinson

December 9, 2025

No Comments

Forward distribution centers add about 3 million pallet positions in North America.

Josh Schilder, Columbus II facility warehouse manager

Interstate Cold Storage appoints warehouse manager for Columbus II facility

Warehouse manager in Ohio oversees day-to-day facility operations, ensuring safe, efficient and accurate handling of inbound and outbound inventory.

Industry News

June 19, 2025

No Comments

Josh Schilder joins the Interstate Cold Storage leadership team.

Megan Beachler joins Interstate Cold Storage as SQF practitioner

Megan Beachler is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the SQF program at ICS’ Columbus II Facility.

Industry News

June 14, 2024

No Comments

Former Niagara Bottling quality assurance manager joins the Interstate Cold Storage team.

Interstate Cold Storage hires SQF practitioner

SQF is a globally recognized food safety program.

Industry News

March 13, 2024

No Comments

Frank Ankama has performed quality control roles at Schwans Foods Latitude 36 Foods.

Interstate Cold Storage appoints director of operations

Company promotes Don Chambers to new role.

Industry News

January 26, 2024

No Comments

New director of operations manages and oversees the daily functions within all five of the company’s locations across the Midwest.

New cold storage warehousing report breaks down supply chain challenges

Report showcases Interstate Cold Storage's commitment to providing a highly customizable inventory tracking experience for cold-storage users.

Industry News

December 15, 2023

No Comments

'Cold Storage Warehousing: Understanding the Challenges and Constraints Within the Cold Storage Supply Chain' shares how ICS addresses evolving food manufacturer needs through strategic infrastructure investments.

Interstate Cold Storage 50-year anniversary graphic

ICS webinar explores cold-storage warehousing market dynamics and 2024 outlook

National sales manager Charles Betts hosts ICS webinar titled 'How to Find the RIGHT Cold Storage Partner.'

Industry News

November 30, 2023

No Comments

Webinar covers the cold-storage warehousing market, projections for 2024 and strategic guidance on leveraging this information to optimize the selection of an ideal cold-storage partner.

Interstate Cold Storage celebrates 50 years of providing cold storage solutions

Founder Vincent Tippmann established Interstate Cold Storage in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Industry News

February 8, 2023

No Comments

Interstate Cold Storage’s current services include cold storage, temporary storage, quick-freezing, space-guarantee programs and more — including rail access.

Interstate Cold Storage adds information technology staff

ICS brings on Connor Trast as an information technology technician.

Industry News

December 7, 2022

No Comments

Connor Trast will ensure the company’s technical systems are operating at peak performance to safeguard against security threats and facilitate maximum employee productivity.