ODW Logistics Expands Services with Opening of Chicago-Area Cold-Chain Facility

ODW will provide supply chain services to Brynwood’s newly formed portfolio company, Great Kitchens Food Company, Inc. Great Kitchens is a market leader in private label take-and-bake pizzas. The company’s pizzas and flatbreads are sold to grocery, club, and mass retailers, as well as foodservice outlets nationally.

ODW signed a long-term lease and agreement to operate the manufacturer’s distribution facility, where there is capacity to handle additional cold-chain customers. The facility is located in Romeoville, Illinois—close to Interstate 80, major intermodal hubs, and other transportation corridors.

The facility was built in 2016 and features:

• 100,000 square feet of freezer space
• Product storage at (-10°F)
• 14,400 pallet freezer VNA high-bay capacity
• Hydrogen-powered, fully enclosed turret trucks
• 75,000 square feet of ambient-temperature space
• BRC certified for food safety and quality
• Fully enclosed temp-controlled docks
• Storage lot for up to 75 trailers
• Land for expansion

"This world-class freezer facility is designed to support high volume cold-chains using a high-bay layout and efficient hydrogen-powered material handling equipment,” said Ness. “The Chicagoland location offers our clients excellent cost and service advantages.”

As part of the long-term lease, ODW is excited to offer employment to the existing management team and 45 associates employed at the Romeoville location.

About ODW Logistics: ODW Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that leverages technology-driven supply chain solutions to drive cost and service advantages to middle market and growth-focused businesses. ODW offers a suite of omnichannel services: network design; e-fulfillment; distribution; manufacturing support; and transportation management solutions to provide an integrated client experience. Visit us at www.odwlogistics.com.