COLD STORAGE SERVICES

Advising companies on the optimal location for cold storage facilities is a core competency at Mohr Partners, a global corporate real estate services firm. Our broad base of services positions us as a “one source” provider for creative approaches and flawless execution of strategies for cold storage facilities.

Our services include:

• Strategic Services / Planning
• Market Research
• Comparative Financial Analysis
• Site Selection
• Lease Negotiation Expertise
• Lease Contract Review
• Acquisitions / Dispositions
• Tax Abatement / Incentive Negotiations
• Project / Construction Management

Site Selection for food distribution facilities requires industry specific expertise. Knowledge of the floor load capacity, power and voltage, column spacing, freezer and cooler temperature, as well as climate-controlled dry good storage are just a few factors to be considered.

Whether the decision concerns opening new facilities, retrofitting existing warehouses, auditing existing leases, sale leasebacks, or build-to-suit opportunities, Mohr Partners is the trusted specialist for food distribution.

Research & Site Selection Services

Mohr understands the special nuances of food distribution facilities as it relates to site selection.

Factors for Consideration:

• Real Estate Cost
• Existing Cold Storage Facilities in the Market Area
• Sites Meeting Size Criteria
• Sites Meeting Yard Requirements
• Logistics
• Accessibility to Interstate Highways
• Rail Access
• Location Relative to Customer Base
• Location Relative to Fuel & Maintenance
• Hub & Spoke
• Inventory Optimization
• Vendor Managed Inventory
• Seasonal Needs
• Vendor X-dock
• Value Added Services
• Customer Specific Packaging
• Customer Specific Labeling
• Geography
• Earthquake Zone
• Hurricane Potential
• Utilities
• Black Outs and Backup Options
• Rates and Rate Optimization
• Economic Development Incentives
• Tax Abatement
• Demographics
• Labor Availability & Rates
• Benefits, Workman’s Comp and Right to Work Impact

Mohr will provide a strategy that meets the unique requirement of your company.

Economic Incentives / Tax Abatements

Mohr has established relationships with Economic Development Councils across the U.S. to ensure all potential incentives are garnered.

• Tax Abatements / Credits
• Cash Grants
• Training Programs
• Recruiting and Screening
• Employees Relocation Assistance
• Site Development Assistance
• Infrastructure Improvements
• Utility Rate Concessions
• Temporary Space

Mohr will investigate all potential concessions available.

Project / Construction Management

The integration of project management services into the site selection and transaction management processes is critical in order to deliver the right site for highest productivity.

For more information, please contact us at mohrinfo@mohrpartners.com.