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The World Group Welcomes Three New Members

Nor-Am Cold Storage, Premier Refrigerated Warehouse, and Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group Join The World Group

The World Group Welcomes Three New Members
DC Velocity Staff
By DC Velocity StaffFeb 29, 2016
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The World Group is pleased to announce that Nor-Am Cold Storage, Premier Refrigerated Warehouse, and Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group have joined their network of independent refrigerated/ frozen logistics and warehousing companies. These companies join legacy World Group members American Cold Storage, Frialsa Frigoríficos, Great Lakes Cold Storage, Henningsen Cold Storage, MTC Logistics, New Orleans Cold Storage (NOCS), Trenton Cold Storage, and U.S. Growers Cold Storage. Collectively, The World Group now operates nearly 250 million cubic feet of warehousing space in more than 70 locations across North America.
The World Group offers global experience and regional expertise, plus the horsepower of multi-temperature transportation and an efficient network of top notch distribution facilities. Dedicated to providing the food and beverage industry with competitive supply chain management solutions, The World Group is competitive, cooperative, and committed to your success.
Whether short-term needs or long-term solutions, we can help. So why not leverage your buying power? Contact an independent member of The World Group today.

About Nor-Am Cold Storage- Nor-Am Cold Storage is a full service, public refrigerated warehouse and 3PL provider, centrally located in the Midwest, which operates 4 facilities located in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Texas.

About Premier Refrigerated Warehouse- Premier Refrigerated Warehouse, located in Fort Worth, Texas, was founded in 2011 and boasts more than 100 years management experience within the refrigerated warehousing industry.

About Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group- Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group, located in the central California region, operates 4 warehouses offering temperature-controlled storage and distribution services.

More Info: https://theworldgroup.com/

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