The United Kingdom's Garry Tilburn, managing director of Reed Boardall Cold Storage Ltd., North Yorkshire, will serve as 2011-12 chairman for the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses.
One of the nation's largest public refrigerated warehouse operators, Millard Refrigerated Services, Omaha, Neb., said it simplified its brand identity and now will known as Millard.
There are new leaders at two of the nation's largest public refrigerated warehousing associations -- the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) and an educational affiliate, the World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO).
Retail distributor United Natural Foods, Inc., (UNFI) Providence, R.I., said it will lease a 590,000-square-foot multi-temp distribution center in Lancaster, Texas.
The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) has joined a larger industry group, the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) and become one of five "core partners."
Let’s face it: the phrase, “’Tis the season” applies to certain holidays but not certain topics. Forklift safety is a year-around, worldwide concern in any industrial setting, but that’s especially true in private and public cold storage warehouses where workers contend with the rigors of a harsh environment all year.
Most U.S. members of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) are aware of the annual ammonia reporting requirements under SARA Title III, Community-Right-To-Know regulations.