Greater Boston
260 South Washington St.
Norton, MA
Positioned between Boston and Providence, four miles from I‑495 — and inside 35 miles of the ports of Providence, New Bedford and Boston.
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A brand new concept for your cold storage needs. Dedicated docks, 24/7 access, and a private office. Now you can truly control your cold chain.
−15°F to +55°F
Temperature flexibility.
24/7 access
You're in control, anytime.
Dedicated docks
No shared congestion.
28' clear heights
More pallets per ft².
Properties
Our properties. Now leasing.
We bring you closer to the end customer, saving you thousands in transportation costs.
Houston
5760 Old Highway 146
Seabrook, TX
One mile from Port Houston's Bayport terminal and seven from Barbours Cut, inside the port's overweight container corridor.
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South Florida
2209 7th Ave. North
Lake Worth, FL
Fifteen miles from the Port of Palm Beach and three from I‑95 — refrigerated capacity at the north end of the South Florida market.
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The UCS Difference
Same footprint. 80% more pallets.
Ten more feet of usable height in the same 4,400 ft² refrigerated box.
+225Pallet positions
+44,000 ft³Refrigerated volume
24/7Access
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About
The same team who built
Preferred Freezer Services.
Our vision
At UCS, our vision is to empower businesses by providing flexible, scalable, and modern cold storage units that give operators full control over their operations. We understand the specific needs of growing companies in food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive sectors, and we've built a solution to meet those needs head-on. Our dream is to redefine how small and medium-sized businesses access and operate within the cold chain.
Our team
John Galiher
Co-Founder & CEO- Founded and grew Preferred Freezer to 39 facilities and $281M in revenue
- Preferred Freezer was acquired by Lineage Logistics in 2019
- Unit Cold is John's latest endeavor, building on his longstanding cold storage legacy
Dan DiDonato
Co-Founder & President- 30+ years of experience in sales and operations within the industry
- Helped scale Preferred Freezer from $5M to a $1.2B sale
- As President, Dan leads development and construction initiatives across the portfolio
John Ingrassia
Co-Founder & EVP Sales- Spent 25 years in senior executive sales roles at Preferred Freezer
- His teams generated $350M in revenue across 26 warehouses
- John's longstanding customer relationships are integral to Unit Cold's growth
Use cases
When a small node beats more square footage. Six situations where we’re the right choice.
01
Get inventory closer to customers
Shorten last-mile distance and cut transit time by staging refrigerated product in the market it actually serves.
02
Enter a new market
Establish a temperature-controlled presence in a new region without the cost or the timeline of a full distribution centre.
03
Support a major customer
Position dedicated capacity near a key account so you can meet volume, service and delivery commitments.
04
Handle seasonal volume
Add flexible cold chain capacity for peak periods without overcommitting your primary network all year.
05
Get out of public cold storage
Leave shared, congested facilities and control your own labour, throughput and inventory handling.
06
Build network redundancy
Add a second operating point so a single site is never a single point of failure in your cold chain.
Next step
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions.
Facility & storage capabilities
What is Unit Cold Storage?
Unit Cold Storages are smaller refrigerated and freezer warehouse spaces designed to accommodate small to mid size companies who require flexibility, convenience, speed, control and fixed costs to better run and grow their business.
Where are Unit Cold Storages located?
Unit's first three markets will be in the Houston, Boston and South Florida markets. Additional markets are currently under consideration.
What temperature ranges can Unit Cold Storage accommodate?
Units are customizable temperature-controlled spaces ranging from −15°F to 55°F, ideal for frozen, refrigerated, or chilled products.
What types of products can be stored in a Unit facility?
Your Unit storage is ideal for perishable goods including fruit and produce, seafood, meat, poultry, pharmaceuticals, pet food, beverages, ingredients, floral and other temperature-sensitive items.
How big is a Unit Cold Storage?
Each Unit space is 7,200 sq. ft. with a 4,400 sq. ft. freezer/cooler that can hold upwards of 450-500 pallets each.
Is there a mezzanine or dry storage available?
Yes, each Unit incorporates a 600 sq. ft. refrigerated mezzanine space ideal for packaging, kitting, boxing, re-pack or supplies.
Can I access my Unit at any time?
Clients have 24/7/365 access to their Units for ultimate flexibility and operational control.
Logistics & operations
Do Unit Cold facilities have refrigerated loading docks?
Yes, each Unit is designed with a 1,600 sq. ft. loading dock accessed by 2 electric dock high doors and powered levelers for seamless inbound and outbound logistics.
Does a Unit Cold space support cross-docking and order consolidation?
Absolutely. Unit Cold spaces are designed to support cross-docking, order picking, and consolidation services to streamline distribution.
Does Unit offer transportation or distribution services?
Unit Cold is designed for the owner operator in mind. Upon request, we will provide to users a comprehensive list of professional references in the refrigeration transportation field.
Is there parking for trucks, trailers, and chassis?
Yes, each Unit property was designed to allow you to properly run your business, with accommodation for transportation vehicles, employees, and visitors in mind.
Value-added services
Do you provide repacking, labeling, or light processing services?
Unit Cold management can provide a comprehensive list of third party value added warehouse services companies to perform pick/pack, repacking, relabeling, and light processing to meet diverse operational needs.
Can I manage my inventory or check availability online?
Unit Cold will offer Warehouse Management Software guidance as part of our onboarding process with potential users.
Is administrative or office space available onsite?
Yes, each Unit Cold is outfitted with a 600 sq. ft. office space for tenants who require onsite admin support or want to manage operations directly from the facility.
Security & compliance
What security measures are in place?
The exterior of Unit facilities are equipped with 24/7 surveillance with controlled access. Tenants may customize their Unit space with additional security controls, cameras, and controlled access as desired.
Are your facilities FDA or USDA compliant?
Yes, each Unit Cold facility will be built to modern food-safety requirements. Tenant operators would be required to maintain any specific food safety criteria in their space.
How do you ensure temperature integrity?
Unit Cold refrigeration systems have been designed by Unit Cold Storage and Preferred Freezer Services founder and pioneer, John Galiher, a leader in refrigeration systems and facility design. Each Unit Cold space is designed to run efficiently and independently of other Unit spaces. Each system will be centrally monitored and serviced and maintained monthly by leading refrigeration services companies.