The 530,474-square-foot Elkton, Florida, location is expected to be completed in 2025. 

 Both facilities are estimated to be completed in early 2025.  

The 270,000-square-foot building will feature Alta EXPERT Refrigeration Systems and QFM blast freezing, the latest evolution in QuickFreeze technology.

More than 50% of the facility’s space has already been rented to local companies like Orlando Baking Company and Arlington Valley Farms.

The food and beverage industry is in the midst of a building boom, with dozens of new plants and cold storage facilities currently under construction.

Ficon, an acronym for “food industry construction” is a St. Louis-based firm specializing in building solutions for F&B clients.  

Sam Tippmann from TiCold was elected 2024 chairman.

Jason Dreisbach from Dreisbach Enterprises was elected 2024 chairman.

Whether an expansion or relocation strategy, this is an overview of navigating the current leasing environment.

2023 was a banner year for the U.S. cold storage market. With exciting developments in growth, innovation, and technology, 2024 looks to continue shaping the future of the U.S. food supply chain.