Echo subsidiary Roadtex opens up two new locations
June 18, 2025
Echo said the new Roadtex facilities are based in Greenville, South Carolina and also outside of Nashville, adding that these locations provide customers with various benefits, including improved technology, increased square footage, expanded transportation, and warehousing capabilities, and additional capacity.
Cold storage construction trends down following pandemic boom
March 31, 2025
Despite the slowdown, long-term demand stays strong—driven by automation, energy efficiency, and changing food trends.
Warehouse Material Handling Equipment in Food Cold Storage
January 30, 2025
The cold chain is a vital component of America’s food supply, with up to 70% of consumed food passing through cold storage. Maintaining proper temperatures is essential to prevent spoilage, making efficiency in cold and frozen storage operations critical. The right material handling equipment plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations, ultimately determining success in preserving food quality and reducing waste.
CBRE research examines the expected need for additional cold storage space, due to COVID-19
April 15, 2020
Demand for United States-based industrial cold storage space is on the rise, due to coronavirus, or COVID-19 as it creates “massive disruption in the food industry,” according to research issued this week by Los Angeles-based industrial real estate firm CBRE.
