Lumberton, N.C. – Cold-Link Logistics, a Florida-based cold storage management firm, has announced plans to construct an $85.5 million cold storage warehouse in Lumberton, North Carolina. The facility, located along Interstate 95, is expected to support regional poultry and food product distribution.
The project will feature a 233,000-square-foot, temperature-controlled warehouse on 55 acres within the Southeast Crossroads Industrial Park. The facility is designed to serve poultry businesses, food manufacturers, and distributors.
Cold-Link Logistics, a subsidiary of the family-owned Mandich Group, is expanding its operations with this project. Company President and Managing Partner Michael Mandich highlighted the strategic location and community support as key factors in selecting Lumberton for the company’s 10th facility.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein welcomed the investment, citing the state’s workforce, transportation infrastructure, and business climate as advantages for logistics and distribution companies. State officials, including Senator Danny Earl Britt Jr., also pointed to Lumberton’s access to major highways such as I-95 and I-74 as a significant factor in attracting investment.
The facility is expected to create 123 jobs with an average annual salary of $50,128, surpassing Robeson County’s median salary of $42,964. According to the governor’s office, the jobs will contribute an estimated $6.1 million annually to the local economy.
The warehouse is scheduled to open in phases, with the first 223,000-square-foot facility set to begin operations in the second quarter of 2026. Future expansions could increase the site’s total size to 750,000 square feet, with the potential to include 30,000 pallet positions, 792 blast-freezing positions, and additional cross-docking capabilities.
The project has been awarded a $375,000 performance-based grant from the One North Carolina Fund, which provides financial incentives for companies that create jobs and meet capital investment requirements. The grant requires matching participation from local governments.
North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley emphasized the state’s role in supporting the food and agriculture supply chain, noting that Cold-Link’s investment aligns with North Carolina’s economic and logistical strengths.
The state secured the project over competing locations in South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. Robeson County Board of Commissioners Chair Pauline Campbell noted the warehouse’s potential impact on job opportunities and economic growth for the region.
The initiative is supported by multiple state and local agencies, including the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Community College System.
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