02 May Agile Cold Storage Celebrates Grand Opening in Joliet, IL.
April 23, 2025
Georgia based Agile Cold Storage celebrates the opening of their first facility in the Chicago area this month! This multi-temp, semi-automated facility is over 200,000 sq feet and brings a multitude of jobs to the community.
“We are incredibly excited to be opening this facility in Joliet” said Agile’s President and CEO Don Schoenl. “Agile is committed to improving our customers’ supply chains by building modern facilities and providing superior service throughout North America. It is great to see our customers recognize this differentiated service level and share our vision as long-term partners.”
Agile’s state-of-the-art facility has easy access to I-80 and I-55 and is located within 15 minutes of the largest inland ports in North America. Some customers will use Agile Joliet as a Midwest distribution center while others will take advantage of the ideal location to ship and receive containers from the nearby UP and BNSF intermodal yards. The team in Joliet will provide a variety of value-added services including case picking, container loading & unloading, drayage, import / export services, blast freezing, tempering and beef and pork boxing.
“We are excited for the opening of our Joliet facility which propels us into a new region for our team to grow” said Ryan Oksenhendler, Principal at Continental Grain Company. “We are proud to support the Agile team and their ability to partner with customers and provide best in class service.”
“It is a privilege to support the vision of the Agile team” said Ed Leung, Managing Partner at Era Partners LLC. “This facility in Joliet is the fifth facility opening in the last 14 months. Agile’s growth has been tremendous.”
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About Agile Cold Storage
Agile Cold Storage is a privately held company owned by management along with ERA Partners LLC and Continental Grain Company, both experienced, long-term investors in agriculture & related businesses. Agile Cold Storage will leverage automation, technology, and a family-run business approach to develop a nationwide network of automated, semi-automated & conventional temperature-controlled warehouses. For more information, please visit agilecoldstorage.com.
About Continental Grain Company (Conti)
Continental Grain Company (Conti) is a privately‐owned global investor, owner, and operator of companies with more than 200 years of history across the food and agribusiness spectrum. We seek to create long‐term value by applying deep industry knowledge, capital and talent to businesses ranging from established market leaders to promising innovators.
We build platforms that leverage our strategic expertise in food production, processing, and distribution to source proprietary deals, working alongside trusted partners and supporting strong management teams. We bring a long‐term ownership mindset, concentrating on investment and operating plans that seek to create enduring value and a sustainable, efficient, and nutritional food supply chain.
Conti brings people, ideas, and resources together to build the businesses that will feed the world. Visit www.continentalgrain.com to learn more.
About ERA Partners LLC
ERA Partners LLC is a private investment firm that seeks to invest in asset-rich operating businesses in partnership with management. The firm looks to create value in businesses delivering essential services in the North American lower middle market. ERA seeks to partner with experienced operators – often in family-owned infrastructure businesses – with a shared vision of scaling their operations and unlocking long-term growth. The firm targets opportunities across sectors such as transportation and logistics, digital infrastructure, environmental services, energy transition and power, and other essential assets.
For more information, please visit www.erapartners.com.
Press Contact
Agile Cold Storage
Madeleine Stanton, VP of Business Development
404-519-5517
madeleine@agilecoldstorage.com