ChillCo Logistics Partners with Mattingly Cold Storage to Launch Midwest Platform
ZANESVILLE, Ohio, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ChillCo Logistics ("ChillCo"), a newly formed cold chain platform backed by long-term infrastructure investor Igneo Infrastructure Partners, today announced its partnership with Mattingly Cold Storage, a leading family-owned public refrigerated warehouse based in Zanesville, Ohio. Built to partner with owner-operators seeking growth and succession solutions, ChillCo preserves partner brands, teams, and customer relationships through its "Powered by ChillCo" model.
Founded in 2008, Mattingly Cold Storage has built a strong reputation serving food producers, distributors, and retailers across the Midwest. The company operates a multi-temperature facility with over 30,000 pallet positions. Andrew Hess, Rusty Deaton, and Angie Schmidt will continue leading the business day-to-day while joining the ChillCo executive team.
"This partnership reflects exactly what we set out to build with ChillCo," said Jason Lafferty, CEO and Co-Founder of ChillCo Logistics. "Mattingly has deep customer relationships, a strong team, and an excellent reputation in their market. Our role is to support that foundation—invest in the business, remove complexity, and help accelerate growth—while keeping their brand and legacy front and center."
"For our family and our team, this was about finding the right long-term partner," said Andrew Hess, President of Mattingly Cold Storage. "ChillCo understands what we've built and shares our commitment to our employees, customers, and community. This partnership enables us to pursue continued growth while remaining grounded in our values."
The partnership with Mattingly represents the first step in ChillCo's strategy to build a network of best-in-class, locally operated cold storage businesses across North America with an initial focus on the Midwest" said Tarun Lalwani, Co-Founder and Head of Corporate Development and Strategy of ChillCo Logistics. By bringing together leading regional operators, ChillCo delivers expanded reach and capabilities without sacrificing the service, relationships, and local identity customers rely on.
Mattingly Cold Storage is a family-owned and operated provider of temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics solutions based in Zanesville, Ohio, proudly serving clients for more than 70 years. Specializing in refrigerated and frozen storage, the company delivers customized solutions to meet the evolving needs of today's supply chains. Known for its flexibility and service, Mattingly Cold Storage offers tailored logistics support, including custom operating hours that go beyond a typical warehouse. Guided by its mission, "Providing Storage Solutions for your Supply Chain of Tomorrow," the company serves as a trusted partner in its clients' logistics networks.
ChillCo Logistics is a cold storage platform built by former operators to partner with owner-operators across North America. Through its "Powered by ChillCo" model, partner brands stay front and center.
Founded on operator DNA and a commitment to investing in people, ChillCo provides growth capital, operational resources, and flexible deal structures while preserving the teams, customer relationships, and local identity that define each business.
Igneo is an autonomous investment team in the First Sentier Group. It invests in high-quality, mature, mid-market infrastructure companies in renewables, digital infrastructure, waste management, water utilities and transportation / logistics sectors in the UK, Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Operating since 1994, the team works closely with portfolio companies to create long-term sustainable value through innovation, a focus on responsible investing, and proactive asset management.
Igneo manages US$23.6bn worth of assets (as at 31 December 2025) on behalf of more than 200 investors around the world.
SOURCE ChillCo Logistics
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