Salt Lake City’s strategic location at the crossroads of the American Southwest and Northwest regions makes it an ideal hub for cold storage operations. CORE X Performance, one of the newest facilities in the CORE X Partners network, exemplifies how cutting-edge technology and operational excellence transform traditional cold storage into comprehensive enterprise-level logistics solutions.
Strategic Location Drives Regional Supply Chain Excellence
CORE X Performance occupies a critical position in Salt Lake City, serving as a key distribution point for food manufacturers across multiple regions. The facility’s strategic location enables rapid distribution to both Southwest and Northwest markets, providing manufacturers with efficient access to diverse customer bases.
Utah maintains the #3-ranked state economy in the nation, with substantial gains in agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing driving strong GDP growth. This economic strength makes Salt Lake City a prime location for cold storage and logistics operations.
Direct Transportation Advantages
Key location advantages include:
- Direct access to major transportation corridors connecting West Coast ports
- One-day shipping capabilities to some regions
- Strategic overflow capacity for regional network optimization
- Enhanced business continuity through geographic diversification
Regional Distribution Hub
Salt Lake City’s central location allows CORE X Performance to serve as a critical distribution point for food manufacturers. The facility stores products from major food manufacturers and efficiently distributes them, leveraging the strategic advantages of its Mountain West location.
Advanced Technology Integration Sets New Standards
As one of the newer locations in the CORE X Partners network, CORE X Performance incorporates state-of-the-art technology systems that bolster operational efficiency while reducing risk for enterprise customers.
Comprehensive Scanning and Tracking Systems
The facility employs multiple touchpoint scanning throughout the entire storage process:
- Inbound scanning: Products are scanned upon arrival with automated documentation
- Location tracking: All pallet positions are scanned and monitored in real-time
- Outbound verification: Products are scanned at departure to ensure accurate shipments
- Temperature monitoring: Automated tracking across all zones maintains product integrity
Real-Time Inventory Visibility
Client Portal Technology
CORE X Performance provides enterprise customers with real-time inventory visibility through an advanced client portal system. Customers can monitor inventory levels in real-time, track products from receipt through storage to shipment, and access comprehensive reporting for enterprise-wide planning. This technology maintains full supply chain visibility, essential for effective risk mitigation.
Automated Appointment Scheduling
The facility’s software allows customers to schedule their own appointments, streamlining operations and reducing coordination overhead. This self-service capability integrates with the broader warehouse management system to optimize dock scheduling and resource allocation.
Operational Efficiency Through Automation
Driver Check-In Innovation
The facility streamlines operations through QR code check-in systems, allowing drivers to self-register without waiting for dock office personnel. This automation reduces dwell time and improves overall supply chain efficiency by eliminating bottlenecks at the receiving dock.
State-of-the-Art Warehouse Management System
CORE X Performance employs a sophisticated warehouse management system with multiple touchpoints throughout operations. The system provides comprehensive tracking capabilities that ensure accuracy and maintain full visibility throughout the storage process.
Comprehensive Cold Storage Capabilities in Utah
The U.S. cold storage market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the industry valued at $46.47 billion in 2025 and expected to reach $104.75 billion by 2032, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. This growth is driven by rising consumption of perishable foods, increasing e-commerce penetration, and growing consumer expectations for year-round product availability.
CORE X Performance offers cold storage solutions for Salt Lake City designed to meet diverse enterprise requirements across multiple temperature zones:
- Frozen storage: Deep freeze capabilities for ice cream and specialty frozen products
- Cooler storage: Optimal temperatures for fresh and perishable goods
- Dry storage: Climate-controlled ambient storage for shelf-stable products
- Flexible zoning: Rapid zone transitions to accommodate varying product requirements
Integrated Transportation Solutions
Unlike traditional cold storage facilities, CORE X Performance provides integrated logistics solutions for Salt Lake City that extend beyond storage. The facility’s transportation capabilities include:
- Local shuttle services: Direct transportation between facilities and customer locations
- Regional distribution: Comprehensive transportation solutions across the Southwest and Northwest
- Consolidation services: Strategic load optimization for cost-effective distribution
- Last-mile delivery: Complete supply chain solutions from storage to final destination
Complete Supply Chain Integration
CORE X Performance delivers complete supply chain solutions from storage to the final destination. This integrated approach positions the facility as a strategic partner rather than a simple storage provider, aligning with enterprise customers’ broader logistics objectives.
Sustainability Leadership in Cold Storage
CORE X Performance demonstrates environmental stewardship through comprehensive sustainability initiatives implemented during facility construction. As a newly constructed facility, CORE X Performance had the opportunity to integrate advanced sustainability features from the ground up.
Energy Efficiency Innovations
Advanced Building Systems
The facility incorporates superior insulation systems that create an advanced building envelope, reducing energy consumption while maintaining precise temperature control across all storage zones. This design proves particularly valuable during Utah’s temperature extremes, protecting client products while controlling operational costs.
Smart Lighting and Refrigeration Technology
CORE X Performance utilizes advanced systems throughout the facility:
- LED lighting with motion activation: Automated lighting systems reduce electricity usage in inactive zones
- Efficient refrigeration systems: State-of-the-art cooling technology minimizes energy requirements
- Optimized temperature control: Precise climate management across multiple zones
Water Conservation Leadership
Resource Management Systems
The facility addresses Utah’s water scarcity concerns through comprehensive conservation measures. The cooling system incorporates water recycling technology that captures and reuses water, significantly reducing overall consumption while maintaining operational efficiency.
Key conservation features include:
- Low-flow plumbing fixtures: Reduced water consumption across all facility operations
- Water recycling systems: Cooling system water is recycled and reused
- Resource optimization: Comprehensive approach to reducing environmental impact
Safety and Compliance Excellence
CORE X Performance maintains industry-leading safety standards through comprehensive programs and regular auditing processes that encompass both employee protection and food safety compliance.
Certification and Compliance
BRC Certification Standards
Annual BRC audits ensure food safety compliance and operational excellence throughout the facility. The BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety has set the benchmark for over 25 years, adopted by over 22,000 sites in more than 130 countries and accepted by leading global brands and retailers. It was the first standard to be GFSI benchmarked, providing global recognition through the Global Food Safety Initiative.
BRCGS certification employs a grading system with Grade AA+ representing the highest level of certification achievable, signifying outstanding compliance with standards and exemplary practices.
This certification process validates the facility’s food safety protocols and operational procedures, providing enterprise customers with confidence in product integrity throughout storage. BRC-certified storage facilities must demonstrate comprehensive food safety management systems, including temperature control, traceability, and hygiene standards. CORE X Performance meets or exceeds these standards.
Comprehensive Training Programs
All employees receive yearly training covering multiple safety areas:
- Food safety protocols: Comprehensive understanding of food handling requirements
- Equipment operation procedures: Safe operation of facility equipment and machinery
- Facility safety standards: General workplace safety and emergency procedures
- Continuous education: Regular updates on industry best practices and regulatory changes
Technology-Enhanced Safety
Automated systems throughout the facility reduce human error while maintaining high safety standards. The integration of technology with traditional safety protocols creates multiple layers of protection for both personnel and stored products.
Community Impact and Regional Economic Development
CORE X Performance contributes significantly to Salt Lake City’s economic development through job creation and community partnerships that extend beyond direct operations to encompass broader community support initiatives.
Employment and Economic Growth
Talent Attraction and Retention
The Utah cold storage facility attracts top talent through competitive positions supported by cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. These roles provide meaningful career growth opportunities while supporting local families and contributing to regional economic development.
Community Partnership Excellence
Food Redistribution Program
The facility facilitates food donations from clients to local food banks. This program demonstrates the collaborative approach to community support, with CORE X Performance providing transportation while clients contribute products to support local communities.
Employee-Led Community Initiatives
The facility’s employees actively engage in community support through:
- Annual coat drives: Supporting community members in need during winter months
- Food bank partnerships: Coordinated efforts to address food insecurity
- Community engagement: Active participation in local charitable initiatives
Future Growth and Innovation Pipeline
CORE X Performance continues to expand its capabilities through strategic investments in technology and capacity, positioning the facility for continued growth in Utah’s rapidly growing logistics market.
The facility is actively pursuing expansion opportunities within the Salt Lake City market to meet growing demand for enterprise-level cold storage solutions. Industry analysis shows that cold storage demand is expected to continue outstripping supply over the next three to five years, with overall industrial real estate vacancy rates at just 3.1% and cold storage vacancy rates estimated to be even lower, given high tenant demand. These expansion plans align with regional economic growth and increasing demand for sophisticated logistics services.
Next-Generation Technology Implementation
Advanced Scanning Technology
CORE X Performance is evaluating advanced scanning technology for pallet inspection upon receipt:
- Damage detection: Automated scanning to identify damage on incoming pallets
- Case counting: Verification of quantities to ensure accurate inventory receipts
- Digital documentation: Photographic records of products for traceability support
- Quality assurance: Enhanced ability to document product condition at receipt
This technology testing demonstrates the facility’s commitment to continuous improvement and leveraging automation to enhance accuracy and client service.
Enterprise Partnership Approach
CORE X Performance positions itself as a strategic partner rather than a traditional vendor, working collaboratively with enterprise customers to develop solutions that align with broader business objectives. The facility employs comprehensive approaches to minimize supply chain disruptions through redundant systems, strategic overflow capacity, and integration with the broader CORE X Partners network.
Why Salt Lake City Enterprises Choose CORE X Performance
As Utah’s economy continues to lead national growth and Salt Lake City’s infrastructure investments expand regional logistics capabilities, CORE X Performance offers enterprise customers a unique combination of strategic advantages. The facility’s Mountain West positioning provides unmatched regional access, while advanced automation delivers real-time visibility and operational efficiency.
“I think the biggest distinguishing factor for CORE X Performance from other facilities is that we offer one solution for our clients where we’ve got a transportation solution in addition to the cold storage, so that we can help them with both their logistics as well as the storage needs,” explains David Charles, speaking about the facility’s integrated approach.
With BRC certification, comprehensive sustainability initiatives, and this integrated transportation capability, CORE X Performance addresses the complex requirements of modern supply chains through a partnership approach that extends beyond traditional storage services. They are the cold storage solution for Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas.