Lineage taps TGW Logistics to automate Texas cold-storage hub

Lineage is building a major automated refrigerated and frozen distribution center in Hutchins, Texas, with TGW Logistics handling key warehouse automation. The facility is expected to go live by the end of 2027 and is designed to strengthen Lineage’s U.S. cold chain network.

Why it matters: - The Hutchins facility is designed to move refrigerated and frozen goods faster across the U.S. from the Dallas–Fort Worth logistics hub. - Lineage is using automation to improve efficiency, reliability and sustainability in cold-chain operations. - The project targets a major U.S. grocery producer and adds capacity in one of the country’s busiest freight corridors.

What happened: - Lineage is constructing one of the world’s largest and most advanced automated temperature-controlled distribution centers in Hutchins, Texas. - TGW Logistics is providing the warehouse automation technology for key processes at the site. - The facility broke ground recently, and go-live is anticipated by the end of 2027. - The distribution center will handle refrigerated and frozen products.

The details: - TGW Logistics is delivering a shuttle system, energy-efficient conveyor technology for pallets and cartons, and automated palletizing and depalletizing stations. - The system is designed for high throughput and reliable order fulfillment. - TGW Logistics says its freezer-capable technologies are built to operate at temperatures as low as -22° F. - Lineage says the project will strengthen its cold chain network in North America. - Lineage says the Dallas–Fort Worth location will help enable efficient nationwide distribution of refrigerated and frozen products. - Lineage was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Michigan. - Lineage operates more than 500 temperature-controlled facilities worldwide. - The company serves customers across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. - Lineage reported about $5.4 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025 and employs around 24,000 people globally.

Between the lines: - The project shows how large food logistics providers are leaning on automation to address labor shortages and rising efficiency demands in temperature-controlled warehousing. - TGW Logistics is positioning automation as a way to combine performance, energy efficiency and sustainability in freezer environments. - The scale of the buildout signals continued investment in cold-chain infrastructure near major population and distribution centers.

What's next: - Construction continues ahead of the planned end-2027 go-live. - Lineage will bring the automated site online to support the customer and expand U.S. refrigerated and frozen distribution capacity. - TGW Logistics will complete and commission the warehouse systems as the project advances.

The bottom line: - Lineage is betting that automation in Texas will make its cold-chain network faster, more efficient and better suited for future demand.