Fort Wayne’s Polar Leasing begins work on Texas distribution hub
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Fort Wayne-based Polar Leasing Co, a provider of outdoor rental walk-in freezers and refrigeration units, is continuing to expand with the groundbreaking of a new distribution hub in Texas.
While financial details of the company’s investment are not being disclosed, the new facility follows the recent construction of a similar hub in Florida.
Polar Leasing said the 12,800-square-foot facility in Temple, Texas is designed to serve the company’s customers and freight partners in the south-central part of the United States.
President Bart Tippman said in a news release that the groundbreaking marks another major milestone for the company.
“We started the business more than two decades ago when we saw a gap in the marketplace for high-quality walk-in freezers and refrigeration units available on a rental basis,” Tippmann said. “To grow from our Fort Wayne headquarters into a second hub is tremendous, representing our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of service and unit quality for our customers.”
Polar Leasing’s distribution hub in Sumterville, Florida is now fully operational. In addition to providing distribution services, both facilities will also serve as regional service centers and provide repair and refurbishment of the company’s fleet of walk-in units.
The company expects to add five jobs at each location.