Winchester Cold Storage Company was organized in 1917 to provide cold storage for the growing apple industry in the
Winchester area. Additional buildings were built in 1922 and 1929, bringing our total capacity up to 1.3 million bushels.
At times, we were reported to be the largest apple storage facility in the world!
Integrating computers enabled us to track our inventory much more efficiently. We strive to stay current with modern technology, keeping both our software and our systems up to date.
We continue to strive to be a leader in Third Party Logistics. With a larger focus on technology, we will be able to expanding
the number of value added services we are able to provide our customers.
WCS Logistics combines the advantages of a Strategic Mid Atlantic Location and East Coast Distribution with particularly Competitive Rates for Storage and Handling to offer one of the best values in the market.This competitive position is possible largely due to the relatively low cost structure of Virginia’s upper Shenandoah Valley, especially with regard to labor costs. Additionally, WCS owns its own buildings, further reducing overhead. And a particularly low turnover rate of non-union warehouse staff both keep costs down and result in exceptional worker efficiency.Since its inception in 1917, WCS has learned a lot about maximizing operations, reducing costs and fine-tuning procedures.
