Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Warehousing Solutions in Winchester, VA
WCS Logistics has been a leader in third-party logistics warehousing since 1917, serving clients across the East Coast with unmatched expertise and dedication. Our century-long legacy is built on a commitment to understanding client needs, investing in cutting-edge technology, and maintaining rigorous food safety standards. With BRC certifications, organic compliance, and a focus on customized solutions, we combine historical experience with modern innovation.Our team's deep industry knowledge and ownership of facilities ensure cost efficiency and reliability. We prioritize client partnerships, offering tailored ambient, cooler, and freezer storage solutions to meet evolving supply chain demands.
Services
Ambient Storage
Cooler Storage
Freezer Storage
Third Party Logistics
Build to Suit
Details
- Year established: 1917
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in cold storage warehousing.
- Our facilities are BRC Certified with A/AA ratings.
- We own our facilities, ensuring cost efficiency and reliability.
- Our team has an average of 9.3 years of management experience.
- We offer customized build-to-suit warehouse solutions.
Associations and certifications
- BRC Audit
- Organic Certification
What people say
100 years of experience
BRC Certified facilities
Custom build-to-suit options
Advanced inventory systems
Organic compliance expertise
Services
Ambient Storage
Our ambient storage solutions provide stable, room-temperature environments for non-perishable goods. Ideal for packaging materials, dry foods, and household items, these spaces maintain optimal conditions from receipt to distribution. With over 900,000 sq ft of combined storage capacity, we ensure product integrity through advanced pest control and sanitation protocols while offering flexible lease terms for businesses of all sizes.
Cooler Storage
Specialized cooler storage maintains 35-45F environments for temperature-sensitive products. Our facilities preserve perishables like fresh produce using advanced climate control systems and monitoring technology. With 11,000+ pallet positions across multiple locations, we offer customized solutions for food and beverage industries requiring precise humidity and temperature management to prevent product degradation and maintain quality standards.
Freezer Storage
Our freezer storage facilities maintain temperatures at 0F and below for long-term preservation of perishable goods. With 24,000+ pallet positions and state-of-the-art CO2 cascade refrigeration systems, we support industries requiring strict temperature control. The 2025 facility expansion includes 13,000 pallet positions with 43' clear height, ensuring optimal space utilization while maintaining USDA export inspection capabilities and organic certification compliance.
Third Party Logistics
Our third-party logistics solutions offer scalable warehousing and inventory management services since 1917. We provide cost-effective alternatives to in-house storage through flexible lease terms and specialized handling. With EDI integration, real-time inventory tracking, and value-added services like kitting and assembly, we help businesses optimize supply chain efficiency while focusing on core operations across multiple industries.
Build to Suit
Custom build-to-suit solutions create tailored warehouse spaces meeting specific operational requirements. Our 9+ acre site near I-81 allows for customized layouts, loading docks, and climate control systems. This option provides strategic advantages through long-term leases that accommodate specialized infrastructure needs while leveraging our century of logistics expertise and prime Mid-Atlantic location for nationwide distribution efficiency.
People
Dennis Cowgill
Maintenance Manager
Dennis oversees facility maintenance and refrigeration systems with over 60 years of combined team expertise. His leadership ensures optimal equipment performance and regulatory compliance across all WCS locations.
Peter Yates
General Manager & COO
Peter directs daily operations with 9.3 years average management experience. He focuses on process improvement and client satisfaction while maintaining WCS's century-old commitment to logistics excellence.
Scott Rodgers
Brooke Rd Facility Manager
Scott manages the 2019 68,000 sq ft freezer facility. His team handles 8,500 pallet positions with modern refrigeration technology while maintaining strict quality control standards.
Brittany Bates
Assistant General Manager
Brittany supports operations management with expertise in inventory control systems. She helps implement technology upgrades and coordinates client service initiatives across multiple storage platforms.
Tammy Sager
Loudoun St Facility Manager
Tammy oversees the historic 1917 facility with modernized refrigeration systems. Her team manages 400+ pallet positions while maintaining the site's legacy of apple storage innovation.
Questions
What temperature ranges do you offer?
We provide ambient storage, 35-45°F cooler storage, and 0°F freezer storage with some humidity-controlled areas available.
What certifications do you hold?
We maintain BRCGS Storage and Distribution certification with AA ratings and USDA Organic certification for appropriate facilities.
Do you provide transportation services?
While we don't own trucks, we can recommend trusted transportation partners to complement our warehousing services.
What materials can you store?
We handle organic products, allergens, dairy, chemicals, packaging materials, and juice concentrates with proper certifications.
How do you manage inventory?
We use Camelot 3PLink software with EDI integration for real-time tracking and automated reporting to ensure accuracy.
Are your facilities sprinklered?
Sprinkler systems vary by location. Contact us directly for specific fire suppression details at each facility.
Reviews (2)
Dustin Welch
Oct 24, 2021
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Cold storage docks are all the way around on the east side. Arrived at 1400 for 1500 appointment. Didnt get my paperwork until 2100. Guys in the office were nice but they said they were understaffed resulting in long loading times. They let me park overnight.
Bob Stone
Jun 29, 2021
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Quick load and I was out of there . Yes I only had to load one pallet they got it loaded quickly right after lunch and then I went back and sign papers and I was gone