Congebec Expands its Supply Chain Network to British Columbia

Congebec Expands its Supply Chain Network to British Columbia Through Strategic Alliance with Bradner Cold Storage

April 23, 2025 – Quebec City, QC – Congebec and Bradner Cold Storage are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership that will unite their operations to create an extensive network of multi-temperature cold storage facilities across Canada. This alliance spans six provinces: Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, totaling 16 locations.

By combining Congebec’s wide-ranging logistics capabilities with Bradner Cold Storage’s regional expertise, the newly formed group will offer innovative solutions to the market, enabling coast-to-coast operations through Canada’s largest cities. This union leverages their collective talent and expanded geographic footprint to better serve clients across key Canadian markets.

Nicholas-P. Pedneault, CEO of Congebec, stated, “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey to provide unparalleled cold storage solutions across Canada. By uniting our strengths, we are thrilled to deliver exceptional value and service to our customers who are embracing more than ever the demand for Canadian products.”

Tim Ludwig, CEO of Bradner Cold Storage, now part of Congebec’s ownership group, added, “We’re proud of what we’ve built at Bradner, which created the foundation to join forces with Congebec and expand our reach across North America. Together, we will set new standards in the cold storage industry and drive innovation in logistics and transportation.”

Looking ahead, Congebec and Bradner Cold Storage remain committed to forging more strategic alliances and growing their supply chain footprint across North America. This initiative strengthens the group’s capabilities and positions it as a leader in the multi-temperature logistics industry.

About Congebec

Congebec is a Canadian multi-temperature logistics provider of value-added distribution services for the food, retail and packaged goods industries. Committed to food safety, Congebec is a leader in the Canadian and North America markets. With 550 employees and over 50 years of experience, the company operates 11 modern facilities totaling over 65 million cubic feet. These facilities are strategically located in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and now in British Columbia. For more information, visit www.congebec.com.

About Bradner Cold Storage

Bradner Cold Storage, based in Vancouver, provides trusted 3PL services specializing in temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution. With facilities in Langley, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack, they offer scalable solutions for frozen, refrigerated, and ambient storage. Since 2011, Bradner Cold has supported Canada’s food supply chain by helping ensure the safe and efficient movement of temperature-sensitive goods, from raw ingredients to finished products. Serving Western Canada’s food manufacturing and agricultural industries, their systems ensure product integrity, traceability, and timely delivery. For more information, visit www.bradnercold.com.

Information

Catherine Lambert
Corporate and Government Relations Assistant Director
Congebec
Tel.: (418) 683-3491 ext. 1108
clambert@congebec.com