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Americold Launches “Fit for Purpose” Initiative, Advancing Strategic Priorities With Targeted Incremental Annual Overhead Savings of More Than $25 Million
Builds on previously announced actions to reduce indirect labor and SG&A by $30 million, and expected project spend by $50 million, year-over-yearReflects the next phase of Americold’s focus on operating discipline and cost efficiency, enabled by prior investmentsExpected to further enhance execution and strengthen customer delivery across the global platform ATLANTA, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: COLD), a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics,
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