SCB Construction Group Builds Cold Chain Facility for Frontier Meats in Central Georgia

New facility expands Frontier Meat's capacity to support local farmers with USDA-certified processing and cold storage.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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SCB Construction Group is constructing a new meat processing and cold storage facility for Frontier Meat Packing in Covington, Georgia. The project will expand Frontier Meats' operational footprint and strengthen regional food infrastructure by providing critical processing and cold storage capacity primarily serving local farmers across the state.

Why it matters

The new facility reflects a shared commitment between SCB and Frontier Meats to bolster agricultural sustainability, supply chain resilience, and long-term economic growth in central Georgia. It will increase local processing capacity and reduce reliance on out-of-region distribution channels, contributing to job creation and positioning the region for continued growth in food production and distribution.

The details

Designed to meet rigorous food safety, sanitation, and temperature control requirements, the facility includes specialized cold storage systems and processing areas tailored to modern meat distribution demands. The project requires careful coordination across trades and strict compliance standards, underscoring SCB's ability to deliver high-performance, food-grade industrial environments where precision and reliability are paramount.

  • The project is currently underway and is expected to be completed in Q2 2026.

The players

SCB Construction Group

A leading construction firm dedicated to designing and building innovative, sustainable, and inspiring structures across diverse sectors.

Frontier Meat Packing

A Madison, Georgia based meat processing company dedicated to supporting local farmers through USDA certified processing and cold storage services.

Cole Inman

VP of Business Development at SCB Construction Group.

Bryan Young

Vice President of Construction at SCB Construction Group.

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What they’re saying

“This new facility significantly expands Frontier Meat's capacity to support local farmers with reliable, USDA-certified processing and cold storage. It allows them to keep more of the food supply chain local while operating at a scale and level of compliance that meets today's demands.”

— Cole Inman, VP of Business Development (EINPresswire)

“Food grade and cold storage facilities demand a higher level of planning, execution, and accountability. Being selected to deliver Frontier Meats' first facility in the region speaks to our track record in consistency and partnership in food-grade construction. When compliance and uptime matter, owners look for teams they can rely on.”

— Bryan Young, Vice President of Construction (EINPresswire)

What’s next

The new Frontier Meat Packing facility is expected to be completed in Q2 2026, strengthening central Georgia's food infrastructure and positioning the region for continued growth in food production and distribution.

The takeaway

This project highlights the growing demand for temperature-controlled industrial facilities and SCB Construction Group's expertise in delivering high-performance, food-grade industrial environments where precision, compliance, and reliability are paramount. The new facility will play a key role in supporting Georgia's agricultural economy by increasing local processing capacity and reducing reliance on out-of-region distribution channels.