Plug Power announced an agreement with FreezPak Logistics to provide fuel cells and H₂ storage and fueling infrastructure to nine additional sites and nearly 400 lift trucks.

The multi-site agreement makes FreezPak Logistics, a Plug customer since 2014, a pedestal customer — joining other leading companies, such as Amazon, Walmart and Home Depot. The agreement includes providing H₂ infrastructure and fuel cells for lift trucks at four existing FreezPak Logistics sites, along with five additional sites scheduled for 2023. In total, Plug will support 11 customer sites across the U.S, including the three sites already in operation.

“FreezPak Logistics has been a longstanding believer in Plug’s innovative technology and hydrogen fuel cells,” said Andy Marsh, Plug CEO, said. “We are thrilled to expand our partnership, which further improves the American supply chain and decreases carbon emissions.”

As a Plug customer for eight years, FreezPak Logistics has witnessed firsthand the benefits of transitioning from lead-acid batteries to H₂ fuel cells. The company reported seeing a productivity boost of 100% because fuel cells operate at full power throughout a shift, while batteries require frequent recharging.

“FreezPak continually strives for ways to be more efficient, sustainable and increase productivity,” said Dave Saoud, FreezPak Logistics Co-Founder/CEO. “Given our long-term relationship with Plug, it makes sense to work together toward a common vision — progression and reducing carbon emissions.”

In addition to greenhouse gas reduction, FreezPak Logistics saw electricity bills drop by 31.5% and an increase in usable space by up to 5,000 square feet per location.

Michael Saoud, FreezPak Logistics Co-Founder/CEO said, “We are committed to clean energy and solutions that boost our operations. Improving uptime and continuing our path with innovation, we are excited to grow our partnership with Plug.”

Improving the global supply chain through increased productivity is at the core of Plug’s material handling business. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Plug's robust solutions were operating at 99% efficiency and moved approximately 30% of the retail food and groceries through the U.S. to support the needs of customers like FreezPak Logistics.