Polar King, the leading manufacturer of fiberglass outdoor walk-in coolers and freezers, has released a new industry report detailing the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping walk-in cold storage in educational settings.
Cold Storage Industry Report
The report, “Trends and Innovations in Walk-In Cold Storage for Educational Settings,” authored by Regional Sales Manager Dan Parsenow, offers valuable insight for K-12 and higher education leaders seeking efficient, reliable solutions to meet growing demands in foodservice, emergency preparedness, and hands-on learning programs.
“As schools look to modernize operations, cold storage has become a critical tool,” Parsenow says. “This report equips decision-makers with the knowledge they need to invest wisely, reduce waste and maximize resources.”
The report explores key drivers, including increased demand for food safety compliance, rising costs of perishables, and the need for flexible, mobile refrigeration during outages or remodels. It also highlights real-world case studies—such as a Louisiana district that avoided $45,000 in food loss thanks to a Polar King trailer—and showcases design innovations.
Download Cold Storage Industry Report
Click here to download “Trends and Innovations in Walk-In Cold Storage for Educational Settings.”
Polar King’s refrigeration and freezer walk-in units serve schools, colleges and universities around the country with tailored cold storage options—ranging from permanent structures to mobile trailers and multi-compartment units.
Every Polar King walk-in unit is made in the USA, is fully electric and delivered fully assembled. The units have a fiberglass interior and exterior, ensuring internal products remain independent of external conditions. The fiberglass advantage also guarantees the units will never rust or corrode, unlike metal panel boxes.
To learn more about Polar King’s solutions for education, call (877) 224-8674 or visit polarking.com.
About Polar King International
The introduction of the Polar King outdoor walk-in freezer into the food service industry resulted from three generations of walk-in refrigeration technology and experience. Polar King’s fiberglass, one-piece walk-in cooler is the natural evolution of the walk-in cold storage industry from the conventional metal panel constructed unit. In early 1982, Polar King began operations by constructing and shipping walk-ins from a modest 12,000 sq. ft. facility in New Haven, Indiana. As demand grew for outdoor fiberglass commercial walk-in coolers and commercial walk-in freezers, production was moved to a 251,200 sq. ft. facility located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. For 40 years, Polar King has provided thousands of walk-ins to single-unit operators, chain restaurants, schools, health care facilities, government agencies, and many other industries requiring dependable outdoor walk-in refrigeration. For more information, visit polarking.com or contact Polar King, 4424 New Haven Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 USA at (877) 224-8674.
