Who

We Are

For over four decades, Austco Polar Cold Storage has provided reliable cold storage and blast freezing services to Australia’s leading exporters and importers. From our Laverton North facility – with easy access to the highway and Port Melbourne – we help our clients preserve quality, maintain compliance, and move goods efficiently across the globe.

About Us

Our Story, Your Confidence

Established more than 40 years ago, Austco Polar began as a family-operated cold storage facility and has since evolved into a trusted logistics partner for the meat, poultry, and perishable goods industries.
Our operations are built on accuracy, consistency, and efficiency. Every product that enters our facility is handled by experienced professionals who take responsibility for maintaining the highest safety and hygiene standards.
We continue to invest in technology, process control, and infrastructure to meet the growing needs of export markets in Europe, the Middle East, and China, all while maintaining the service reliability that our domestic clients rely on.

Meet with our mission

To be the best in our chosen fields.
To respect ourselves, our customers, and our community.

What is our vision?

To provide our customers with mutually profitable solutions in a professional, safe, and timely manner.

About Us

Our Story, Your Confidence

Established more than 40 years ago, Austco Polar began as a family-operated cold storage facility and has since evolved into a trusted logistics partner for the meat, poultry, and perishable goods industries.
Our operations are built on accuracy, consistency, and efficiency. Every product that enters our facility is handled by experienced professionals who take responsibility for maintaining the highest safety and hygiene standards.

We continue to invest in technology, process control, and infrastructure to meet the growing needs of export markets in Europe, the Middle East, and China, all while maintaining the service reliability that our domestic clients rely on.

Meet with our mission

To be the best in our chosen fields.
To respect ourselves, our customers, and our community.

What is our vision?

TTo provide our customers with mutually profitable solutions in a professional, safe, and timely manner.

Meet Our Team

Behind every successful operation is a team dedicated to precision and care.
Our leadership brings decades of operational knowledge and an unrelenting commitment to customer service.

Tharun Pagadala

Despatch Manager

Kevin Duong

General Manager

Glenn Morstert

Maintenance Manager

Shea Pacers

Business Development Manager

Each leader plays a key role in ensuring our facility operates efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with regulatory standards.

Our
Approach

We combine precise temperature control, efficient workflows, and accredited processes to deliver reliable cold storage and export handling—every day.

Reliable Cold Storage with Precision

Our systems are built for accuracy, ensuring continuous temperature monitoring and documented compliance to keep every product in safe and optimum condition.

Efficient Operations with Proven Expertise

Experienced staff, in-house maintenance, and 24-hour contractor support ensure uninterrupted service.

Trust Built on Compliance and Care

With accredited export licenses and onsite Halal supervision, we maintain the highest standards of quality and accountability.

Looking for a trusted cold storage partner?

Reach out to discuss your requirements or schedule a site visit.