At 360,000 square feet, the former Prima Wawona cold storage facility in Reedley has been purchased by G2 Commercial Complex, LLC. Photo via Google Earth

The Reedley facility previously operated by Prima Wawona — once the largest producer of stone fruit in North America — has been acquired by a local, family-owned business.

G2 Commercial Complex, LLC, has been named as the buyer of the former Gerawan Farming Plant 2 at 1467 E. Dinuba Ave. in Reedley. The transaction will ultimately create up to 100 jobs, said Reedley City Manager Nicole Zieba.

The cold storage facility — 360,000 square feet on nearly 29 acres — was previously owned by private equity firm Paine Schwartz and historically leased by Prima Wawona. Prima Wawona filed for bankruptcy protection in October 2023, also selling off more than 13,000 acres of farmland.

The cold storage sale was facilitated by Schuil Ag Real Estate and Colliers.

The acquisition marks a significant milestone for G2, according to a news release from Schuil Ag Real Estate, with aims to enhance its operational capabilities and further its commitment to providing quality storage capacity and improve its service offerings.

The principals of G2 Commercial Complex, LLC, were not revealed in the release.

Lorin Reed, owner and president of Kingsburg’s Packline Technologies Inc., and Vice President Josh Lee are involved with G2 Commercial Complex.

Packline manufactures processing and packing equipment for the produce industry.

“We are excited to announce this acquisition, which not only represents a strategic growth opportunity for our company but also underscores our commitment to the community and the agricultural sector,” said the CEO of G2 Commercial Complex, LLC, in a statement. “For us, Gerawan Plant 2 has always been a mainstay in the industry with a rich history, and we look forward to revitalizing it and continuing to build on its legacy.”

The former Gerawan facility will be revitalized under G2’s stewardship, according to the release.  The company plans to invest in upgrades and improvements to ensure the facility meets the highest standards of efficiency and quality.

Agent Stephen Schuil represented the buyers, and agent Rick Schuil along with Colliers represented the sellers.

“We are proud to have played a role in facilitating this important transaction,” Rick Schuil said. “G2 Commercial Complex, LLC is a respected name in the industry, and we are confident that they will bring new life to the Reedley Wawona facility.”

Zieba said that “having life” back in the facility is a positive move for the city. 

“Its on one of our busier thoroughfares and to have life back in that big building on an important corridor represents new beginnings,” she said.