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Franklin Cotton Warehouse Coop., Inc., was
formed in 1989 by nine gins with the goal of providing better service to local cotton gins
and cotton producers. A well run cotton warehouse with the primary goal of lowering
cost and maximizing efficiency is an economic benefit to the member gins and producer
clients.
Franklin Cotton Warehouse has been a shareholder in E.W.R. Inc. since its
conception.
Warehouse Manager, Boyce D. Stone, Sr. oversees operations at the
warehouse which is federally bonded and insured.
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Electronic Warehouse receipts are issued on each
bale.
Franklin Cotton Warehouse is
computerized to receive and transfer electronic data.
Conveniently
Located on La. Hwy 15 North in Winnsboro, Louisiana
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Map
Memberships:
Louisiana Cotton Producers Assoc.
Louisiana Independent Cotton Warehouse Assoc.
Louisiana Cotton Assoc.
Southern Cotton Ginners Assoc.
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to other cotton related sites.
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Our GOAL is to warehouse and ship Grade "A" bales
as per U.S.D.A. regulations and National Cotton Council standards to attain maximum price
for Producers as well as Merchants.
And to Provide...
dependable, courteous service at affordable prices
maximum efficiency for every customer
personal interest in your needs and demands
customer satisfaction and peace of mind
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Key Data
Buildings:
Licensed capacity 200,000 bales
13 warehouses, 162' x 272', approximately 44,000 sq. ft each
1 warehouse , 200' x 364', approximately 73,000 sq.ft. shipping
and receiving warehouse with 4 loading docks.
Office building with computerized equipment
Shop building and fleet of lift trucks
All buildings have concrete floors and are metal construction
Total storage capacity approximately 645,000 sq. ft.
Security and Fire Protection:
Fire alarm and security alarm system
Sprinkler systems and 4 inside hydrants with hoses in each
warehouse
250,000 gallon, city supplied, water tank adjacent to property
Totally enclosed on 35 acres with a 6 foot cyclone security
fence.
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