OmniTRAX

Broe Real Estate Group Wins 2022 Industrial Development of the Year

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

DENVER, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Broe Real Estate Group (BREG), the multi-billion dollar Colorado-based developer and affiliate of The Broe Group, has won NAIOP's 2022 Industrial Development of the Year. NAIOP, North America's premier commercial real estate development association for professionals within the industrial, office, and mixed-use sectors, selected Broe Real Estate Group's 386,000 SF build-to-suit project for The Home Depot for its best-in-class design, operational excellence, and innovative transportation solution.  

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Broe Real Estate Group (BREG), the multi-billion dollar Colorado-based developer and affiliate of The Broe Group, has won NAIOP's 2022 Industrial Development of the Year.
  • NAIOP, North America's premier commercial real estate development association for professionals within the industrial, office, and mixed-use sectors, selected Broe Real Estate Group's 386,000 SF build-to-suit project for The Home Depot for its best-in-class design, operational excellence, and innovative transportation solution.
  • Rail-served real estate continues to demonstrate operational efficiency for BREG clients across industry.
  • By incorporating freight railroad services directly into project design, Broe Real Estate Group has dramatically lowered transportation costs and carbon footprints while increasing transportation safety.

OmniTRAX Names Lucy Grasso Vice President of Business Strategy

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

DENVER, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX, a comprehensive supply chain, industrial development, and logistics solutions partner – and the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group – has promoted Lucy Grasso to Vice President of Business Strategy. In her expanded new role, Grasso will lead OmniTRAX's internal business strategy and ESG initiatives, while continuing to manage OmniTRAX's Network Operations Center.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX, a comprehensive supply chain, industrial development, and logistics solutions partner – and the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group – has promoted Lucy Grasso to Vice President of Business Strategy.
  • In her expanded new role, Grasso will lead OmniTRAX's internal business strategy and ESG initiatives, while continuing to manage OmniTRAX's Network Operations Center.
  • "As one of the fastest growing railroads in North America, OmniTRAX continues to expand our reach and customer base,' said OmniTRAX President and Chief Operating Officer Sergio Sabatini.
  • Reporting to OmniTRAX President and Chief Operating Officer Sergio Sabatini, Grasso's new internal business strategy responsibility will also include extensive collaboration with OmniTRAX Senior Vice President of Strategy, Nathan Brown.

OmniTRAX and BRG Contribute $100,000 to Brownsville Community

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX, the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group, and its affiliate railroad, Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway, LLC (BRG), announced the contribution of $100,000 to eleven Brownsville non-profit organizations. As part of OmniTRAX's annual commitment to local communities, OmniTRAX and BRG collaborated with the Port of Brownsville to identify a broad collection of local nonprofit recipients that provide critical resources for the people of Brownsville. 

Key Points: 
  • BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX, the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group, and its affiliate railroad, Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway, LLC (BRG), announced the contribution of $100,000 to eleven Brownsville non-profit organizations.
  • As part of OmniTRAX's annual commitment to local communities, OmniTRAX and BRG collaborated with the Port of Brownsville to identify a broad collection of local nonprofit recipients that provide critical resources for the people of Brownsville.
  • "OmniTRAX is committed to the communities we serve, and we are proud to support the meaningful work happening each day within the Brownsville community," said OmniTRAX President and COO Sergio Sabatini.
  • The BRG commenced operations in 1984 when the Brownsville Navigation District (BND) reclaimed Port railroad operations from the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

Winchester and Western Railroad to Serve New West Virginia Steel Mill

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

MARTINSBURG, W.Va., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winchester and Western Railroad (W&W), an affiliate of OmniTRAX, the nationwide supply chain, industrial development, and logistics solutions provider, has signed an agreement to serve Commercial Metals Company's (CMC) latest steel mill in West Virginia. CMC, the largest manufacturer of steel reinforcing bar (rebar) in North America and Central Europe, selected Falling Waters, West Virginia after an exhaustive multi-state site review. The strategic site, located along the historic 106-year-old W&W rail line, provides expansive market access.

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  • MARTINSBURG, W.Va., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winchester and Western Railroad (W&W), an affiliate of OmniTRAX, the nationwide supply chain, industrial development, and logistics solutions provider, has signed an agreement to serve Commercial Metals Company's (CMC) latest steel mill in West Virginia.
  • CMC, the largest manufacturer of steel reinforcing bar (rebar) in North America and Central Europe, selected Falling Waters, West Virginia after an exhaustive multi-state site review.
  • "The new CMC mill exemplifies the power of pairing rail and real estate together," said OmniTRAX CEO Dean Piacente.
  • The CMC mill project was a collaborative economic development effort by OmniTRAX, State of West Virginia leaders, and Berkeley County officials.

OmniTRAX Industrial Team Earns Global Accreditation

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

DENVER, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX, the transportation affiliate of the multi-billion-dollar developer The Broe Group, is proud to announce the recertification of two industrial team executives by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

Key Points: 
  • Ean Johnson, OmniTRAX Vice President of Industrial Development, and Justin Strickland, OmniTRAX Director of Industrial Development, have completed the rigorous recertification process to earn individual designations as Certified Economic Developers (CEcD).
  • "Rail and industrial economic development go hand-in-hand," said OmniTRAX CEO Dean Piacente.
  • The global accreditation denotes a mastery of principal skills in economic development, professional attainment, and a commitment to professional growth.
  • OmniTRAX's industrial development team cultivated strong partnerships with the project site selection consultant and local officials to advance a successful collaboration that benefitted all parties.

OmniTRAX Purchases Colorado's Iconic San Luis and Rio Grande Railroad

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

DENVER , Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX, Inc., a comprehensive supply chain, industrial development, and logistics solutions partner, and the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group, has entered into a contract to purchase the assets of the San Luis and Rio Grande Railroad (SLRG) out of bankruptcy. The acquisition marks OmniTRAX's 26th rail operation, expanding its rail network to more than 2,000 miles across North America, while doubling its Colorado footprint. The parties expect to close the transaction in late 2022. 

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX , Inc., a comprehensive supply chain, industrial development, and logistics solutions partner, and the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group, has entered into a contract to purchase the assets of the San Luis and Rio Grande Railroad (SLRG) out of bankruptcy.
  • "As a Colorado company, we know how important the SLRG has been to the San Luis Valley and Colorado's economy," said OmniTRAX CEO Dean Piacente.
  • Originally constructed in 1870, the 155-mile railroad has played a vital role in moving freight throughout the west.
  • The SLRG also provides a key state-wide freight connection between the San Luis Valley and Colorado's eastern plains.

Senstar Awarded Two Significant Energy Sector Contracts in North America

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Senstar's advanced sensing solutions, including perimeter intrusion detection systems, will be installed to protect critical infrastructure.

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  • Senstar's advanced sensing solutions, including perimeter intrusion detection systems, will be installed to protect critical infrastructure.
  • In addition, the contracts include Senstar support services to ensure smooth operation and maintenance.
  • We leverage Senstar's strong brand and expertise to increase our market share in target verticals of logistics, energy, utilities and corrections," said Dror Sharon,CEO of Senstar Technologies.
  • For 40 years, Senstar has been safeguarding people, places, and property for organizations around the world, with a special focus on utilities, logistics, corrections, and energy markets.

Tulsa Port of Catoosa - Oklahoma's $300M Economic Engine - Names OmniTRAX Exclusive Rail Partner

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

DENVER , Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX, Inc., a comprehensive supply chain, industrial development, and logistics solutions provider, and the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group, has been selected as the exclusive rail partner for the Tulsa Port of Catoosa. One of the largest, most inland ports in the United States, the Tulsa Port of Catoosa provides centralized access for thousands of barges to move millions of tons of freight to and from America's heartland. The long-term rail operator partnership with the City of Tulsa – Rogers County Port Authority, doing business as Tulsa Ports, became effective August 18, 2022.

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  • The long-term rail operator partnership with the City of Tulsa Rogers County Port Authority, doing business as Tulsa Ports, became effective August 18,2022.
  • The new Port of Catoosa Industrial Railroad (PCIR) expands OmniTRAX's Oklahoma presence from its original Sand Springs commercial development and rail operations.
  • "The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is a critical component of the State of Oklahoma's economic engine, providing barge, rail, and truck transportation options to the region and providing thousands of manufacturing and agriculture-based jobs.
  • The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is a multi-modal shipping complex and 2,000-acre industrial park managed and operated by the City of Tulsa Rogers County Port Authority and provides development services through Tulsa's Port of Catoosa Facilities Authority.

Lineage Logistics Next-Generation Automated Cold Storage Facility to Provide Global Food Chain Hub for JBS USA

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Lineage Logistics, LLC (Lineage or the Company), the worlds largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, today announced the construction of a next-generation automated cold-storage facility in Windsor, Colo., on behalf of JBS USA (JBS), a leading global food company.

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  • Lineage Logistics, LLC (Lineage or the Company), the worlds largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, today announced the construction of a next-generation automated cold-storage facility in Windsor, Colo., on behalf of JBS USA (JBS), a leading global food company.
  • Through this tremendous partnership, we will construct a new, world-class automated cold storage facility that leverages our industry-leading technology and expertise and builds a more efficient supply chain for JBS.
  • The new facility will be built on land purchased by Lineage within the 3,000-acre Great Western Industrial Park (GWIP).
  • ( www.lineagelogistics.com )
    JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality food products for sale to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents.

Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railway Honors Shipping Safety with Community Donations to three local Nebraska Fire Departments

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

GRAN, Nebraska, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railway, LLC, (NKCR), a managed affiliate of OmniTRAX – the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group – presented three community donations to local Nebraska fire departments at individual ceremonies honoring NKCR's recipients of the annual OmniTRAX Safe Shipper Award. The OmniTRAX Safe Shipper Award recognizes companies that model exemplary shipping safety by shipping or receiving loaded cars with no accidental releases during the previous year.  

Key Points: 
  • GRAN, Nebraska, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railway, LLC, (NKCR), a managed affiliate of OmniTRAX the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group presented three community donations to local Nebraska fire departments at individual ceremonies honoring NKCR's recipients of the annual OmniTRAX Safe Shipper Award.
  • The OmniTRAX Safe Shipper Award recognizes companies that model exemplary shipping safety by shipping or receiving loaded cars with no accidental releases during the previous year.
  • "Safety is a shared priority in the communities we serve, and this year's three NKCR Safe Shipper award winners have each demonstrated their tireless commitment to community safety," said OmniTRAX CEO Dean Piacente.
  • "It is our honor to recognize their accomplishments with donations to the local Nebraska fire departments that serve our communities every day."