OmniTRAX

OmniTRAX Ushers in New Chapter for All Electric Locomotives

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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CLEVELAND, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newburgh & South Shore Railroad (NSR), an affiliate of OmniTRAX, has purchased its first all-battery electric locomotive to service its northern Ohio rail lines.

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  • CLEVELAND, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newburgh & South Shore Railroad (NSR), an affiliate of OmniTRAX, has purchased its first all-battery electric locomotive to service its northern Ohio rail lines.
  • The new AMPS Traction GP9 based battery electric switching locomotive is a 250,000 lb.
  • The locomotive's innovative technology reduces fuel consumption by half and cuts NOx emissions and particulate matter 77%.
  • The new AMPS Traction battery electric locomotive is projected to reduce NSR emissions by 77%, thereby removing 4.2 tons of nitrogen oxide from the atmosphere.

Broe Real Estate Group names John Spiegleman Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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DENVER, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Broe Real Estate Group (BREG), The Broe Group's real estate affiliate, has named John Spiegleman its Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Broe Real Estate Group (BREG), The Broe Group's real estate affiliate, has named John Spiegleman its Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel.
  • The new appointment expands Spiegleman's current role as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of The Broe Group's transportation affiliate, OmniTRAX.
  • "John's outstanding legal background, industry expertise, strategic guidance and working knowledge of The Broe Group's real estate activities make him the ideal choice for Broe Real Estate Group," said BREG CEO Doug Wells.
  • Broe Real Estate Group, an affiliate of The Broe Group, acquires, develops, and manages commercial real estate assets.

Pacific West Names Peter Touesnard CEO

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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Pacific West, LLC (Pacific West), a leading niche rail and industrial services business serving the western United States, named Peter Touesnard CEO.

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  • Pacific West, LLC (Pacific West), a leading niche rail and industrial services business serving the western United States, named Peter Touesnard CEO.
  • I am delighted to join the Pacific West team and lead a company with such a strong history of customers service, attention to detail and workmanship.
  • I share the passion of the Pacific West employees for serving their customers, maintaining a strong safety culture and growing the business at a time when public and private enterprise is strongly focused on needed infrastructure improvements, said Touesnard.
  • We are thrilled to work alongside Peter, pair him with Chief Operating Officer and co-owner Dustin Hall and collaborate to help Pacific West grow, said Josh Putterman, founding partner of Bluejay Capital.

OmniTRAX Provides Another Million Meals in Annual Commitment to Feed America

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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DENVER, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --OmniTRAX, The Broe Group's transportation affiliate, has provided more than one million meals as part of its annual campaign to fight domestic food insecurity.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --OmniTRAX, The Broe Group's transportation affiliate, has provided more than one million meals as part of its annual campaign to fight domestic food insecurity.
  • "America's industrial communities are the backbone of domestic supply chains, and they are also home to our teammates, neighbors and partners," said OmniTRAX CEO Dean Piacente.
  • "Helping those in need is part of our annual commitment to be good neighbors to the communities we serve.
  • The annual food bank commitments are matched by OmniTRAX parent company The Broe Group.

Georgia and Florida Railway Honors Shipping Safety with Community Donation to Albany Firefighters

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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ALBANY, Ga., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia & Florida Railway, LLC (GFRR), a managed affiliate of OmniTRAX , the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group , presented a community donation to the Albany Fire Department at a ceremony honoring GFRR's recipients of the inaugural OmniTRAX Safe Shipper Award.

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  • ALBANY, Ga., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia & Florida Railway, LLC (GFRR), a managed affiliate of OmniTRAX , the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group , presented a community donation to the Albany Fire Department at a ceremony honoring GFRR's recipients of the inaugural 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.
  • "Operational safety is a core value at OmniTRAX, and we are proud to recognize our GFRR partners that have modeled exceptional community safety," said OmniTRAX Senior Vice President of Operations John Bradley.
  • "In their honor, we are pleased to support an important community partner committed to safety, the Albany Fire Department."

OmniTRAX Announces Leadership Team Promotions

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Sabatini, a member of the OmniTRAX leadership team since 2013 and current Company President, has also been named OmniTRAX's Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Sabatini, a member of the OmniTRAX leadership team since 2013 and current Company President, has also been named OmniTRAX's Chief Operating Officer.
  • Anutooshkin, a Class I veteran of 24 years and OmniTRAX colleague since 2014, led the company's safety, operational, engineering, and mechanical functions.
  • "These moves provide the agility to support our customers' dynamic rail needs while ensuring the continuity of service that OmniTRAX customers rely on each day," said OmniTRAX CEO Dean Piacente.
  • "We are grateful for Gord's contributions to nurture an exceptional operational culture of safety and service that truly defines OmniTRAX."

OmniTRAX Partners with Economic Development Organizations to Attract New Companies and New Jobs to Alabama

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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We are proud to partner with state and local economic development organizations to help build and bolster Alabama communities," said OmniTRAX Director of Industrial Development Justin Strickland."

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  • We are proud to partner with state and local economic development organizations to help build and bolster Alabama communities," said OmniTRAX Director of Industrial Development Justin Strickland."
  • The Rail-Ready Sites program connects companies looking to maximize supply chain performance with rail-served properties conducive to industrial development.
  • "Omnitrax has been a fantastic partner to work with in our economic development efforts," said Marshall County EDC President and CEO Matt Arnold.
  • "Economic development is all about building partnerships and our railroad is an important part of that.

Stockton Terminal and Eastern Railroad Honors Shipping Safety with Community Donation to Stockton Firefighters

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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STOCKTON, Calif., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Stockton Terminal and Eastern Railroad (STE), a managed affiliate of OmniTRAX , the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group , presented a community donation to the Stockton Fire Foundation at a ceremony honoring Stockton's recipient of the inaugural OmniTRAX Safe Shipper Award.

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  • STOCKTON, Calif., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Stockton Terminal and Eastern Railroad (STE), a managed affiliate of OmniTRAX , the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group , presented a community donation to the Stockton Fire Foundation at a ceremony honoring Stockton's recipient of the inaugural 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.
  • "We are proud to recognize shipping safety by contributing to the Stockton firefighters that keep our community safe each day," said OmniTRAX Senior Vice President of Operations John Bradley.
  • "We are pleased to recognize a thoughtful STE shipping partner that achieved a spotless shipping safety record."

OmniTRAX Names Class I Executive Ryan Higgins its New Chief Commercial Officer

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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DENVER, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX , The Broe Group's transportation affiliate, has named Ryan Higgins Chief Commercial Officer of the privately held railroad.

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  • DENVER, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX , The Broe Group's transportation affiliate, has named Ryan Higgins Chief Commercial Officer of the privately held railroad.
  • "Ryan is a dynamic team leader that brings a deep mix of strategy, experience and consistent results to chart our continued company growth," said OmniTRAX CEO Dean Piacente.
  • Current OmniTRAX Chief Commercial Officer Peter Touesnard has announced his planned year-end retirement.
  • "Peter's dedication and spirit of service exemplify the OmniTRAX difference, and he has served the commercial team and OmniTRAX customers extremely well," said Piacente.

OmniTRAX Partners with Borger, Inc. to Attract New Companies and New Jobs to Texas Panhandle

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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The OmniTRAX Rail-Ready Sites program connects companies looking to maximize supply chain performance with rail-served properties conducive to industrial development.

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  • The OmniTRAX Rail-Ready Sites program connects companies looking to maximize supply chain performance with rail-served properties conducive to industrial development.
  • "Texas continues to play an integral role in domestic manufacturing and supply chains and these new Rail Ready Sites along the PNR provide tremendous opportunities for both operations.
  • We are pleased to partner with Borger, Inc., to attract new companies to the Pandhandle," said OmniTRAX Vice President of Economic Development Ean Johnson.
  • To review the sites and learn more about how OmniTRAX helps companies locate on rail-served properties, visit the PNR webpage .