OmniTRAX

OmniTRAX Taps Class I Rail Leader Dean Piacente to Chart Its Continued Growth

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Piacente, an accomplished Class I rail leader with more than 20 years of tenure as a CSX commercial executive, assumes his new role on February 1, 2021.

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  • Piacente, an accomplished Class I rail leader with more than 20 years of tenure as a CSX commercial executive, assumes his new role on February 1, 2021.
  • His depth of Class I commercial experience, record of sustained results, and demonstrated leadership make him the ideal person to lead OmniTRAXs continued growth, said OmniTRAX Board Member David Garin.
  • Piacente sees great value in the established OmniTRAX customer-centric culture and its relentless commitment to safety that have paced the companys strong performance.
  • OmniTRAXs growth is truly impressive and has produced a strong franchise comprised of diverse rail properties in key markets with tremendous opportunities that span the nation, said CEO Dean Piacente.

OmniTRAX Honors Customers With New Safety Award

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

In 2019, OmniTRAX became the first short line railroad management company to be voted into the ACC Responsible Care Partnership Program by the American Chemistry Council.

Key Points: 
  • In 2019, OmniTRAX became the first short line railroad management company to be voted into the ACC Responsible Care Partnership Program by the American Chemistry Council.
  • The Safe Shipper Award is one of the ways that OmniTRAX is working to promote Responsible Care and continuous improvement in the areas of environment, health, safety, and security.
  • Through its affiliation with The Broe Group and its portfolio of managed companies, OmniTRAX also has the unique capability of offering specialized industrial development and real estate solutions, both on and off the rail network managed by OmniTRAX.
  • The Broe Group also has multiple investment affiliates, including Three Leaf Ventures, which is focused on innovative healthcare technology start-ups.

OmniTRAX, City of Washington Economic Development Office Initiate Promotion of Rail-Ready Sites on Georgia Woodlands Railroad

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

OmniTRAX Inc., a comprehensive logistics solutions provider and affiliate of The Broe Group, is working with the Economic Development office of the City of Washington, Ga. to bring its Rail-Ready Sites program to the Georgia Woodlands Railroad (GWRC).

Key Points: 
  • OmniTRAX Inc., a comprehensive logistics solutions provider and affiliate of The Broe Group, is working with the Economic Development office of the City of Washington, Ga. to bring its Rail-Ready Sites program to the Georgia Woodlands Railroad (GWRC).
  • The OmniTRAX Rail-Ready Sites program connects companies looking to maximize supply chain performance with rail-served properties.
  • The GWRC interchanges with CSX in Barnett, Ga. and provides numerous customers with regional logistics services, including bulk transfer-distribution and railcar storage.
  • To review the available sites and learn more about how OmniTRAX helps companies locate on rail-served properties, visit this link .

The Broe Group and OmniTRAX Commit One Million Meals to America’s Food Banks

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The Broe Group and its rail affiliate OmniTRAX, Inc. have pledged one million meals to community food banks throughout their U.S. operating region.

Key Points: 
  • The Broe Group and its rail affiliate OmniTRAX, Inc. have pledged one million meals to community food banks throughout their U.S. operating region.
  • As America faces unprecedented food insecurity, the Colorado companies are leading a multi-state commitment to help relieve the growing strain on local food banks.
  • No one should go hungry, yet our nations food banks fight each day to meet the increasing community demand for food, said The Broe Groups Kiki Broe.
  • The communities we serve are home to our teammates, neighbors and partners, and we are committed to helping the local food banks serve this unprecedented need.

OmniTRAX and Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway Contribute $100,000 to Brownsville Community

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

As the Brownsville community faces growing COVID numbers, sustained unemployment and strains on local education, activities and services, OmniTRAX and the Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway (BRG) today distributed $100,000 in contributions to eight local non-profits.

Key Points: 
  • As the Brownsville community faces growing COVID numbers, sustained unemployment and strains on local education, activities and services, OmniTRAX and the Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway (BRG) today distributed $100,000 in contributions to eight local non-profits.
  • Brownsville is an important partner for OmniTRAX and the BRG, and we recognize the distress being felt throughout the community, said Diaz Page.
  • We are delighted to partner with BRG and OmniTRAX to continue serving the diverse needs of our community and its residents.
  • Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway operates 45 miles of line at the Port of Brownsville, and interchanges with Union Pacific and KCSM.

OmniTRAX, Rockford Area Economic Development Council and City of Peru Initiate Promotion of Rail-Ready Sites on Illinois Railway

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

OmniTRAX Inc. , a comprehensive logistics solutions provider and affiliate of The Broe Group, is working with the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) and the City of Peru to bring its Rail-Ready Sites program to the Illinois Railway (IR).

Key Points: 
  • OmniTRAX Inc. , a comprehensive logistics solutions provider and affiliate of The Broe Group, is working with the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) and the City of Peru to bring its Rail-Ready Sites program to the Illinois Railway (IR).
  • With the City of Peru, OmniTRAX is promoting five parcels ranging 60 to 161 acres and totaling 530 acres.
  • We look forward to working with the Rockford Area Economic Development Council and the City of Peru to help bring jobs and economic growth to the region, said Ean Johnson, Vice President of Industrial Development at OmniTRAX.
  • The role of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) is to collaborate with regional stakeholders to cultivate opportunities for primary job growth that increase the economic well-being of our region.

OmniTRAX Collaborates with Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation to Launch Rail-Ready Sites Program

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

OmniTRAX , Inc., a comprehensive logistics solutions provider and affiliate of The Broe Group, is working with the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) to bring the Rail-Ready Sites program to the Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway (BRG).

Key Points: 
  • OmniTRAX , Inc., a comprehensive logistics solutions provider and affiliate of The Broe Group, is working with the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) to bring the Rail-Ready Sites program to the Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway (BRG).
  • The OmniTRAX Rail-Ready Sites program connects companies looking to maximize supply chain performance with rail-served properties.
  • Working with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, were confident we will attract fast-growing companies and bring new jobs and prosperity to the region, said Federico Diaz Page, Director, Economic Development at OmniTRAX.
  • The Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC), also known as GBIC, is a publicly-funded organization created in 1992 to help companies establish or expand operations in the Brownsville area.

OmniTRAX and Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership Launch Rail-Ready Sites Program to Bring Jobs and Growth to NW Ohio

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

The Rail-Ready Sites program connects companies looking to maximize supply chain performance with rail-served properties.

Key Points: 
  • The Rail-Ready Sites program connects companies looking to maximize supply chain performance with rail-served properties.
  • OmniTRAX and Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership are marketing three initial sites on the NOW, with parcels ranging from 14 to 72 acres.
  • To review the sites and learn more about how OmniTRAX helps companies locate on rail-served properties, visit this link .
  • David Zak, President & CEO of Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership, said, Seneca County continues to experience strong economic growth due to its strong workforce, business-friendly climate, and local government support.

Broe Real Estate Group Announces National Industrial Team Assignments to Serve Surging Market Demand

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

With one billion square feet of increased industrial market demand projected by 2025, industrial real estate demand is at an all-time high.

Key Points: 
  • With one billion square feet of increased industrial market demand projected by 2025, industrial real estate demand is at an all-time high.
  • With decades of in-house real estate, rail and logistics expertise, Broe Real Estate and OmniTRAX are uniquely positioned to deliver industrial logistics solutions for our customers throughout the US.
  • Broe Real Estate Group, an affiliate of The Broe Group, acquires, develops and manages commercial real estate assets.
  • The Broe Group has a 40-year history of value-add real estate investing in Northern Colorado and across the United States.

OmniTRAX Promoting Rail-Ready Sites Program with Nine Economic Development Groups in SW Georgia and NW Florida

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The Rail-Ready Sites program connects customers looking to maximize supply chain performance with rail-served properties.

Key Points: 
  • The Rail-Ready Sites program connects customers looking to maximize supply chain performance with rail-served properties.
  • To review the sites and learn more about how OmniTRAX helps companies locate on rail-served properties, visit this link .
  • Were working closely with our economic development partners to attract new companies to the region that can capitalize on the assets found here.
  • Paige Gilchrist, Executive Director of the Mitchell County Development Authority, said, The Georgia & Florida Railway is an important part of the transportation network in southwest Georgia and the Florida panhandle.