DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OmniTRAX Inc., a comprehensive logistics solutions provider and affiliate of The Broe Group, is launching additional properties through its Rail-Ready Sites program on the Northern Ohio & Western Railway (NOW) with support from the Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation. The Rail-Ready Sites program connects companies looking to maximize supply chain performance with rail-served properties.
OmniTRAX and the Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation are marketing two sites on the NOW. NOW, which interchanges with Class 1 railroads CSX and Norfolk Southern, currently works with companies in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. To review the sites and learn more about how OmniTRAX helps companies locate on rail-served properties, visit this link.
“The attractiveness of Northwest Ohio for manufacturers and others industries starts with very pro-business state and local governments and continues with a first-rate transportation network. Working with the Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation, we’re confident we will bring new jobs and growth to the region,” said Ean Johnson, Vice President of Industrial Development at OmniTRAX.
Beth Hannum, Executive Director of the Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation, said, “Sandusky County has great connectivity for companies locating facilities here, along with a highly trained and trainable workforce and a great work-life balance for employees. Rail is increasingly important to potential developers so the joint promotion of Rail Ready sites with OmniTRAX is very timely.”
About OmniTRAX, Inc.
As one of North America’s largest and fastest growing private railroad and transportation management companies, OmniTRAX's core capabilities range from providing transportation and supply chain management services to railroad and port companies, to providing intermodal and industrial switching operations to railroads, ports and a diverse group of industrial companies. 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. More information is available at omnitrax.com.
About The Broe Group
Based in Denver, The Broe Group and its affiliates form a privately-owned, multi-billion-dollar real estate, transportation, energy and investment organization with assets owned and managed across North America. Together, Broe managed companies employ more than 1,000 people and support employment of thousands of others through operations such as its Great Western Industrial Park in Northern Colorado. Its transportation affiliate, OmniTRAX, Inc., is one of North America’s largest private railroad and transportation management companies specializing in: management services, railroad and port services, intermodal solutions and industrial switching operations. Its energy affiliates include Great Western Petroleum LLC, the largest private operator in the third most prolific U.S. basin. Broe Real Estate Group acquires, develops and manages office and industrial properties, medical office buildings and multi-family communities across the country, including premier assets in many of the most desirable markets. The Broe Group also has multiple investment affiliates, including Three Leaf Ventures, which is focused on innovative healthcare technology start-ups. For more information, visit broe.com.
About Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation
Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) is a non-profit organization that focuses on workforce development, business retention and expansion, and business recruitment for Sandusky County, Ohio. More information is available at https://www.sanduskycountyedc.net/.
