Utah Inland Port Authority, local Utah businesses and government officials gathered on July 1, 2025 to applaud the 820-acre industrial park, its differentiated offerings, transportation services, as well as its positive impact on the region, local citizens and national sustainability goals

BZI® (bzi.com), a leading steel and construction company nationally known for transformative innovations in its industries, announced today its affiliate development company BZI Innovation Park, LLC’s 820-acre industrial park and transportation hub, BZI Innovation Park (bziinnovationpark.com), located near Cedar City, Utah, is open for business. The park is attracting tenants and bringing differentiated and sustainable transportation services to national and global companies. Community, government and business leaders gathered at the BZI Innovation Park yesterday to celebrate the accomplishments and milestones. Attendees were impressed by the progress the park has made since it was announced less than two years ago with Utah Governor Spencer Cox.

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BZI® (bzi.com), a leading steel and construction company, announced today its affiliate development company BZI Innovation Park, LLC’s 820-acre industrial park and transportation hub, BZI Innovation Park (bziinnovationpark.com), located near Cedar City, Utah, is open for business. The park is attracting tenants and bringing differentiated and sustainable transportation services to national and global companies. Community, government and business leaders gathered at the BZI Innovation Park yesterday to celebrate the accomplishments and milestones.

BZI also announced its affiliate rail transload company, RailSync™ (railsync.io) located within the park, has delivered more than 600 railcars since it began operations in 2023. RailSync’s performance has removed more than 2,500 inbound semi-truck loads from highways between Salt Lake City and Phoenix over the past two years. By shifting freight from road to rail, the company is reducing congestion, cutting emissions, and increasing efficiency for industries across the Mountain West.

The BZI Innovation Park is an important component of the Iron Springs Project Area and will soon be the site of BZI’s new corporate headquarters. The company is actively pursuing tenants from the technology industry, construction material manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, e-commerce, and distribution, as well as organizations needing office space. Additionally, plans include residential housing to be integrated.

“It’s impressive to see how quickly and effectively BZI has brought its vision to life—earning national recognition and creating real opportunities for Iron County, its businesses, and its residents,” said Ben Hart, Executive Director of the Utah Inland Port Authority. “From the park’s inception, I’ve seen firsthand how BZI’s leadership and execution are driving economic growth, improving quality of life, and strengthening global transportation access.”

Since its groundbreaking ceremony, BZI’s vision of attracting tenants with unique products and services has not only been recognized by customers, partners and the surrounding community. The park has received state and global awards of excellence from the One-Utah Summit and Inc.’s Best in Business.

“The BZI Innovation Park is illustrative of our purpose to bring high-value opportunities and build thriving communities, while delivering innovative products and exceptional services to our customers,” said James Barlow, CEO of BZI. “We are thrilled to share and celebrate our progress with our communities, see the operations come to life and welcome additional tenants to the park.”

The Nautilus One building, constructed by VISCO (buildvisco.com), was enthusiastically received by the Utah business community when it opened its doors as the first structure completed in the park. Its development and features showcase the processes and innovations that differentiate BZI and its technology R&D company, Innovatech®, from other construction companies.

VISCO, a BZI affiliated general contractor, will be available to park tenants for build-to-suit contracting services, among others. “We are excited to showcase our unique capabilities in combination with the comprehensive offerings provided by the BZI Innovation Park,” said Ryan Obray, President, VISCO Construction. “We bring decades of combined experience across diverse areas of construction and real estate development to improve efficiency, reduce risks, and ensure each tenant who builds with us has a value-driven experience.”

The BZI Innovation Park is bringing unparalleled and sustainable offerings that will improve the processing of goods and products for national and global companies and is providing the surrounding area with increased access to an outstanding worldwide shipping network.

The BZI Innovation Park and RailSync are advantageously located only a day’s drive from population centers like LA, Denver, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City, providing access to a potential market of more than 48 million people.

BZI is now completing and executing major construction projects across the United States and is recognized as a leading provider of innovative construction solutions for companies known worldwide, as well as highlighted for its positive influence on local communities where it operates.

Exceptional client and operational performance by the company are attracting premier companies across the world and bringing these work sites and economic opportunities to states across the U.S. Top BZI customer industries include, data centers, retail, manufacturing facilities for batteries, aerospace, energy, microchips, electric vehicles, and food and beverage.

To learn more about the BZI Innovation Park, visit bziinnovationpark.com, email contact@bziinnovationpark.com, or call 888.926.8190.

To learn about BZI, visit bzi.com, email office@bzi.com, or call 888.509.2280.

About BZI

Considered one of the top steel and construction organizations, the BZI® group of companies headquartered in Kanarraville, Utah, operates through three primary organizations: Building Zone Industries, LLC is responsible for steel erection, while BZI Steel, LLC specializes in steel fabrication. Innovatech®, LLC specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing innovative construction equipment and processes to enhance efficiency and safety on the job.

BZI’s partnership with the one-of-a-kind SteelTech Academy™ provides training, certifications and continuing education to all its team members. An exclusive technical, safety, vocational, and leadership training center, the academy provides training in OSHA (10) and (30) certifications, equipment operations, fall protection, and industry-specific welding certifications. Since 2021, SteelTech Academy has issued thousands of certifications across these disciplines and consistently logs over 30,000 student contact hours annually. As part of this expansive training curriculum, the academy also offers a Department of Labor certified Apprenticeship Program, helping to shape relevant skills and advance careers for those wanting to pursue construction as a vocation.

The company continues to receive numerous industry awards for its exceptional performance and contributions to its industries. The company has been the recipient of:

• Inc. Best in Business 2024 for Construction: BZI Innovation Park
• USA Today's Top Workplaces (Second year – Ranked #11 in the nation for midsize companies in 2025)
• Utah Business Fast 50 (#12 ranking)
• Top Workplaces Construction Industry Award
• Salt Lake City Tribune Top Workplaces for two years (#5 ranking in 2024)
• One Utah Summit "Rural Rockstar" Award presented by Utah Governor Cox
• Best Employer by Cedar City Chamber of Commerce
• CEO of the Year by Cedar City Chamber of Commerce
• CEO of the Year 2025 Award – Utah Business
• Trade Partner in Safety Excellence (Layton Construction)

BZI is a proud member of and accredited by AISC, an organization that has recognized BZI with its top safety awards, the "Erector Award of Honor” and “Safety Award of Merit.” CEO James Barlow serves on the Forbes Business Council and is a recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award. BZI’s mission is to revolutionize the steel construction industry through innovation and team performance, while accelerating project delivery and setting new standards in safety and efficiency.

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