BZI Innovation Park Highlighted for its Industry Innovation, Inspiration and Positive Impact on the Southern Utah Region and Customer Industry Segments
From Kayla McFarland, For Iron County Today
KANARRAVILLE, UT (December 12, 2024) — BZI® (bzi.com), nationally recognized for its transformative innovations in the construction and steel industries, announced today that the company has been awarded “Inc. Best in Business 2024” for the construction industry. The prestigious global award recognizes the impact and significance of the BZI Innovation Park for its innovation, inspiration and positive impact on the regions and industry segments it serves.
The Inc. Best in Business honors and celebrates companies around the world who have attained major achievements and made significant contributions to their communities on a global scale. According to the organizers, the list recognizes companies that, through exceptional execution, have achieved significant milestones and core business wins, like customer expansion, key product launches, increased market share, and industry-defining accomplishments.
The exclusive offerings at the 820-acre BZI Innovation Park are setting a new standard for industrial excellence. The expansive complex will improve the transportation of raw materials and allow for more effective and efficient processing of goods and products for global companies. Target industries include construction manufacturing, aerospace and advanced manufacturing, and warehouse distribution.
Distinguished as one of the only providers of rail and transload services in the southern Utah region, BZI Innovation Park offers unparalleled connectivity and efficiency for businesses. Companies will now experience improved access to a worldwide shipping network, bringing additional jobs and new, dynamic commerce opportunities.
“Our investment in the BZI Innovation Park represents BZI’s commitment to shaping southern Utah’s industrial future and creating a center of gravity for innovation, collaboration, and economic vitality. We’re paving the way for growth and opportunity in the region and beyond,” said BZI CEO, James Barlow. “It is an extreme honor to be one of the few companies recognized with such an esteemed award.”
Most recently, the Utah Inland Port Authority announced the designation of BZI Innovation Park within Cedar City as part of Union Pacific’s Focus Site program. The rail service will connect Cedar City to its 32,000-mile network and nine international gateways to Canada and Mexico. With hundreds of rail-served acres available for build-to-suit projects, new warehouses and facilities can easily connect to rail. This designation underscores the site’s preparedness and strategic importance to logistics and transportation in the Western United States.
The BZI Innovation Park has received previous recognition for its innovation and for fostering economic and commerce growth in rural communities. BZI was the recipient of the Rural Investor Award from the Utah Inland Port Authority at the One Utah Summit in 2023 and the Rural Rockstar Award in 2024.
To learn more about Inc. Best in Business, visit https://www.inc.com/best-in-business.
For more information about BZI, visit bzi.com, email [email protected], or call 888.509.2280.