BZI® to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Nautilus 1 and Its First Permanent Tenant, Iron Depot™

BZI Innovation Park Project Executive, Drake Howell, to Speak at the October One Utah Summit About the Positive Ways BZI’s Innovation Park is Building Thriving Local and State-Wide Businesses and Communities

BZI^® announces that its affiliate, BZI Innovation Park, LLC, will celebrate its first building, Nautilus 1, which is ready for global occupancy at a grand opening on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 11 am – 1 pm at 1811 N. Innovation Way in Cedar City, Utah. The 820-acre rail-served innovation park and transportation hub will welcome Iron Depot™ as its first permanent resident and highlight the record-setting performance of the on-site rail service RailSync™ and other key achievements at the event.

The Nautilus 1 building, located within the BZI Innovation Park and constructed by VISCO (buildvisco.com), has officially received certification of occupancy. The development and features of the Nautilus 1 building showcase the unique processes and innovations that differentiate BZI and its technology R&D company, InnovaTech^®, from other construction companies.

BZI Innovation Park is actively recruiting tenants in construction material manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, e-commerce and distribution, as well as data centers. The park’s future plans include integrating affordable residential housing in the development.

“Our Innovation Park is redefining what an industrial hub can be,” said James Barlow, CEO of BZI. “From cutting-edge rail services to transformative construction and technology, this park demonstrates our mission to deliver high-value opportunities, strengthen communities, and create thriving businesses. We’re proud to welcome companies from across the globe to join us here and be part of this vision.”

The grand opening precedes BZI’s participation in the One Utah Summit on October 7, 2025, in Cedar City, Utah. Drake Howell, Innovation Park Project Executive, will present on the main stage the positive impact the integrated, full-service complex is having on local and statewide businesses and communities. BZI CEO, James Barlow, will also share BZI’s unique rural innovation story during the Summit’s opening VIP breakfast with Utah Governor Spencer Cox and other top business and government leaders in the state.

“The economic potential of BZI Innovation Park is vast. Its ability to attract tenants in Utah’s desired growth industries—manufacturing, technology, and logistics—positions Iron County as a statewide economic driver,” said Ryan Starks, Executive Director of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah. “This project will have a lasting impact by creating high-value jobs, drawing investment, and strengthening supply chains across the region.”

BZI’s affiliate rail transload company, RailSync™ (railsync.io), located within the park, has delivered more than 700 railcars since it began operations in 2023. RailSync’s performance has removed more than 3,500 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.

“BZI’s Innovation Park represents exactly the kind of forward-looking development our state needs,” said Ben Hart, Executive Director of the Utah Inland Port Authority. “By combining advanced rail logistics, cutting-edge construction, and strategic industry recruitment, this complex is delivering real economic impact while enhancing quality of life and improving global access for rural Utah.”

About BZI Innovation Park, LLC

The BZI Innovation Park is an important component of the Iron Springs Project Area of the Utah Inland Port Authority and will be the site of BZI’s new corporate headquarters. Since its groundbreaking ceremony, BZI’s innovative vision for the industrial park has been applauded by customers, partners, and the industry. The park has received state and global awards of excellence from the One-Utah Summit and Inc.’s Best in Business.

The industrial park brings 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 the company has a value-driven experience.

Unparalleled and sustainable offerings provided by the park will improve the processing of goods and products for national and global companies and will provide the surrounding region with increased access to an outstanding worldwide shipping network.

VISCO, a BZI-affiliated general contractor, will be available to tenants for build-to-suit contracting services, among others.

The BZI Innovation Park is 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.

For more information about BZI Innovation Park, visit bziinnovationpark.com, email [email protected], or call 888.926.8190.