Arrows Up Collaborates with SamSand to Launch Bulk Material Transport Network to Improve Efficiencies for Oil & Gas Operators
Arrows Up, LLC, the bulk material transport solution affiliate of
OmniTRAX, Inc., one of the largest privately held transportation service
companies in North America, announces an agreement with SamSand, a
mining operation in Garland City, AR. The companies are building a
unique mine-to-well / hub & spoke network that will move frac sand to
several oil & gas operators in Northern Louisiana faster and at a lower
cost.
“The Arrows Up solution delivers new operational efficiencies to frac
sand supply as compared with the old way of transporting sand from mines
to well heads. The network we’re establishing with SamSand will feature
several innovations that eliminate the need for pneumatic tankers and
other costly transportation and conveyance systems currently used in the
industry,” said John Allegretti, founder and CEO of Arrows Up.
Benefits from the Arrows Up mine-to-well solution include lower costs
for users, greater production consistency for the mine, improved supply
chain and material handling performance, reduced dust and loss,
decreased capital expenditure and enhanced sustainability. Allegretti
adds that the system is standardized, resulting in decreased risk and
improved coordination and collaboration between trading partners.
“This is a great opportunity for us to work with our customers and
optimize the movement of sand between our mine and their operations.
Arrows Up is helping us accomplish this while providing their expertise
to drive additional performance,” said Brock Brockinton, President of
SamSand.
Pierre-Luc Mathieu, President of OmniTRAX Energy Solutions, added, “The
SamSand-Arrows Up collaboration will deliver benefits throughout the
frac sand supply chain. We see this as a model for other sand mines and
oil & gas operators throughout all of the major basins.”
About OmniTRAX, Inc.
As one of North America’s largest private railroad and transportation
management companies, OmniTRAX's core capabilities range from providing
management services to railroad and port services and to intermodal and
industrial switching operations. 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 www.omnitrax.com.
About The Broe Group
The Broe Group, based in Denver, Colorado, is a diversified
privately-owned enterprise with a multi-billion dollar asset base. The
Broe Group and its affiliates employ more than 1,000 people directly and
provide employment for countless others through its Great Western
Industrial Park in Northern Colorado. The Broe Group and its affiliates
own and/or manage commercial real estate and other businesses across
North America. Its transportation affiliate, OmniTRAX, Inc., is a
leading transportation services firm with railroad, port and terminal
operations, and is the 2nd largest operator of short-line
railroads in the U.S. Its energy affiliate, Great Western Oil & Gas
Company, is a top 10 driller in Colorado and among the top 100 drillers
in the U.S. The Broe Group has multiple other investment affiliates,
including Three Leaf Ventures, which is focused on innovative healthcare
technology start-ups. For more information, see www.broe.com.
About Arrows Up, LLC.
Arrows Up, LLC. began following a company’s request to create better
products to serve the bulk storage and transportation industry. The
management and operations teams of Arrows Up have over 65 years of
combined experience in the packaging and logistics industry. Our mission
is to create innovative, efficient and safer solutions for the bulk
storage and transportation industries. This will be accomplished by
research, customer involvement and continued experimentation with
materials, design and assemble concepts. More information is available
at http://www.arrowsupllc.com/.
About SamSand
SamSand is a producer of quality regional frac sand with fully
integrated last mile capabilities, including a comprehensive program
tailored specifically for the north Louisiana and east Texas market. For
more information on how SamSand can help streamline your operation,
email us at info@samsand.com
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