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BOWLING GREEN, KY., April 9, 2026 – Southern Coil Solutions today announced that its newest facility, SCS-02, is officially online and fully operational with direct rail service, making the company the first to receive rail access via the ITA (Bowling Green ITA) spur in the Kentucky Transpark in Bowling Green.
Designed to support the metals, manufacturing, and industrial supply chains across North America, SCS-02 delivers up to 8,000 tons per day of handling capacity and offers multimode logistics solutions that seamlessly integrate rail and truck transportation. The facility is engineered to serve long-distance markets across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, enabling customers to streamline their supply chains and reduce total landed cost.
With SCS-02, Southern Coil Solutions is expanding its mission of providing state-of-the-art coil handling, storage, and distribution services. The facility offers modern storage systems, quality-focused material handling, and optimized traffic flow to help customers move products more efficiently while improving reliability and visibility across their networks.
By combining high-capacity rail with flexible truck operations, Southern Coil Solutions can now offer customers:
- Rail access at the Kentucky Transpark – first of its kind at the park, opening new routing and sourcing options
- 8,000 t/day throughput capacity – supporting large-scale, high-volume steel and metal programs
- North American reach – long-distance service across the USA, Canada, and Mexico
- Multimode logistics – integrated rail/truck solutions tailored to customer needs
- Cost-effective transportation – improved freight economics and network optimization
- Advanced storage solutions – secure, efficient, and quality-driven coil storage
- Simplified product movement – a single point of coordination from inbound to outbound
“Our investment in SCS-02 is about giving our customers more options, more efficiency, and more control over their supply chains,” said Mark Loik, Chief Executive Officer of Southern Coil Solutions. “By bringing rail into the Kentucky Transpark, we’re unlocking new lanes and cost structures that weren’t previously available in this region. SCS-02 combines high-capacity rail service with best-in-class storage and handling, so our customers can move product farther, faster, and more simply—without sacrificing quality or visibility.”
“This new rail-served facility is a major win for Warren County and for the companies that call the Kentucky Transpark home,” said Warren County Judge/Executive Doug Gorman. “Southern Coil Solutions is not only expanding its own capabilities but also strengthening the logistics backbone that supports our region’s manufacturers. This kind of investment helps us attract and retain world-class employers while creating long-term value for our community.”
Bowling Green Mayor Todd Alcott emphasized the strategic value of the new direct rail connection at the Kentucky Transpark, calling it a major boost to the city’s industrial base and a long-standing community priority. “Southern Coil Solutions has delivered. SCS-02 enhances our ability to compete for new projects, support existing industries, and improve connectivity for customers across North America.” Alcott noted the project exemplifies Bowling Green’s mission, “Community Led, Service Driven, and Powered by Growth”, and the infrastructure-driven innovation that keeps the city at the forefront of manufacturing and logistics.
“This announcement showcases how private investment and strategic infrastructure can transform regional competitiveness,” said Meredith Wilson, Interim President and CEO of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. “Southern Coil Solutions’ SCS-02 facility promotes the Kentucky Transpark with rail access, high-capacity handling, and multimode logistics that will benefit current and future employers. We’re proud to work alongside Southern Coil Solutions as they grow in Bowling Green and continue to strengthen our industrial ecosystem.”
SCS-02 complements Southern Coil Solutions’ existing operations in Bowling Green, enhancing the company’s ability to support steel producers, service centers, manufacturers, and distributors with customized logistics and storage programs.
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About South Central Kentucky Economic Development
South Central Kentucky Economic Development is a division of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, a nationally ranked 5-Star Accredited organization. Strategically positioned at the center of a 34-state distribution area, the region serves as a premier hub for manufacturing, logistics, and emerging technology. Its prime location offers unparalleled market access, with 60% of the U.S. population, personal income, and manufacturing businesses located within a single day’s drive. As the nation's second-ranked city for manufacturing, the Bowling Green/Warren County region has captured over $6 billion in capital investment and spurred the creation of more than 12,000 new jobs over the past decade. To learn more about our business-friendly climate and investment opportunities, please visit www.southcentralky.com.