Ebrochure Forney EDC Flyerview | Page 11

11 FORNEY LOGISTICS The Union Pacific Railroad runs through the heart of Forney with two intermodal facilities in nearby communities. Access to rail-served sites are available through our partnership with property owners and Union Pacific. Forney is also located close to two major commercial airports – Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world. LOGISTICS Forney lies in a growing regional hub for logistics operations. Our location in North Texas provides access in a day’s drive to a very large population segment within the United States. Forney is located along U.S. Highway 80, a four-lane divided highway and sits 4 miles north of Interstate 20. Additionally, within 10 miles of Forney lies Interstate 30, Interstate 635 (loop around Dallas) and U.S. Highway 175. Other nearby highways include Interstate 35, Interstate 45, U.S. Highway 75 and the President George Bush Turnpike. Forney provides Triple Freeport tax exemption on in-transit goods. Steve Silver Furniture Distribution is proud to call Forney home, comprising over 500,000 square feet of warehouse space and over 200 employees. Currently under construction, Goodyear Tire will soon be part of the community with their 1.2 million square foot distribution center at the Gateway development.