Wallace MacDonald Holdings Announces Strategic Partnership with PLG Consulting for Nevada Technology Campus.

RENO, NEVADA — Wallace MacDonald Holdings (WMH) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with PLG Consulting, a nationally recognized logistics and supply chain consulting firm specializing in the industrial economy. This collaboration will be critical to the development of a robust intermodal logistics strategy for the WMH Nevada Technology Campus, a 1,141-acre greenfield site located near Highway 50, approximately 30 miles east of Reno and 7 minutes from Fernley.

As a fully integrated photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing facility producing ingots, wafers, cells, and modules, the Nevada Technology Campus depends on highly efficient and sustainable logistics systems. PLG’s role—alongside Via Rail Engineering Inc.—will ensure that WMH’s transportation and infrastructure plans meet the highest standards of operational efficiency, reliability, and environmental responsibility.

PLG’s Capabilities: Enabling WMH’s Vision for Efficient, Sustainable Logistics

With decades of experience in supply chain design, site selection, and logistics strategy, PLG Consulting brings deep expertise to WMH’s mission. Their service offerings include rail and intermodal freight solutions, infrastructure planning, and logistics optimization—capabilities that are essential to building a best-in-class logistics framework for the Nevada Technology Campus.

PLG’s focus on renewable energy supply chains and sustainable logistics directly aligns with WMH’s long-term vision. Their ability to deliver data-driven, cost-effective solutions tailored to large-scale industrial operations makes them an ideal strategic partner.

Two Decades of Industry Leadership in Rail and Intermodal Logistics

Over the past 20 years, PLG has advised Fortune Global 500 companies, transportation firms, and private equity investors on logistics strategies that improve performance and reduce costs. Their experience in the green energy, manufacturing, and transportation sectors positions them well to support WMH’s complex logistics requirements.

From supply chain modeling to rail infrastructure planning, PLG’s work will be instrumental in designing and executing an intermodal system that supports high-volume material flows into and out of the PV manufacturing campus.

Key People Leading the Partnership

The PLG team leading the project includes seasoned professionals with expertise across energy, transportation, and logistics infrastructure:

• Taylor Robinson, Managing Director – Energy, Investment & ManufacturingWith over 30 years of experience, Taylor leads PLG’s industrial strategy efforts, specializing in logistics for energy and manufacturing. His expertise in hydrogen markets and private equity strategy ensures WMH’s logistics operations will align with both financial and operational objectives.

• Jim Titsworth, Senior ConsultantA veteran of the BNSF Railway with more than 30 years in the rail industry, Jim brings extensive experience in equipment strategy, stakeholder relations, and infrastructure planning. His leadership on large-scale rail hubs and inland ports will be crucial to the design of WMH’s rail system.

• Dan Guido, Railroad ProfessionalWith over two decades of experience in railroad project execution, Dan will lead rail infrastructure planning, permitting, and construction execution. His past work managing a $4 million capital budget and overseeing public projects ensures that the campus rail network will be delivered to the highest standard.

• Jim Parker, Senior Consultant and Project ManagerJim is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of logistics planning, ensuring that all aspects of project execution align with WMH’s timeline, budget, and sustainability goals.

Together, these leaders bring a multidisciplinary approach to rail planning and logistics integration, supported by PLG’s broader team of consultants, engineers, and analysts.

Collaboration with Via Rail Engineering Inc.

Complementing PLG’s strategic role is Via Rail Engineering Inc., which will provide specialized rail engineering services. Their experience in right-of-way research, conceptual rail design, regulatory compliance, and construction oversight ensures that the rail infrastructure meets the technical and safety requirements needed for a facility of this scale.

The combined capabilities of PLG and Via Rail will deliver a unified solution for WMH’s intermodal transportation and logistics needs.

PLG’s Role: Designing a Best-in-Class Intermodal Strategy

PLG Consulting will develop the full intermodal logistics strategy for the Nevada Technology Campus. This includes:

• Assessing rail infrastructure needs

• Defining operational best practices

• Designing an inbound/outbound rail supply chain

• Supporting negotiations with carriers including Union Pacific and BNSF

• Integrating rail, truck, and multimodal systems for high-volume throughput

PLG’s expertise in optimizing transit times, reducing freight costs, and supporting environmental goals will ensure that WMH’s manufacturing logistics are both cost-effective and resilient.

Laying the Foundation for Scalable, Sustainable Manufacturing

WMH’s partnership with PLG Consulting and Via Rail Engineering is a foundational element of the Nevada Technology Campus. By combining WMH’s vision with PLG’s logistics expertise and Via Rail’s engineering capabilities, this collaboration will deliver a scalable, high-performance infrastructure platform that supports clean energy manufacturing at an industrial scale.

Together, we are building more than a factory—we are building a logistics model for the future of sustainable energy in America.