Chicago

Bulkmatic Railroad – Saved 88.8%

Fulcrum secured a railroad designation for Bulkmatic despite outsourced switching—delivering an 88.8% tax savings while preserving the client’s existing operational structure.

Scrap Metal Services – Saved 76.47%

When a prior partnership ended, Fulcrum established a new railroad entity and designation—enabling a strategic pivot that preserved property value through the transition of ownership.

Crossett Lumber – Saved 100.00%

Fulcrum executed a straightforward designation with zero objections, resulting in a 100% tax reduction—one of the cleanest outcomes in the firm’s history.

Great Lakes Terminal Railroad – Saved 85.00%

In a complex, multi-owner industrial site, Fulcrum managed a shared railroad designation that continues to generate savings and operational clarity more than a decade later.

A & R Terminal Railroad – Saved 75.00%

Fulcrum’s early designation for A&R Logistics laid the foundation for long-term tax savings, even as the client later chose to self-manage filings.

Chicago Rail and Port Railroad – Saved 66.67%

With minimal post-engagement support required, Fulcrum transitioned this limestone site to railroad status smoothly—resulting in significant tax savings without local resistance.

Afton Terminal Services – Saved 55.00%

Despite initial hesitation about local scrutiny, Fulcrum guided Afton through a successful, controversy-free designation that lowered taxes and increased operational independence.

Airlake Industrial Park – Saved 71.43%

Fulcrum secured designation for this propane site, ensuring it could retain tax-advantaged status—even after the owner’s passing left long-term continuity uncertain.

Brookfield Railroad (Sweetener Supply) – Saved N/A

Fulcrum structured dual facility designations and supported complex filings, enabling Sweetener Supply to operate under favorable tax treatment while advocating nationally on related issues.

Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad – Saved $1M+ annually

Fulcrum led a successful valuation challenge by spotlighting intangible capital investments—unlocking over $1 million in annual tax savings before the process was brought in-house.