Swiss Consul General visits Iron Horse

Consul General of Switzerland in Atlanta Rolf Ott, along with Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Oklahoma Rico Buchli, visited Iron Horse Industrial Park on May 1, 2026, to learn more about Citizen Potawatomi Nation economic development initiatives.

Economic Development Director Vedrana Milakovic and Economic Development Manager Courtney Palmer led the tour, introducing Ott to Iron Horse operations, including Sovereign Pipe Technologies and the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). Buchli has previously had a connection with Iron Horse and is familiar with its operations. The officials also met with Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps.

During the visit, Ott and Buchli also toured the Eagle Aviary and Cultural Heritage Center and visited the Grand Casino to learn more about the Tribe’s history and culture.

“The consul general was interested in learning about Iron Horse and the Tribe because he is interested in doing business in the future,” said Milakovic. “It was an honor to host them.”

The visit highlights increasing international interest in the FTZ at Iron Horse.

Iron Horse is one of CPN’s enterprises, located on CPN trust land in central Oklahoma. The park received its designation as an FTZ in 2015, allowing businesses located there to benefit from international trade advantages.

The 700-acre eco-industrial park is designed to recruit manufacturing companies interested in operating within a shared ecosystem. Companies are encouraged to collaborate by sharing resources, reducing waste, using shared warehouse space and transloading services, allowing goods to move efficiently between rail and truck transportation.

More information about Iron Horse Industrial Park is available at ironhorsecpn.com.