Together, UTLX PROX are North America’s leading designer, builder and full-service lessor of railroad tank cars and other specialized railcars. Founded as Union Tank Car Company, UTLX PROX own a fleet of approximately 112,000 railcars and serve customers in the chemical, petrochemical, energy and agricultural/food industries. UTLX PROX manufactures tank cars in the United States, and UTLX PROX perform railcar maintenance services at more than 100 locations across North America. UTLX PROX are part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company.
TrinityRail
TrinityRail is a leading provider of rail transportation products and services. Included is an owned and managed fleet of over 143,000 railcars, extensive manufacturing resources, railcar parts, maintenance and the fleet management solutions offered by RSI Logistics.
The Greenbrier Companies
The Greenbrier Companies is a leading rail manufacturer and service provider, delivering innovative freight rail solutions across North America and beyond. With 12 U.S. manufacturing facilities, we design and build high-quality freight railcars, manage a vast leasing fleet and oversee hundreds of thousands of third-party-owned railcars. Our expertise extends to wheel services, railcar components and a nationwide repair network, ensuring peak performance. Known for quality, reliability and innovation, Greenbrier is shaping the future of rail transportation.
Michigan State University – Center for Railway Research and Education
The Center for Railway Research and Education (CRRE) makes Michigan State University the leading university in North America offering research and education in management specifically geared to the rail industry. We consider railways as a system that provides essential services, supporting continued sustainable growth of the economy and wealth creation for all. We offer several educational options, ranging from half-day subject matter workshops to customized courses for specific clients, to our comprehensive certificate program. Our courses integrate knowledge and expertise from across Michigan State University. Partners include faculty and resources from the Broad College of Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Urban Planning, and Packaging.
Marmon Rail, a Berkshire Hathaway Company
Marmon Rail is part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Our products and services enable the safe and efficient delivery of essential commodities – from crude oil to corn syrup. Our unwavering customer focus, unparalleled expertise, and forward-thinking innovation with a best-in-class track record in safety, uptime, and throughput drive our commitment to providing the most comprehensive rail solutions. At Marmon Rail, we design, build, repair, lease — always bringing new ideas to life. From our industry-leading railroad tank cars and intermodal containers to a wide range of components and services, we innovate to serve our customers. And we leverage the expertise of all our companies, as needed, to get the job done.
HLA Engineers Inc.
HLA Engineers is a structural and mechanical engineering firm, founded in 1974, specializing in railcar design per AAR: stress analysis, vibration analysis, weld analysis, fatigue analysis, vehicle dynamics analysis, brake design, and physical testing. We utilize the full range of classical methods along with detailed finite element simulations, leading to design and fabrication drawings, and marketing graphics.
CBFA , COMPANHIA BRASILEIRA DE FERRO E AÇO
Founded in 2010, CBFA is a leading manufacturer of railway components, including axles, wheelsets, springs, recently certified by the AAR – M1003.
Brazil on Rails
Brazil on Rails is a movement created to unify the railway industry, gathering together operators, contractors, national and multinational companies, investors, consulting legal and engineering offices, the entire rail system, allowing the Brazilian market expansion and growth.