Greenbrier Rail Services · Lake Oswego, OR United States
Company Description
Phone: 503-684-7000
Fax: 503-620-6468
Toll Free: 800-643-6522
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This link will open in a new window Greenbrier Rail Services (formerly Meridian Rail) provides products and services for the freight railroad industry. The company offers new and reconditioned replacement wheel sets and axles for railcars through its six facilities. Greenbrier Rail Services also performs coupler reconditioning and railcar repair services. The company was formed in 2002 when investment firm Three Cities Research acquired bankrupt railroad equipment maker ABC-NACO; Three Cities sold its stake in the company to the Olympus Partners and members of Meridian's management in 2004. In late 2006 Olympus sold Meridian to The Greenbrier Companies for about $227 million. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Greenbrier Rail Services Financials
| Company Type | Subsidiary Single Location |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Employees | 254 |
Greenbrier Rail Services Executives
12 executives listed for Greenbrier Rail Services's Lake Oswego, OR location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| President | Rick Turner | Network |
| VP Operations | Bill Holcomb | Network |
| VP Finance | Sue Baacke | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Greenbrier Rail Services
Demand for freight rolling stock is driven by fuel prices, as high gas prices shift freight transport from trucks to rail. Demand for passenger rail rolling stock is driven by public investment in regional rail transportation. The profitability of individual companies depends on securing long-term sales contracts with railroad companies and leasing agencies. Large companies have advantages in manufacturing economies of scale. Small companies can compete effectively through consulting services and custom-building locomotive and passenger railcars. The industry is highly capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is $350,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Greenbrier Rail Services Competitors
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