Watco Companies, Inc. · Pittsburg, KS United States
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Watco's world of transportation services is a wide one. Watco Companies operates more than 15 short-line railroads, primarily in the midwestern and southern US but also in the Pacific Northwest and in Appalachia. In addition, Watco offers industrial contract switching services, in which the company operates railcar switching facilities located on the sites of manufacturers and other companies that ship freight by rail. Watco also leases and repairs railcars, locomotives, and other equipment; provides warehousing and distribution services, including temperature-controlled storage; and offers transloading of cargo between trucks and trains. The company was founded in 1983 by Dick Webb, now its chairman. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Watco Companies, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Private Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Employees | 2,000 |
Watco Companies, Inc. Executives
33 executives listed for Watco Companies, Inc.'s Pittsburg, KS location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Charles Webb | Network |
| CEO | Rick Webb | Network |
| President and COO | Terry Towner | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Watco Companies, Inc.
Home sales, residential rental turnover, and corporate relocations drive demand for moving and storage services. The profitability of individual companies depends on good marketing, as services are largely the same. Large companies have economies of scale in marketing and in being able to consolidate loads on long hauls. Small companies can compete with large ones by specializing in local markets and by offering competitive prices and better service for local moves. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is about $125,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Watco Companies, Inc. Competitors
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