Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. · La Grange, IL United States
Company Description
Phone: 800-255-5355
Fax: 708-387-6626
Toll Free: 800-255-5355
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This link will open in a new window What do manufacturer Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) and 1970s band Grand Funk Railroad have in common? They both do the locomotion! EMD designs, builds, sells, and services diesel-electric locomotives for commercial railroad use, including commuter, freight, industrial, intercity passenger, and mining. The company has the largest installed base of diesel-electric locomotives in the world; its products are sold in more than 70 countries. EMD also provides diesel engines to the marine propulsion, oil drilling rigs, and power generation markets. The company was founded in 1922 as Electro-Motive Engineering. Formerly part of GM, the company is held by private-equity firms Greenbriar Equity and Berkshire Partners . To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Private Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | $1,830.0 |
| 2007 Employees | 2,740 |
Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. Executives
17 executives listed for Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc.'s La Grange, IL location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Jerry Greenwald | Network |
| President and CEO | John Hamilton | Network |
| EVP and CFO | Michael O'Donnell | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc.
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 Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. Competitors
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