FreightCar America, Inc. · Chicago, IL United States · (NASDAQ (GS): RAIL)
Company Description
Phone: 312-928-0850
Fax: 312-928-0890
More Companies in: Chicago, Illinois
More Companies in These Related Industries: Railroad Rolling Stock Mfg
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This link will open in a new window Coal keeps FreightCar America in the black. The company designs and makes railroad cars, close to 70% of which are aluminum-bodied coal-carrying ones. FreightCar America claims the top spot as North America's manufacturer of both aluminum-bodied and coal-carrying railcars. Other products include coil steel cars, flatcars, intermodal cars, mill gondola cars, and motor vehicle carriers. FreightCar America also refurbishes and rebuilds railcars and supplies forged, cast, and fabricated parts for its railcars and ones made by other companies. Customers include leasing companies, railroads, and utilities; Norfolk Southern , CSX Transportation , and First Union Rail account for 22%, 21%, and 10% of sales, respectively. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key FreightCar America, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NASDAQ (GS): RAIL Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2009 Employees | 188 |
FreightCar America, Inc. Executives
25 executives listed for FreightCar America, Inc.'s Chicago, IL location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Thomas Fitzpatrick | |
| President and CEO | Edward Whalen | |
| SVP Operations | Nicholas Matthews |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for FreightCar America, 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 FreightCar America, Inc. Competitors
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