RAIL Stock Discussion

Freightcar America, Inc. Description

FreightCar America, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells aluminum-bodied and steel-bodied railcars in North America, Latin America, and the Middle East. It operates in two segments, Manufacturing and Services. The company offers coal cars, bulk commodity cars, flat cars, mill gondola cars, intermodal cars, coil steel cars, and motor vehicle carriers. It also refurbishes and rebuilds railcars; and sells forged, cast, and fabricated parts for various railcars. In addition, the company provides general railcar repair and maintenance, inspections, and railcar fleet management services for various types of freight-carrying railcars; and leases freight cars. Its customers primarily include railroads, financial institutions, and shippers. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Railroads
Keywords: Fleet Management Railcar Fleet Management Services Gondola Coil Steel