Russia’s RPC-UWC to supply truck castings to Wabtec

Wabtec Corp. and RPC-UWC (Russian Research and Production Corporation-United Wagon Company) have signed a 10-year agreement for supply of freight car truck castings to the U.S. The joint venture was announced at the Fifth International Fair of Railway Equipment and Technologies EXPO 1520 in Sherbinka, near Moscow.

Wabtec to acquire Faiveley Transport for $1.8 billion

Wabtec has confirmed that it plans to acquire Faiveley Transport for a total purchase price of $1.8 billion, including assumed debt, which if approved, will create one of the world’s largest rail equipment supply companies.

Wabtec posts record second quarter

Wabtec Corp. on June 23, 2015 reported record results for second-quarter 2015.

Wabtec acquires Metalocaucho

Wabtec Corp. has acquired Metalocaucho, a European-based manufacturer of transit products, primarily rubber components for passenger car suspension and vibration control systems.

Wabtec reports record first-quarter earnings

An 18% increase in sales combined with a 19% increase in earnings per diluted share compared to a year ago produced a record first-quarter 2015 for Wilmerding, Pa.-based Wabtec Corp.

Wabtec touts record results for 2014

Wabtec Corp. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 32015, reported record results for 2014, with expectations of repeating the accomplishment in 2015.

Wabtec acquires Railroad Controls L.P.

Wilmerding, Pa.-based Wabtec Corp. has acquired Railroad Controls L.P., a provider of railway signal construction services with annual revenue of about $75 million in 2014.

Boston barnstormer

The 110-mph MPI HSP46 is the newest addition to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority regional rail locomotive fleet. MBTA is taking delivery on 40 HSP46 diesel-electric locomotives, nos. 2000-2039, built by Wabtec subsidiary MotivePower Industries.

Wabtec marks successful third quarter

Wabtec Corp. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 announced “record results” for its third quarter, led by record earnings per diluted share of 93 cents, up 22% from the comparable quarter in 2013. That handily beat Wall Street’s consensus analyst estimate of 89 cents per share.

Wabtec preps for InnoTrans 2014

Wilmerding, Pa.-based Wabtec Corp. said Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 it and its subsidiaries will exhibit in Stand No. 103. Hall 1.2, at InnoTrans 2014 in Berlin, Germany, being held Sept. 23-26.

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