General Info

American Railcar Industries has application-specific knowledge in the fields of manufacturing, repair, engineering, consulting and management services for freight car products. ARI manufactures new railcars, provides aftermarket support through its parts group, special products, and offers railcar repairs, engineering, consulting and fleet management services to shippers, lessors and railroads. It has established strong, cooperative working relationships with the entire North American Railcar repair shop network, as well as with other manufacturers of freight cars and related products. Founded in 1988, it is one of the leading North American manufacturers of covered hopper and tank railcars. Its engineering services include new car specifications, plant training, fleet analysis, maintenance planning, quality assurance procedures, and alterations and conversions. The company is located in St. Charles, Mo.