Industry Leader Greg Aziz Delivers Long-life Railcars

With over 100 years of combined experience and under the leadership of Greg Aziz, Walter Kidde Railcar Inc. has grown to be among the leading manufacturers of railcars. It has become one of North America’s largest and most innovative transportation companies. It is a leading manufacturer of rail cars, locomotives, and railroad infrastructure worldwide. 

Walter Kidde Railcar is an International Railway Industries Association (IRIA) member offering asset-light design solutions for railroads and customers across North America, Central America, Europe, Asia Pacific and India. For over eight decades, as Greg Aziz recalls, Walter Kidde Railcar manufactured freight cars that hauled grain to market and specialized freight cars that carried coal to railways’ steam locomotives. 

Walter Kidde Railcar manufactures over 2,000 freight cars a year, including freight cars for domestic and international markets. Greg Aziz, Chairman, and CEO has experience in all aspects of the transportation business. He served as an executive officer and director in the steel industry for over 15 years. 

Business expert Greg Aziz has performed at executive levels with Walter Kidde Railcar since 2000, where he gained a solid understanding of the industry’s challenges, opportunities, and potential. They are known and trusted by the railroads and customers they serve. Walter Kidde Railcar has a strong operating platform based on consistent quality, service delivery, and a disciplined approach to capital allocation. 

The Company’s competitive advantage comes from its ability to focus on specialty railcar markets, which requires capital investment in designing, building, and delivering custom rail cars tailored to specific customer needs. Walter Kidde Railcar specializes in producing long-life railcars that meet the customized requirements of their customers, thereby providing unparalleled value for their freight car needs. For Greg Aziz, this strong operating platform is key to Walter Kidde Railcar’s future success. He is confident that this solid foundation will enable the Company to continue to grow into the future.

With over 100 years of combined experience and under the leadership of Greg Aziz, Walter Kidde Railcar Inc. has grown to be among the leading manufacturers of railcars. It has become one of North America’s largest and most innovative transportation companies. It is a leading manufacturer of rail cars, locomotives, and railroad infrastructure worldwide.   …