Tangent Rail - Ownership and Business Overview

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Tangent Rail Ownership

Who owns Tangent Rail?

Tangent Rail is owned by Stella-Jones. It was acquired on April 5, 2010.

Was Tangent Rail formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Tangent Rail was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

Tangent Rail Business Overview

Where is Tangent Rail headquartered?

Tangent Rail is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

What sector is Tangent Rail in?

Tangent Rail is a transportation company.

Transportation M&A Summary in 2010

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, transportation ranked 19 in number of deals in 2010. The largest transportation acquisition in 2010 was Electro-Motive Diesel - which was acquired by Progress Rail Services for $820M.

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Tangent Rail Corp.

101 West Station Square Drive,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219-1122
United States,
(412)325-0202
www.tangentrail.com

Tangent Rail Corporation provides maintenance of way products and services to Class I railroads, shortline railroads, and owners of industrial truck. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, the company's Wood Products division is a leading manufacturer of treated wood railroad ties, creosote and coal tar products. The company's Rail Services division provides premium rail grinding services, switching and maintenance services, environmentally friendly crosstie disposal services and industrial tie-derived boiler fuel.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Transportation

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