Autorack, Greenbrier, Auto-Max

History: Auto-Max II® is a fully integrated, two-unit railcar design with unmatched security. Tight-sealing composite doors have lockable bars and deck access ladders are hidden inside the doors to prevent roof access. This car can be configured as a tri-level or bi-level, and all decks are equipped with standard wheel chocks. Other quality features include a two-unit, articulated design for a smoother ride and a wider interior with door-edge protection.

Railroad/Company: Greenbrier designs, builds and markets freight railcars in North America and Europe, we build freight railcars and rail castings in Brazil through a strategic partnership, and build and market marine barges in North America.

Recently, through our European manufacturing operations, we also began delivery of US-designed tank cars in Saudi Arabia. In October 2016, we entered into an agreement with Astra Rail Management GmbH to form a new company, Greenbrier-Astra Rail, which will create an end-to-end, Europe-based freight railcar manufacturing, engineering and repair business. We expect this combination will be completed during 2017.