Union Tank Car Company Unveils ‘UTLX 1776’, Honoring 250 Years of American Innovation and Manufacturing

Specially designed railcar, built by American workers in Alexandria, Louisiana, will visit all eight U.S. UTLX repair facilities in a yearlong national tour

ALEXANDRIA, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Tank Car Company (UTLX), a leading manufacturer and lessor of rail tank cars, has unveiled UTLX 1776, a custom-designed tank car commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Built entirely in Alexandria, Louisiana, the railcar honors America's manufacturing heritage and the skilled workers who continue to build critical transportation infrastructure in the United States. The car made its debut during a special celebration at UTLX's manufacturing facility on June 5.

"Twenty years ago, nearly every tank car operating in North America was built in the United States. Today, the majority of tank car production has moved to Mexico. Union Tank Car Company stands apart by manufacturing 100 percent of its tank cars in America, and we are proud of that distinction," said Neil Finn, President of Union Tank Car Company.

"Every railcar we produce is built at our state-of-the-art facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, by some of the most skilled and dedicated workers in American manufacturing. UTLX 1776 is a tribute to those men and women and to the 250 years of innovation, craftsmanship, and determination that have shaped this country. Maintaining the ability to build critical transportation infrastructure at scale in the United States strengthens domestic supply chains, supports high-quality American jobs, and ensures our customers have access to the equipment they depend on.”

Following its Alexandria debut, UTLX 1776 will embark on a yearlong national tour, visiting each of UTLX's eight railcar repair facilities across the United States. The tour will bring the America 250 celebration directly to the employees who maintain and support the nation's tank car fleet every day, while recognizing the craftsmanship, dedication, and teamwork that connect UTLX operations across the country.

Founded in 1891, Union Tank Car Company has played an essential role in North American freight transportation for more than 135 years. Today, every tank car manufactured by UTLX is designed, built, and assembled in the United States, supporting thousands of American jobs and helping move the chemicals, energy products, and other essential commodities that power the economy. UTLX 1776 stands as a tribute to that legacy and to the people who continue to build it every day.

About Union Tank Car Company

Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) is a leading designer, manufacturer, lessor, and maintenance provider of railroad tank cars and other specialized railcars. Together with its Canadian affiliate, Procor, UTLX manages a fleet of approximately 120,000 railcars serving customers in the chemical, petrochemical, energy, agricultural, and food industries across North America. UTLX is part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company. For more information, visit www.utlx.com.

About Marmon Rail

UTLX is part of Marmon Rail, a network of specialized industrial rail companies providing comprehensive, end-to-end rail solutions across North America. Through UTLX’s affiliation with Marmon Rail, customers have access to a network of more than 100 railcar service locations, as well as a full suite of services, including railcar repair, track construction, tank car leasing and manufacturing, railcar movers, locomotive services, in-plant switching and material handling operations. Marmon Rail is part of Marmon Holdings, a Berkshire Hathaway company. Marmon Rail is part of Marmon Holdings, a Berkshire Hathaway company. www.marmonrail.com