Electro-Motive Diesel Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1922

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 3,260

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

  • Investments
  • 2

Electro-Motive Diesel General Information

Description

Designer and manufacturer of diesel-electric locomotives for the commercial railroad applications in the United States and internationally. The company provides railway transport and diesel engine solutions for intercity passenger, commuter, switching, freight, industrial, and mining applications.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
General Motors (Electro-Motive Division)
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 9301 West 55th Street
  • Lyons Township, IL 60525
  • United States
+1 (708)
Primary Industry
Rail
Other Industries
Marine
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 9301 West 55th Street
  • Lyons Township, IL 60525
  • United States
+1 (708)

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Electro-Motive Diesel Valuation & Funding

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Electro-Motive Diesel Patents

Electro-Motive Diesel Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20150377419-A1 System and method for controlling operation of liquefied natural gas system Inactive 07-Sep-2015

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Electro-Motive Diesel Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Electro-Motive Diesel Investments (2)

Electro-Motive Diesel’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with ITS Rail Services. The deal was made on 27-Aug-2007.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
ITS Rail Services 27-Aug-2007 Buyout/LBO Education and Training Services (B2B)
Turner Diesel (Rail Services Business) 09-Oct-2006 Buyout/LBO Rail
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Electro-Motive Diesel FAQs

  • When was Electro-Motive Diesel founded?

    Electro-Motive Diesel was founded in 1922.

  • Where is Electro-Motive Diesel headquartered?

    Electro-Motive Diesel is headquartered in Lyons Township, IL.

  • What is the size of Electro-Motive Diesel?

    Electro-Motive Diesel has 3,260 total employees.

  • What industry is Electro-Motive Diesel in?

    Electro-Motive Diesel’s primary industry is Rail.

  • Is Electro-Motive Diesel a private or public company?

    Electro-Motive Diesel is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Electro-Motive Diesel?

    The current valuation of Electro-Motive Diesel is .

  • What is Electro-Motive Diesel’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Electro-Motive Diesel is .

  • Who are Electro-Motive Diesel’s investors?

    Berkshire Partners and Greenbriar Equity Group have invested in Electro-Motive Diesel.

  • When was Electro-Motive Diesel acquired?

    Electro-Motive Diesel was acquired on 02-Aug-2010.

  • Who acquired Electro-Motive Diesel?

    Electro-Motive Diesel was acquired by Progress Rail Services.

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