Rocky Mountain Railcar Repair

What Rocky Mountain Railcar Repair does

Rocky Mountain Railcar Repair (RMRR) is a privately held, AAR-certified railcar services provider headquartered in Tooele, Utah, near the Union Pacific rail hub in Salt Lake City. Founded in 2007 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Utah Fabrication within the Peterson Industrial Group, the company offers a 360° platform of mechanical repair, wreck repair, tank car modifications, valves and fittings, compliance testing, cleaning and blasting, exterior painting, interior lining, food-grade washes and conversions, unit train inspections, scrapping, and Increased Life Status (ILS) lifecycle extension. RMRR serves railcar owners and operators, leasing companies, and food and agriculture, mining, energy, and municipal customers across the Western United States.

The company's infrastructure includes a 35,000 sq ft AAR-certified mechanical facility, a 44,000 sq ft in-house metal fabrication shop (Utah Fabrication subsidiary) with CNC plasma cutting, a 6,000 sq ft painting/lining/coating facility, 13.5 to 17.5 miles of storage track with 300+ railcar capacity, and 1.9 million sq ft of warehouse space on 350 acres at the converted Peterson Industrial Depot. RMRR holds AAR M1003 certification plus 12+ additional AAR qualifications covering tank car, safety systems, and interior linings, and operates a Mobile Repair Unit for on-site field service. Sister companies Tekko Inc. and Peterson Industrial Depot enable a turnkey design-fabrication-installation model.

RMRR generates revenue through project-based professional services and managed storage fees under a sales-led B2B model with contact-based pricing. There are no disclosed contracts, recurring SaaS-style revenue, or public financial statements. Marketing is primarily direct outreach via phone, email, and the company website, with employer branding activity on LinkedIn, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company has not raised institutional funding, consistent with its position as a privately held operating subsidiary within the Peterson Industrial Group.

Name

Rocky Mountain Railcar Repair

Legal name

Rocky Mountain Railcar Repair

Website

https://rockymountainrailcar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Rocky Mountain Railcar Repair is an AAR-certified railcar services company in Tooele, Utah, providing mechanical repair, storage, painting, lining, food-grade conversion, and metal fabrication to railcar owners, leasing companies, and Western US shippers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Railcar Repair, Storage, and Lining Services

NAICS

Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (3365), Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (33651)

SIC

Railroad Equipment (3743), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural, Body & Corrosion Repair (Carbody/Shell, Welding) (TLAKAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rust Repair & Corrosion Treatment (TLAKAEAK), Bogie/Truck, Wheelset & Bearing Shop Services (Reprofiling, Overhaul) (TLAKAIAD)

Keywords

• Railcar repair services
• Railcar storage and lining
• Tank car modifications
• AAR certified railcar maintenance
• Industrial metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Tooele

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Railcar Repair Services: Comprehensive mechanical repair services including wreck repairs, tank car modifications, valves & fittings, compliance testing, and unit train inspections. Revenue generated through service fees for repair work performed.
2. Railcar Storage: Secure railcar storage with 13.5 miles of storage track accommodating 300+ railcars, plus 350 acres and 1.9 million sq. ft. of warehouse space for material transfer and secure storage.
3. Painting, Coating & Lining: Exterior painting, interior linings, protective coatings, and food-grade wash services for railcars.
4. Metal Fabrication: Custom steel fabrication services through Utah Fabrication subsidiary, including material handling equipment and process equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rocky Mountain Railcar Repair (RMRR) provides repair, cleaning, painting, coating, lining, food-grade conversion, scrapping, and secure storage services for railcars from its Tooele, Utah facility adjacent to the Union Pacific Salt Lake City hub. The company also operates a 44,000 sq ft in-house metal fabrication shop (Utah Fabrication subsidiary) that produces parts such as hopper gates, chutes, boxcar doors, and coal car door pans, and offers on-site repair via a Mobile Repair Unit. Services are delivered under M1003 AAR certification with multiple AAR standard qualifications covering tank car, freight side frame, safety system, and lining work.

Product overview

Rocky Mountain Railcar Repair (RMRR) is a platform of railcar maintenance services rather than a single unified software product. The company operates three interconnected service divisions: (1) Railcar Storage Services providing 13.5 miles of secure track storage for 300+ cars; (2) Full-Service Repair Shop offering mechanical repairs, wreck repairs, tank car modifications, cleaning, painting, lining, and food-grade conversions; and (3) Utah Fabrication subsidiary providing 44,000 sq. ft. of metal fabrication. Services are delivered through the main 35,000 sq. ft. Mechanical Facility and include Mobile Repair Unit for on-site repairs. The company holds M1003 certification as an AAR-certified repair yard and serves customers from its Utah location near Union Pacific's Salt Lake City hub.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Railcar Repair Comprehensive railcar repair services including mechanical, structural, tank, valve, cleaning, blasting, painting, coating, lining, and food-grade conversion work, delivered under M1003 AAR certification at the company's Tooele, Utah facility for railcar owners and operators.
• Railcar Storage Services Secure railcar storage service providing 13.5 miles of track with capacity for 300+ railcars, with 24/7 monitoring, access control, advanced surveillance, and additional warehouse space for material transfer and secure storage.
• Painting, Lining & Coating Services Professional painting, coating, and lining services for railcars including exterior painting, protective coatings, interior linings, abrasive blasting, and FDA-compliant food-grade linings, delivered from a 6,000 sq ft painting/lining facility.
• Mobile Repair Unit (MRU) On-site railcar repair service delivering mechanical repairs, welding, general maintenance, and unit train inspections directly to customer locations to minimize downtime.
• Mechanical Repairs Comprehensive mechanical diagnostics and repair services for railcar brake systems, couplers, suspension, and other mechanical components.
• Food Grade Washes & Conversions Railcar washing and conversion services meeting stringent food-grade standards and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations for food product transportation.
• Increased Life Status (ILS) Railcar lifecycle extension service that adds up to 15 years to 50-year-old railcars through maintenance optimization, component upgrades, and structural reinforcements.
• Compliance Testing Comprehensive testing services evaluating railcar mechanical systems, structural integrity, brake performance, couplers, and hazardous materials handling for compliance.
• Wreck Repairs Expert repair services for damaged railcars including comprehensive assessment, structural repairs, and 24/7 emergency response.
• Tank Car Modifications Custom tank car modifications including safety feature upgrades, capacity enhancements, performance improvements, and environmental compliance.
• Valves & Fittings Services Installation, maintenance, and repair services for railcar valves and fittings with 24/7 emergency assistance.
• Railcar Scrapping Environmentally responsible railcar scrapping including dismantling, metal recycling, hazardous material handling, and salvage operations.
• Unit Train Inspections Comprehensive inspection services for unit trains including mechanical inspections, brake system evaluation, structural integrity assessment, and wheel & axle inspection.
• Cleaning & Blasting Industrial cleaning and blasting services including sand, soda, and hydro blasting along with specialty coatings for railcars.
• Utah Fabrication (Metal Fabrication Subsidiary) 44,000 sq ft metal fabrication facility providing AISC, ASME, and AWS certified welding and CNC plasma cutting, producing steel components and industrial equipment for municipalities, mining, energy, and transportation sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17.5 miles of rail tracks with 1300+ car storage capacity (original facility)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Utah FabricationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Utah Fabrication is the parent company of Rocky Mountain Railcar Repair. RMRR was established in 2007 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Utah Fabrication to repair, clean, and paint railcars. Utah Fabrication provides integrated metal fabrication capabilities supporting RMRR's operations.
• Peterson Industrial GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company overseeing Utah Fabrication, RMRR, Tekko Inc, and Peterson Industrial Depot. Provides corporate governance and strategic direction for the industrial group of companies.
• Tekko InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company within the Peterson Industrial Group that partners with Utah Fabrication for full turnkey approach, handling installation of fabricated equipment and production lines.
• Peterson Industrial DepotcoreOthersConverted US Army base industrial park in Tooele, UT where RMRR facilities are located. Houses manufacturing and fabrication operations with 82,000 sq ft of manufacturing space.
• Union PacificminorOthersMajor railroad company whose hub is located near RMRR facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah. Strategic geographic proximity enables efficient railcar transport and operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• GATX Corporation: Major railcar lessor with a large North American fleet and railcar services/management offering. Comparable as both a potential customer for RMRR's repair and storage services and a competitor for fleet-level service contracts.
• Trinity Rail (Trinity Industries): One of the largest North American railcar manufacturers with adjacent railcar services, leasing, and parts operations. Comparable as a vertically integrated railcar platform with repair and modification exposure.
• The Greenbrier Companies: Leading railcar manufacturer, lessor, and services provider including tank car manufacturing through Union Tank Car (UTLX). Comparable as a broad railcar services and tank-car modification competitor.
• MotivePower Industries (Wabtec): Wabtec's rail services and locomotive overhaul business with adjacent railcar and component repair. Comparable as a broad rail services incumbent with overlapping repair and component capabilities.

Direct peers

• National Steel Car: Canadian railcar manufacturer and servicer producing freight cars and tank cars with associated repair and parts operations. Comparable as a railcar OEM with adjacent MRO services.
• Vigor Industrial: Major U.S. industrial services and shipyard operator with a railcar repair and modification business. Comparable as a multi-service rail MRO and fabrication provider serving freight and tank-car fleets.
• American Railcar Industries (ARI / ITE): Manufacturer and servicer of railcars and railcar components, including tank car qualification and repair. Comparable as a focused railcar manufacturing and MRO peer with AAR-certified capabilities.
• Progress Rail Services: Caterpillar subsidiary providing railcar repair, modification, and AAR-certified services across North America. Directly comparable as a multi-site, M1003-grade railcar services platform serving Class I railroads and shippers.

Emerging players

• Standard Rail Steel & Salvage: Smaller regional railcar scrapping, salvage, and parts-reclamation operator. Comparable as a niche railcar end-of-life services peer overlapping RMRR's scrapping line of business.

Regional players

• Western Railcar Services: Independent railcar repair and storage operator focused on the Western U.S. market. Comparable as a regional railcar MRO and storage peer competing for the same Western Class I and shipper accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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