Amsted Industries, Inc.
Amsted Industries, Inc. is a diversified global industrial company operating in the railcar, automotive and construction equipment industries. Founded in 1902 by J.O. Andersen, Amsted originally manufactured steel castings for railroad freight cars. Throughout its history Amsted has grown from manufacturing to include engineering and marketing of components and services used in transportation-related markets around the world. Today the company operates 20 plants throughout North America, Europe and Asia producing products like axles, doors, wheelsets and brake beams for railcars; axle systems for automotive manufacturers; metal fabrication components for construction equipment; high-pressure aluminum die castings; orbital welding systems; and specialty forgings ranging from closures to nuclear medical assemblies. Through delivering advanced technology to its customers in products such as its strongbox™ car design system or electronic control systems on wheel/rail interface products called UC™ monitoring Amsted remains at the forefront of innovation within their industries today.
Industry
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
Headquarters
180 N STETSON SUITE 1800, CHICAGO, IL 606016808