A&B Rail Services Ltd.
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A&B Rail Services Ltd. - overview
Established
1965
Location
-, AB, Canada
Primary Industry
Rail Transport
About
A&B Rail Services Ltd. is a Canadian firm specializing in comprehensive railway solutions, focusing on track construction, maintenance, and safety services that enhance operational efficiency in the rail sector. A&B Rail Services Ltd. provides railway services including track construction and maintenance.
Founded in 1965 in Canada, the company was acquired in December 2013 through a Secondary Buyout led by TorQuest Partners for CAD 137 million from Fulcrum Capital Partners. The founder's history is not publicly available, and there are no known subsidiaries. A&B Rail Services Ltd. delivers a wide range of railway services, including track construction, rehabilitation, inspection, maintenance, and training solutions.
The company caters to a diverse clientele, such as Industrial Track Owners and Class 1 and Short Line Freight Rail Operators across Canada, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and sustainability in its operations. A&B Rail Services Ltd. generates revenue through B2B transactions focused on long-term contracts with clients in the railway sector. The company recognizes revenue upon completion of services rendered, with negotiated pricing that reflects project complexity.
This model supports consistent cash flow from various stakeholders in the rail industry. Following the CAD 137 million investment from TorQuest Partners in December 2013, A&B Rail Services Ltd. plans to accelerate its market growth across Canada. The company aims to expand its service offerings and geographic reach, deploying the funds to enhance operational capacity and develop new products tailored to evolving market needs.
Primary Industry
Rail Transport
Sub Industries
Rail Transport
Website
www.abrail.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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A&B Rail Services Ltd. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | A&B Rail Services Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | A&B Rail Services Ltd. | - |
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