Tactical Cleaning Company

Tactical Cleaning Company provides specialized railcar cleaning services, focusing on maintenance, repairs, and thorough cleaning solutions to ensure railcars are ready for transport. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Chicago, US, Tactical Cleaning Company specializes in railcar cleaning services. In August 2017, Rail Partners Management Group, LLC acquired the company for USD 2. 4 mn from Strategic Environmental & Energy Resources, Inc.

The company has conducted one deal to date. Tactical Cleaning Company specializes in comprehensive railcar cleaning services, offering a suite of solutions that includes cleaning, maintenance, repairs, sandblasting, and flaring off railcars containing various commodities. Established in 2004, the company has expanded its operations to 12 full-time facilities strategically located along major rail lines serviced by UPRR, BNSF, CSXT, CP, CN, and NS railroads. This positioning allows Tactical Cleaning to efficiently address railcar cleaning needs while minimizing additional switch fees between Class I railroads.

The company's client base includes various rail operators and logistics providers requiring reliable cleaning and maintenance services to ensure the readiness of railcars for transport and continued use. Additionally, Tactical Cleaning's established network of short line railroads facilitates mobile operations, including railcar storage, mobile repairs, and mobile cleaning services, primarily serving markets across the United States and extending to customers in Ohio. Tactical Cleaning Company generates revenue through a business-to-business (B2B) model, focusing on direct service transactions with rail operators and logistics companies. The service agreements typically involve both one-time and ongoing contracts for railcar cleaning, maintenance, and related services, ensuring clients' railcars remain in optimal condition for transportation.

Revenue is derived from both individual service fees and potentially long-term contracts, allowing clients to manage their railcar maintenance needs effectively. While specific pricing details are confidential, the structure of transactions suggests a combination of fixed service rates for standard offerings and customized pricing for specialized services, such as sandblasting and mobile repairs, tailored to the unique requirements of each client. Tactical Cleaning Company aims to strengthen its market position by enhancing service offerings and expanding geographically. The company plans to introduce new cleaning technologies and mobile service units to improve operational efficiency.

Recent funding from the Buyout completed in August 2017 will be utilized to support these initiatives, aiming to increase service capacity and explore entry into new regional markets within the United States.