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The Railroad Associates Corporation has been acquired by American Track Services

The founder and owner of The Railroad Associates Corporation (TRAC) has sold the company to American Track Services.

TRAC offers a full suite of railway and railyard services for industrial customers from design, construction and expansion to recurring maintenance & repair, safety training, emergency response and inspection. TRAC delivers services through a hybrid, scalable model that leverage a highly vetted and closely managed network of service partners in conjunction with its own self-perform resources to provide national service coverage.

American Track Services, a portfolio company of DFW Capital Partners, is a leading national provider of inspection, maintenance, repair and specialized construction services for industrial railroad infrastructure.

Oaklins TM Capital in the US served as the exclusive financial advisor to The Railroad Associates Corporation.

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“We selected Oaklins TM Capital due to their extensive track record in the asset-light industrial services sector and their expertise working with family-owned businesses. Its experienced professionals crafted compelling marketing materials that highlighted the unique attributes of our business and provided thoughtful counsel throughout every step of the sale process. The team’s work ethic, attention to detail and commitment to pursuing a fantastic outcome for our owners was impressive – and highly appreciated. I strongly recommend Oaklins TM Capital to any business seeking an advisor with strong domain expertise, a commitment to unwavering client care and senior-level execution.”

Dave Goretski

Chief Operating Officer, The Railroad Associates Corporation

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Bradford A. Adams

Bradford A. Adams

Managing Director
Boston, United States
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Jarrad Zalkin

Jarrad Zalkin

Managing Director
Boston, United States
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Jordan Cleare

Jordan Cleare

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Atlanta, United States
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Dylan Finazzo

Dylan Finazzo

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New York, United States
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Michael Sanseverino

Michael Sanseverino

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