Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) Corporation, also known as Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, provides equipment, systems, software and services for the global rail and transit industries. Its offerings support freight railroads, passenger rail operators, transit agencies, mining companies and other transportation customers.
The company manufactures and services locomotives, locomotive engines, braking systems, electronic and control equipment, train components, signaling and communications systems, and digital technologies designed to improve rail safety, efficiency and asset management. Wabtec also provides aftermarket parts, maintenance, modernization and other lifecycle services.
Wabtec traces its roots to the development of the railroad air brake by George Westinghouse in the 19th century. The company expanded through acquisitions, including the combination with Faiveley Transport and the acquisition of GE Transportation, strengthening its capabilities in rail equipment, transit systems and locomotive technology.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wabtec serves customers across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and other international markets. Rafael Santana serves as the company’s president and chief executive officer.
