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Wabtec Acquires Collins Aerospace’s ARINC Rail Solutions Business to Extend Rail Optimization Portfolio

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Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) has acquired Collins Aerospace’s ARINC rail solutions business, enhancing its digital and electronics portfolio. Although financial terms were not disclosed, this acquisition aims to optimize rail networks, increasing productivity, efficiency, and safety. ARINC provides vital dispatch and back-office solutions supporting various rail systems across the U.S. and Canada. Wabtec, a leader in the rail industry for over 150 years, continues to pursue a zero-emission rail system globally.

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  • Acquisition of ARINC rail solutions strengthens Wabtec's digital and electronics portfolio.
  • Expected to enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety in rail networks.
  • ARINC's offerings support various rail systems, broadening Wabtec's market reach.
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PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB), a leading global supplier for freight and transit rail, has acquired Collins Aerospace’s ARINC rail solutions business segment, a provider of intelligence-based rail dispatch and back-office solutions. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

“ARINC’s rail solutions systems, coupled with Wabtec’s digital and electronics portfolio, will accelerate the industry’s journey of rail optimization,” said Nalin Jain, President of Wabtec’s Digital Electronics business. “Our combined technologies will optimize the rail network and deliver a rail ecosystem with increased productivity, efficiency and safety.”

ARINC’s rail solutions business supports transit, regional, inter-city, commuter, subway, and light rail systems across the United States and Canada. This includes dispatch and back-office capabilities with fully integrated train control and Positive Train Control (PTC), control center integration and customer information systems, as well as cybersecurity and life-cycle management solutions. ARINC’s RailwayNet product provides connectivity to the Interoperable Train Control (ITC) Federated Network that supports PTC messaging, including full message functionality, back-office, and operations center services, system monitoring, and support.

Wabtec has been a leader in the rail industry for over 150 years and has a vision to achieve a zero-emission rail system in the U.S. and worldwide. This transaction will further Wabtec’s unparalleled digital and electronics portfolio, and help drive increased productivity, safety, and efficiency across the global rail network.

About Wabtec

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) is focused on creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The company is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for the freight and transit rail industries, as well as the mining, marine and industrial markets. Wabtec has been a leader in the rail industry for over 150 years and has a vision to achieve a zero-emission rail system in the U.S. and worldwide. Visit Wabtec’s website at www.wabteccorp.com.

Media Contact:

Amy Magee

Amy.Magee@Wabtec.com / 814-450-5724

Wabtec Investor Contact:

Kristine Kubacki, CFA

Kristine.Kubacki@wabtec.com / 412-450-2033

Source: Wabtec Corporation

FAQ

What is Wabtec's recent acquisition?

Wabtec has acquired Collins Aerospace's ARINC rail solutions business.

How will Wabtec benefit from the ARINC acquisition?

The acquisition is expected to enhance Wabtec's digital portfolio and improve rail network productivity and safety.

What services does ARINC provide?

ARINC offers intelligence-based rail dispatch and back-office solutions, including train control and cybersecurity.

What markets does ARINC's rail solutions cover?

ARINC supports transit, regional, inter-city, commuter, subway, and light rail systems in the U.S. and Canada.

What are Wabtec's long-term goals after this acquisition?

Wabtec aims to achieve a zero-emission rail system globally, further driving innovation in the rail industry.

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