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The Next Generation Railroad Tank Car Project January 3, 2008 As Union Tank Car President Frank Lester prepared for retirement at the end of 2007, he shared a snippet of company accomplishments over the last 27 years. "I’m proud of how far we’ve come, our reputation within the industry, and our many accomplishments, most recently with the Next Generation Railroad Tank Car project."
Please read about how UTLX has been working closely with Dow, Union Pacific and the regulatory agencies to design a safer and more secure tank car.
Research and Development at UTLX November 12, 2007 Union Tank Car's recently formed in-house Research and Development Group has been working on developing “better ways” for our tank car design and manufacturing processes.
The UTLX R&D team comprised of engineers with many years of industry experience is working along side, yet separate from, our product and project engineers who work on day-to-day problem solving.
UTLX creativity and innovation can benefit tank car lessors now and in years to come.
FRA Mandated Qualifications August 24, 2007 With the objective of returning UTLX railcars to service on an even-more timely basis, Union Tank Car continues to expand and improve its North American network of maintenance and repair capabilities. But with FRA mandated deadlines for tank car qualifications just around the corner, we will only be able to realize these efficiencies with the direct involvement and support of our customers. Through proactive preplanning, the availability of tank cars to meet customer requirements, while at the same time eliminating potential exposure to substantial FRA fines and other economic consequences. In this story you can read about how UTLX is working with its customers to avoid the qualification crunch.
UTLX Tank Car Seminars June 26, 2007 For many years, Union Tank Car has focused on being recognized as the leading information source in our industry. A great example of this initiative is the UTLX Tank Car Seminar, where since 1980 “the tank car people” have educated customers and industry partners alike. It is part of the full-service lease package. If you'd like to be considered for participation in upcoming seminars, reserve a classroom seat through your local UTLX sales office representative. Read about the latest seminar at our new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Alexandria, Louisiana.
LinkNet News May 14, 2007 LinkNet, UTLX's on-line rail car management resource, has made great strides since Union Tank Car first introduced it nine short years ago. If you are already a LinkNet devotee, I would ask you to continue to tell the "tank car people" how we can make LinkNet even better. And for those of you who have yet to take advantage of LinkNet's capabilities, contact our e-Business Director, to obtain your personal password. This article discusses the ongoing improvements and customer-driven features that have made our UTLX LinkNet website the gold standard for the industry.
UTLX engineering creativity
helps J.R. Simplot CompanyApril 4, 2006 Union Tank Car takes great pride in its extensive railcar knowledge and problem-solving expertise. At the same time as UTLX was facing marketing challenges with the potential obsolescence of one car type, it was also experiencing high demand for another. And, with tank car production capabilities at UTLX's East Chicago, Sheldon and Alexandria plants extended well into 2007, new car construction was not an acceptable option to J.R. Simplot Company. This article expands on how this UTLX lessee was able to quickly meet their near-term needs for additional SPA tank cars by taking advantage of UTLX engineering creativity.
Helping Aventine with Ethanol Car Needs March 5, 2006 In February, 2006, the Renewable Fuels Association hosted the National Ethanol Conference in Las Vegas. Highlights of the meeting were projected growth in the production of ethanol and plans to transport product to the marketplace. The latter has "fueled" record demand for tank cars and industry backlogs now extend well into next year. Read how UTLX Regional Sales Manager Dave Murawski and his customer service team helped Aventine prepare for growth.
Celaya, Mexico Repair Facility
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(en Español)December 29, 2005 Celaya, Mexico, is the site of UTLX's newest, sourthern-most repair shop.This facililty offers customers full Class “C” service south of the border, and provides the same high quality maintenance and repairs you’ve come to expect from our other US and Canadian facilities. UTLX is proud to offer these services to our valued customers in Mexico. You can trust “The Tank Car People” in Celaya to provide the most complete repair services.
FRA Mandated Inspection and Testing Requirements April 5, 2005 In order to further enhance the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, the FRA has mandated inspection and testing requirements for the qualification of tank cars. Although most tank car lessees and owners have a 10-year interval in which to complete the procedure, this represents a major industry challenge.
Read about how UTLX can help you plan for the timely and efficient qualification of your fleet, either in our repair shops or at your plant site.
“Conspicuity” Decals January 27, 2005 Union Tank Car prides itself in staying in the forefront of technical advancements and ahead of industry regulations. So it is not a surprise to see UTLX already way ahead of the curve in complying with the new mandate issued this month by the FRA to “reflectorize” rolling stock. This article details how UTLX is adding “conspicuity” decals to its leased hopper cars.
Training for Emergency Response Workers January 4, 2005 One of the UTLX corporate goals is to be the information source to our industry. Toward that objective, Union Tank Car participates in the education of emergency response workers across the country.
In this article, three UTLX tank cars were refurbished by the Firefighters Education and Training Foundation. These cars joined over two dozen others in a program that has trained more than 5,000 firefighters annually helping keep our communities safer and lessen the risks associated with each call they receive.
BP's Magnetic Attraction to Safety ... December 9, 2004 Union Tank Car has a history of taking the proactive approach with industry regulatory issues. For instance, UTLX was the first in our industry to apply conspicuity decals on the sides of our cars, long before the AAR required them.
Now, we have been working with customer BP Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) division to replace slip tube gauging devices with magnetic gauges. We feel it’s the right thing to do for our customers’ safety and for the environment.
To find out how your fleet can benefit from an update program, please contact your local UTLX sales office.
AE Staley Transaction Article Union Tank Car has a network of repair shops that is second to none. For major repairs, conversions, upgrades, painting and lining – we have a shop dedicated to servicing your tank or plastics hopper car.
However, if you have cars needing minor repairs and want to keep your cars on track and out of the shop, perhaps mobile repair is the answer to your needs. UTLX has mobile crews on-hand in many areas throughout North America.
This link will lead you to an article about how A.E. Staley Manufacturing Company in Decatur, Illinois, makes use of a UTLX dedicated on-site mobile repair to keep their cars in service, well-maintained and out of the shop
BASF Emergency Response Transaction Article September 9, 2004
As a Responsible Care® partner, Union Tank Car makes every effort to manufacture and repair our tank cars for secure and safe product containment. We’re also proud to take part in the training of emergency response workers across the country via our partnerships with various companies.
Most recently, a retired UTLX tank car, headed for the scrap yard, was brought back to life by BASF and other donor companies who helped create DBCX 2004. This Mobile Railcar Trainer will help further educate hazmat crews in the communities in which BASF facilities reside.
The link on the left will lead you to an article about how this car will be the centerpiece in BASF’s emergency response training program.
Sunoco Transaction Article July 16, 2004
Friends of UTLX,
Almost 50 years ago one of the first Union Tank Car mobile repair crews drove a truck through the gates
of the Sunoco Refinery in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. And, since that time, Sunoco's Refinery transportation staff has continued to realize the many benefits associated with minor repairs being performed on-site.
Reduced railcar downtime; expedited fleet upgrades, enhanced safety and reliability; and improved cost efficiencies to name a few.
Today, UTLX has over 200 technicians at over three dozen locations in North America performing inspections and repairs at customer sites.
Read about how your fellow UTLX team members help Sunoco better manage their railcar fleet, and then phone
Greg Johnson, our director of field operations, at 312-431-5014, to find out how our On-Site Services
team can help you.
Operation Respond
Transaction ArticleMay 6, 2004
As part of Union Tank Car’s commitment to the safety of the communities that our railcars travel through, our detailed “Blue Book” of tank car data and drawings is now available to “Operation Respond” firefighters and other emergency response personnel.
By clicking the link on the left, you will be guided to the latest ULTX TransAction magazine article highlighting Operation Respond and their OREIS software program.
And, like emergency response personnel throughout North America, you too can continue to count on UTLX to be your industry information source.
Coatings Transaction Article April 15, 2004 As part of Union Tank Car’s commitment to be the industry information source, our Coatings Research and Development Group is dedicated to providing you with the best information available to help you choose the optimal linings or coatings for your tank cars and plastics hoppers.
By clicking the link on the left, you will be guided to the latest ULTX TransAction magazine article which highlights some of our recent Coatings R&D successes.
So if your interest is in preserving product purity or preventing railcar corrosion, count on the expertise of “the tank car people” to steer you in the right direction.
Satco Transaction Article March 16, 2004 This article highlights our customer SATCO, the 15 year-old fast moving and growing Sulphuric Acid Trading Company.
SATCO takes full advantage of all that we have to offer from full-service leasing and bi-weekly mobile repair to our Link-Net on-line information service.
Guiding SATCO is UTLX Southern Region Sales Manager Geoff Lee, a Union Tank Car veteran of 25 years. Our customer SATCO depends on Geoff Lee and the rest of the UTLX "tank car people" for problem-solving, responsive customer service and product knowledge.
Aux Sable Transaction Article Not Just a Pipe Dream:
Union Tank Car's On-Time Delivery and Can-Do
Attitude Gives Aux Sable Confidence to Achieve its Goals.
OMYA Transaction Article February 11, 2004 This article highlights OMYA, Inc., a fascinating UTLX customer with roots in American history and branches in the technologies of tomorrow.
OMYA’s logistics executives feel that their company’s dedication to quality and customer service is complimented by what our company has to offer. They also like our ability to offer cars custom-engineered and manufactured to their specifications, yet available on a full-service lease.
Also featured in the article is our own Jim Malone, a living legend in our industry. If you’ve worked with Jim over the years, you’d realize he had the uncanny ability to not only get the job done but make everyone smile in the process.
Please join me in wishing him the very best in his retirement.
Solvay Transaction Article Solvay's Slick Shipping Solution:
This major hydrogen peroxide producer required absolute protection for high-grade tank car shipments, and created
the world's largest rolling Teflon-lined containers.
Picket Fence Decaling Transaction Article The list of Union Tank Car “firsts” reaches back over 100 years. This Trans-Action magazine article details our recent industry-leading initiative of “conspicuity” decaling.
This safety measure, also known as “picket fence” decaling, has helped reduce night times trucking accidents by over 20%.
That’s good enough for UTLX to migrate that initiative to the railcar industry.
The FRA has just proposed a rule requiring conspicuity decaling.
This rule is expected to go into effect within the next year.
Union Tank Car began applying the conspicuity strips to some of our new cars in mid-2003, along with reflective car numbers and ownership marks already part of our standard procedure.
Why did UTLX lead the industry in adopting this safety
measure before it was required?
Quite simply, we think it’s the right thing to do.
Also, we’ve gained valuable experience that can help UTLX customers faced with decaling their private fleets.
We know that’s what you have come to expect from
“The Tank Car People.”Dow Transaction Article Ballco Transaction Article Issue #2 - 2002 Issue #1 - 2002
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