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The Holden America group of companies designs and sources inventive products and technologies for the rail industry, operating on a global level but with a primary focus on the North American freight railroad sector. We undertake a wide range of activities, from design and manufacturing through to project management, value-added distribution, product certifications and approvals, training, quality assurance, customer service and post-sale support. We undertake customized design and supply projects and are willing to assume responsibility for virtually any rail-related products or projects where we can add value for our suppliers, our customers and ourselves.
We believe strongly in intellectual property and seek opportunities to contribute inventive engineering to create IP-rich products and systems that exceed the needs of our customers. We are also committed to creating total supply solutions, embodying a comprehensive and systematic approach to working with all business partners in the supply chain to ensure that unique value propositions are created and sustained over time.
Holden America's business has been built on the following primary product lines:
- Design, installation and support of finished vehicle tie-down systems for bi-level autorack railcars (The Holden Grate-Lock Chock System)
- Design and supply of proprietary gravity-discharge hopper gates for freight cars in North America
- Railcar and component technical consulting services for offshore suppliers, customers, and related companies
- Importation of rail-related freight car equipment from offshore sources such as China and Eastern Europe to North America
The Holden America business model is designed to ensure the successful implementation of business initiatives aimed at improving railroad safety, service and productivity. We understand the challenges of the rail operating environment; we know that railroads only want products that have been properly designed and rigorously tested; we know that a consistent, reliable and efficient supply chain is an integral part of making our solutions work on a sustained basis for all parties: suppliers, customers and supply chain partners. We undertake to add value in all aspects of the supply chain:
- For suppliers, we work to identify and quantify opportunities for new or improved product solutions; we supply designs and offer support on quality requirements; we support process development and testing; we support product certification requirements. In short, we assist manufacturers in extending their reach into new markets and product segments where they might otherwise not be able to participate without the Holden America distribution expertise.
- For customers, we extend their reach into the global supply base. We can identify qualified suppliers, assist with design and engineering development and ensure the closest possible alignment between product specification and the customer performance requirement. We coordinate product qualification, selection, negotiation and establishment of the supply chain. We ensure that they get the product they need, when and where they need it.
- For supply chain partners, we bring the entire picture into focus by providing comprehensive end-to-end management of the system. We ensure low transportation costs and high supply chain reliability.
Our over-riding goal is to generate high quality and low cost solutions for railroad operating needs and to ensure unfailing supply chain reliability. . . Our direct participation in the various elements of the supply chain varies from one project to another. We are prepared to undertake literally all aspects from design through manufacturing to sales and customer service. We are also prepared to work with qualified business partners to build the best possible world-class solution.
Holden America products are in daily service on literally every major freight railroad in North America. Our brand name has become well known for high quality products and outstanding post-sale service and support. We deliver total supply solutions and have become a trusted business partner for the railroad industry.
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The Holden America heritage traces back to 1909, when the Holden Company was founded in Canada for the purpose of distributing transportation equipment. International Equipment Company was founded in 1931, and these two companies were amalgamated in 1968 to form IEC-Holden. Between 1968 and 2005, IEC-Holden and its related companies, Holden America and Holden International, enjoyed steady growth and expanded beyond distribution to undertake design and manufacturing of both locomotive components and railcar specialties. In 2005, the locomotive traction motor manufacturing business was sold, along with the IEC-Holden name, creating today's Holden America group of companies. Most recently, the Holden America group of companies expanded to include Holden America LLC (HALLC), which is the North American distributor for Holden International Inc.
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The Holden America leadership team brings together literally decades of rail industry experience, including all facets of operations, engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and information technology. We offer a unique combination of talents and energies:
- Robert B. Winsor, Chairman and CEO has led Holden America and predecessor companies for over 45 years. He has a proven track record of building successful businesses in design, manufacturing, and distribution of railway products. He has a wealth of experience in doing business internationally, including eastern Europe, South America and China in addition to his strong understanding of the North American rail sector.
- Bruno Pietrobon, President of Holden America Inc. has been an integral part of the Holden group of companies for 20 years in various management capacities. He has developed expertise and experience in supply and distribution of specialty railcar equipment, international supply relationships, information technology solutions for the rail industry, and new product and market development. He has successfully led market introduction strategies for a number of railcar components on behalf of Holden.
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