American Track Acquires West Rail Construction in Vancouver
Expanding Rail Services in the Northwest
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 4, 2024 – North American Rail Solutions, through its subsidiary American Track, announced the acquisition of West Rail Construction, LLC in Vancouver, Washington.North American Rail Solutions is the largest provider of industrial rail inspection, construction, maintenance, and terminal services in North America.
About West Rail Construction
West Rail Construction is led by President Mike Sands. The company has provided rail maintenance and construction services in the Northwest United States for more than 25 years. It serves a wide range of industries, including ports, forestry, chemicals, energy, and waste. As a result, West Rail has built a strong presence across the region.
Strategic Value of the Acquisition
This acquisition gives North American Rail Solutions and American Track a stronger local presence in the Northwest. In addition, it expands service offerings for customers in the region and along the west coast. Because of this, American Track can better support multi-site customers and long-term growth.
Leadership Perspective
Thomas Lucario, CEO of North American Rail Solutions, said the Northwest is an important territory for American Track. He also said West Rail Construction is a leading rail service provider in that market. In turn, adding Mike Sands and his team supports American Track’s goal of expanding national coverage. Mike Sands said joining American Track will bring capital, operational support, and broader reach. He added that the move creates new growth opportunities for the business and its employees.
About North American Rail Solutions
In 2021, DFW Capital Partners partnered with the management team of American Track through an acquisition and formed North American Rail Solutions. Today, the company operates from 25 full-service offices across the U.S. and Canada. It provides mission-critical services that support the safety, compliance, and operability of onsite railway assets. North American Rail Solutions serves industries such as manufacturing, petrochemical, mining, agriculture, food and beverage, raw materials, ports, transload facilities, transit, and railroads.
About American Track
American Track is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. It is a leading independent provider of turnkey railroad design, repair, maintenance, construction, inspection, and terminal services in the United States. The company supports industrial, short-line, municipal, and logistics rail infrastructure across the country.
About DFW Capital Partners
DFW Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm focused on lower middle-market companies. The firm manages about $2 billion in assets. It invests in service companies, with a focus on outsourced business services, industrial support services, and healthcare. Over the past 20+ years, DFW has built a strong record of growth and investor returns.