MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa.—Rail industry supplier A. Stucki Co. is bringing its nationwide group of subsidiaries under one roof, starting Jan. 1.
A. Stucki CEO Ron Port said that the decision to bring all company subsidiaries under one collective brand name "will amplify our capabilities and deliver even greater value to our customers."
"Our collective journey has been driven by customer service, innovation and quality – principles that are encapsulated by the Stucki name," Port said. "All our divisions and subsidiaries will unite under one banner and be known as A. Stucki Co."
Rubber and plastic companies affected by the change include North Canton, Ohio-based Seco Machine, which provides urethane products for A. Stucki and plastic; and metal product manufacturer Salco Products, located in Lemont, Ill. and Houston. Others coming under the A. Stucki name are:
- lco Spring Industries, a Chicago-based manufacturer of hot wound coiled steel springs for the transit, rail, construction and locomotive industries;
- American Industries, a provider of new and reconditioned railcar components and systems located in Sharon, Pa., and Jerseyville, Ill.;
- American Turbocharger Technologies, a provider of technical services for locomotive, marine and stationary diesel engines based in Newport News, Va.;
- Birmingham Rail, a leading supplier of new and reconditioned rail and turnout and switch material based in Birmingham, Ala., Houston, Tex. and Youngstown, Ohio;
- DiMEC Rail Services, a leader in the field of railcar and mobile railcar repair, with locations in Michigan, New York and West Virginia.;
- Independent Draft Gear, a provider of new and reconditioned draft gears for locomotives and rail cars based in Farrell, Pa.; and
- Magnus, a manufacturer of traction motor support bearings for the railroad industry based in Fremont, Neb.
The decision to rebrand comes as a response to a change in the company's business model, Port said. A. Stucki's extreme growth in recent years allowed subsidiary firms to keep their individual names and branding. But as things stabilize going into 2025, Port believes that uniformity is best for business.
"That approach was appropriate during a period of such rapid expansion," Port said of the former business model. "However, our focus now is on leveraging our collective capabilities to drive growth and customer intimacy under."
A. Stucki officials said that some subsidiary firm brand names will continue through product lines, trademarks, and certifications. But all companies, regardless of size or name recognition, will operate under the Stucki name in the new year.