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13 Aug

Gunderson Marine Makes Leadership Changes

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Longtime maritime industry leader Dee Burch has taken the reins at Gunderson Marine & Iron, the Portland, Oregon-based shipbuilder announced Aug. 5. With the recent acquisition of all Gunderson shares, Burch is now the sole proprietor and president of the company, which operates a 58-acre industrial site on the waterfront. “My transition to an active role in the organization is both a profound honor and a tremendous responsibility,” Burch said in a statement. “I am committed to continuing this rich tradition of excellence in barge building while expanding our capabilities in other complex fabrication including bridges, hydro, ships, tugs and…

04 Jun

Greenbrier Names New Chief Financial Officer

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In July, R.J. Corman Railroad Group executive Michael J. Donfris is expected to become the new chief financial officer of transportation manufacturing corporation Greenbrier Companies, the Lake Oswego, Oregon-based company announced May 21. Donfris is expected to start as senior vice president of finance for Greenbrier before officially becoming CFO and principal financial officer in July when the company files its Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter that ends on May 31, according to Greenbrier. Donfris, who was chosen following a national search, had served as CFO since 2020 for R.J. Corman, a Kentucky-based firm that operates short line railroads…

16 Apr

Greenbrier Companies Announces Q2 Results

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In its second quarter ending Feb. 29, Greenbrier Companies, Inc. expanded its lease fleet and secured new railcar orders, the Oregon-based freight transportation provider announced April 5. The company located in Lake Oswego said it was able to grow its lease fleet by 500 units to 14,600 with almost 99% of the fleet in steady use. Greenbrier also brought in 5,900 units of new railcar orders valued at nearly $690 million and delivered 5,600 units, resulting in a new railcar backlog of 29,200 units worth roughly $3.6 billion, the company said. Greenbrier’s net earnings for the quarter were $33 million…

23 Jan

Oregon-Based Greenbrier Overhauls Business Operations Structure

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Lake Oswego, Oregon-based firm Greenbrier Companies, a global supplier of freight transportation equipment and services, on Jan. 8 announced changes to its business structure, including the roles of some senior managers. Brian Comstock, a 26-year Greenbrier veteran with more than four decades of railway industry experience, has assumed responsibility for all operations in the Americas, including the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Brazil. Additionally, William Glenn, who has spent more than 20 years at Greenbrier in various roles, has assumed responsibility for all operations in Europe. Greenbrier’s board appointed Comstock to the position of executive vice president and president, the Americas,…

26 Sep

Manufacturer Greenbrier Received Orders for 15,300 Railcars in Latest Fiscal Quarter

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During its fiscal fourth quarter, which ended Aug. 31, transportation equipment manufacturer Greenbrier Companies, Inc. secured orders for 15,300 new railcars valued at $1.9 billion, giving the Lake Oswego, Oregon-based company its highest quarterly order count in almost a decade. The company’s Sept. 21 announcement did not include railcars under any multi-year order activity, Greenbrier said. “The diverse range of orders across railcar types exceeded Greenbrier's expectations for the quarter,” Chief Commercial and Leasing Officer Executive Vice President Brian J. Comstock said, adding that the orders reflect Greenbrier's strength in the North American and European markets. “Order levels are distinct…