GATX and Brookfield Infrastructure Acquire Wells Fargo Rail Portfolios

Wabtec Corporation Acquires Nordco from Greenbriar Equity Group

March 23, 2021

Transportation

Wabtec Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Nordco, a North American supplier of maintenance-of-way equipment, from Greenbriar Equity Group for $400 million in cash. The acquisition expands Wabtec’s maintenance-of-way and railcar mover offerings, adds Nordco’s aftermarket and inspection technology capabilities, and is expected to be immediately accretive to EBITDA and cash flow while delivering cost synergies.

Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors (FTAI) Acquires Transtar, LLC from United States Steel

June 8, 2021

Transportation

Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (FTAI) agreed to acquire United States Steel Corporation’s rail operating subsidiary, Transtar, LLC, for $640 million, with the transaction expected to close in Q3 2021 subject to regulatory approvals. FTAI and U.S. Steel will also enter a 15-year exclusive strategic rail services agreement (with minimum volume commitments for the first five years), providing FTAI with long-term contracted revenue and opportunities to grow third-party rail services and ancillary businesses.

Macquarie Infrastructure Partners Acquires RailUSA, LLC

May 12, 2022

Transportation

Macquarie Infrastructure Partners (MIP) acquired 100% of the equity interests of RailUSA, LLC, the U.S. holding company operating the 430-mile Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad and the 228-mile Grenada Railroad. RailUSA provides freight rail services, transloading, railcar storage and industrial development opportunities; Sidley represented MIP in the transaction.

Bernhard Capital Partners Acquires RailWorks Corp. from Wind Point Partners

November 10, 2021

Infrastructure

Bernhard Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of RailWorks Corp., a leading North American rail infrastructure solutions provider, from Wind Point Partners. Bernhard Capital will support RailWorks' continued growth in track construction, signals and communications, and maintenance services while RailWorks' management team, led by President and CEO Kevin Riddett, remains in place.

Scale Bank Acquires Great Plains Transportation Services and Partners Funding

October 1, 2025

Financial Services

Scale Bank has acquired Great Plains Transportation Services and Partners Funding, two Fairmont, Minnesota-based invoice factoring providers, bringing their combined team of 39 professionals and ~2,800 customers into Scale Bank’s Scale Funding and Provident Commercial Finance divisions. The acquisition expands Scale Bank’s factoring capabilities and strengthens its lending presence in the trucking and transportation end market while complementing its financing to staffing and oil & gas service companies.

Cameco and Brookfield Renewable Acquire Westinghouse Electric Company

November 3, 2023

Energy

A consortium led by Cameco and Brookfield Renewable, along with institutional partners, signed an agreement to acquire Westinghouse Electric Company from Brookfield Business Partners. The deal received regulatory approval and is expected to close on or about November 7 (subject to customary closing conditions).