GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC
The Greenbrier Companies is an American publicly traded supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States. Greenbrier specializes in transportation services, notably freight railcar manufacturing, railcar refurbishment and railcar leasing/management services. The company designs, manufactures and markets of rail freight equipment in North America, South America and Europe. Greenbrier is also a leading provider of railcars, wheelsets, parts, management, leasing and other services to the railroad and related transportation industries in North America. As of August 31, 2025, Greenbrier employs 13,000 people across its global operations. Formed in 1981 and publicly traded since 1994, the company generates revenues of US$3.2 billion.
Basic company information
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Company positioning and business
The Greenbrier Companies is an American publicly traded supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States. Greenbrier specializes in transportation services, notably freight railcar manufacturing, railcar refurbishment and railcar leasing/management services. The company designs, manufactures and markets of rail freight equipment in North America, South America and Europe. Greenbrier is also a leading provider of railcars, wheelsets, parts, management, leasing and other services to the railroad and related transportation industries in North America. As of August 31, 2025, Greenbrier employs 13,000 people across its global operations. Formed in 1981 and publicly traded since 1994, the company generates revenues of US$3.2 billion. [3]
The company has manufacturing facilities in Paragould and Marmaduke, Arkansas; Świdnica, Poland; and Hortolândia, Brazil, as well as three railcar manufacturing facilities in Mexico (Monclova, Ciudad Sahagún, and Tlaxcala) and two in Romania , Caracal, and Drobeta-Turnu Severin). [3]
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Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: GBX (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [1]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [2]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC founded?
Founded: 1981. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Where is the headquarters of GREENBRIER COMPANIES INC?
Headquarters location: Lake Oswego. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
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