PITTSBURGH, Pa., Oct 2, 2025 – A. Stucki Company, a leading rail industry supplier, today announced the acquisition of Wheelworx, a provider of railcar wheelset reconditioning services.
Founded in 2008, Wheelworx is the largest privately held reconditioner of freight car wheelsets in the United States. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“This acquisition strengthens our capabilities in wheel set production, repair and logistics and enables us to capitalize on our longstanding relationships with railcar suppliers,” said Ron Port, chief executive officer of A. Stucki Co.
Wheelworx has 105 employees at manufacturing facilities in Calera, Ala., and Pekin, Ill.
Stucki is building an integration plan to maintain production capabilities and customer service while creating opportunities for employees across both organizations during the ownership transition.
“The addition of Wheelworx opens new commercial opportunities and enhances our ability to provide end-to-end solutions to our railcar customers,” said Port. “It also makes us competitive in additional locations in the South and Midwest.”
“Joining an industry leader like Stucki will benefit our company and our employees,” said Gary Schoenfeldt, president of Wheelworx. “We’re looking forward to serving our rail customers with greater capabilities and a broader line of products and services.”
About A. Stucki Company
Stucki Company is a leading supplier of value-added components and services for the rail industry. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, the company provides engineered products, reconditioning and repair services, and maintenance of way services. Stucki now operates more than a dozen companies, with 23 operating centers in the United States, Mexico and Brazil. More information is available at www.stucki.com. Stucki is owned by a group of investors led by Stellex Capital Management.