Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies

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<p>Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, commonly known as Wabtec, provides services for the freight rail and passenger transit industries around the world. The company builds and sells diesel-electric and liquid natural gas-powered locomotives, along with freight cars and a wide range of other railways products. Wabtec was formed after a merger in 1991 between Westinghouse Air Brake Company and MotivePower.</p>

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The Fortune 500, in its 70th year in 2024, ranks the biggest U.S. companies by revenue.

The Fortune 500, in its 69th year in 2023, ranks the biggest U.S. companies by revenue.

This year’s Fortune 500 marks the 68th running of the list.

This year’s Fortune 500 marks the 67th running of the list.

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Also known as Wabtec Corporation, the company's roots date to the 19th century, when its namesake—George Westinghouse, Jr.—invented and patented a compressed air brake system for trains. Today, the company is a diversified technology provider for rail industries.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 66th running of the list.

Also known as Wabtec, the Pittsburgh-based company provides products and services for locomotives, freight cars, and other elements of the global rail industry.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 65th running of the list.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 64th running of the list.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 63rd running of the list.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 62nd running of the list.

This year's Fortune 500 marks the 61st running of the list. Wal-Mart claims the top spot again. See who made the list.

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