VIP Rail, Procor Team on Railcar Maintenance

Under a new partnership, Procor Ltd. will provide railcar repair and cleaning services at VIP Rail ULC’s (VIP) industrial parks in Ontario.

VIP, an Alpenglow Rail company, owns a 50-acre, 1,000-car rail yard in Sarnia and a 112-acre, 400-car rail yard in Corunna, which are located near refineries and petrochemical producers, and offer access to CN and CSX. In addition to storage and railcar cleaning, VIP provides switching and transloading services.

The agreement, the partners said, “has created an opportunity to offer existing and new customers a broad range of high-quality railcar services” at both VIP locations.

As VIP “does not focus on maintenance and repair, this partnership with Procor will further our service offering, allowing VIP to provide customers a one-stop shop for all rail needs,” Alpenglow Rail CEO Rich Montgomery said. “Procor’s commitment to safety and customer service has positioned Procor as a great culture fit and partner for VIP.”

“Our new partnership with VIP will allow us to continue to provide high-quality and cost-effective solutions that meet our customers needs,” added Jay McGill, Vice President and General Manager of North American Field Services for Procor, a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway company and an affiliate of Union Tank Car Co.