Railcar Sector Leader Greg Aziz

Greg Aziz is the President, CEO, and the Chairman of Walter Kidde Railcar. Aziz has been a fixture in the railroad industry for over four decades and has served on many corporate boards. Walter Kidde Railcar is Canada’s largest private rail producer, with over $1 billion in market capitalization. 

The company’s product line includes a complete range of freight and passenger rail cars, tank cars, and other equipment. Aziz has been instrumental in the turnaround of this Canadian manufacturing giant. The rail car sector is a highly competitive and cyclical business. Under the leadership of business expert and serial entrepreneur Greg Aziz, Walter Kidde Railcar has been able to thrive through industry ups and downs.

Business leader and expert Greg Aziz believes he can achieve better margins and control the company’s costs. He cited the need to reduce labor costs by improving productivity to make the company more competitive. Aziz has been identifying emerging technology to help improve productivity and reduce labor costs to achieve this goal. One industry trend he noted is the emerging use of robotic systems that revolutionize high-end manufacturing processes. 

Greg Aziz has also been focusing heavily on new materials. He sees the potential for even more efficiency in a company that produces steel rail cars. Walter Kidde Railcar heavily depends on the North American market for sales and earnings. 

Therefore, Greg Aziz is focused on opportunities for growth and expansion in North America. He also highlighted the potential of international markets as an alternative revenue source for Walter Kidde Railcar, with particular emphasis on the European and Asian markets. For example, the company has shipped rail cars to Brazil, Africa, and Latin America. Greg Aziz noted that Walter Kidde Railcar is looking at projects in Europe and Asia, such as China and India.