Nov 16 2013
Columbus Castings, a portfolio company of PROTOSTAR PARNTERS LLC, is pleased to announce that the Company has been selected by Nippon Sharyo as the exclusive provider of truck and truck related components for the new bi-level car joint CALTRANS/IDOT project.
"This award is the single largest order to date in the long history of Columbus Castings, continuing the forward momentum of our organization," says Rick Ruebusch, President and CEO. Rick adds "We are proud to be an American company supporting domestic development and are excited to be working with Nippon Sharyo."
Vice President of Sales and Marketing John Zapalik added, "The award reinforces our position as the premiere leading supplier to the Mass Transit industry. Columbus and Nippon Sharyo will partner in this endeavor through 2020, reshaping together the Mass Transit sector in the United States."
Joseph Haviv, Chairman of the Board and Managing Member of PROTOSTAR PARTNERS added, "The Nippon Sharyo contract is an important milestone in our Company's journey: it exemplifies our unwavering commitment as shareholders to American industry, to Columbus and to the legacy and history of a 130-year old history-rich enterprise. Our dedication to local job creation and innovation is tangible, demonstrable, and supported by our commitment to the environment and to quality. We are humbled to be selected as the Partner of Choice to the Mass Transit industry."
This award will add over 50 new jobs to the existing 650 employees, aiding in local economic development for the city of Columbus.