RELAM, Inc.
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RELAM, Inc. - overview
Established
1992
Location
Glenwillow, OH, US
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
About
Based in the United States, RELAM, Inc. , dba Railway Equipment Leasing and Maintenance, operates as a B2B provider of railroad maintenance equipment. The company provides equipment leasing, rental solutions, and financing support for rail infrastructure operations. Based in Ohio, United States and founded in 1992, RELAM, Inc.
, fka Railway Equipment Leasing and Maintenance, provides railroad maintenance equipment leasing and rental services for the transportation and infrastructure sector. The company was established to supply high-quality track maintenance equipment to railroads and contractors and has grown into a recognized provider of maintenance-of-way (MOW) solutions. Under Paceline Equity Partners’ ownership, it expanded through acquisitions and fleet modernization initiatives. In May 2026, Basalt Infrastructure Partners agreed to acquire R.
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As of June 2026, the company is led by its CEO, John Roberts. The company works with enterprise clients, including railroad operators and contractors, to provide specialized maintenance-of-way (MOW) equipment and related services. The company offers leasing and rental of hi-rail trucks, ballast cars, excavators, tampers, and tie inserters/extractors designed for track construction and maintenance. It also provides financing solutions and customized leasing programs tailored to project requirements.
Its fleet includes late-model equipment supported by operational, maintenance, and logistics teams. Engineers and field specialists assist in equipment deployment and servicing. RELAM serves transportation infrastructure operators across North America requiring reliable equipment for railway construction, inspection, and maintenance activities. The company’s revenue is generated by leasing and renting railroad maintenance equipment to enterprise clients such as rail operators and contractors.
Customers engage in contractual agreements for short- or long-term equipment usage, with pricing structured based on duration, equipment type, and support services. Additional revenue is derived from equipment sales, maintenance services, and financing arrangements that provide flexibility for acquiring specialized machinery. These transactions are typically structured as B2B engagements, where clients integrate RELAM’s equipment into infrastructure maintenance operations.
Current Investors
Paceline Equity Partners
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
Sub Industries
Equipment Rental & Leasing
Website
www.relaminc.com
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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RELAM, Inc. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Announced | RELAM, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Falcon Equipment Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Private Debt | Completed | RELAM, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Timiny R/R Construction, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | ACME Construction Co., Inc. | - |
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RELAM, Inc. - employee data
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