Oregon Iron Works
United Streetcar
In 2007, the company entered the field of streetcar (tram) manufacturing, after being awarded a contract, in January 2007, by the City of Portland for the provision of a prototype U.S.-manufactured streetcar for the Portland Streetcar system. The company had signed a technology transfer agreement with Škoda, of the Czech Republic, in February 2006, enabling it to offer to build the already existing Škoda 10 T design, under license from the Czech manufacturer. Upon being awarded the contract, OIW created a new subsidiary, United Streetcar, LLC, for its streetcar manufacturing activity. The prototype streetcar was completed and delivered in mid-2009, and in August 2009 United Streetcar received a contract from the City of Portland for another six 10T streetcars. The announcement of a second order for production-series vehicles soon followed, from the City of Tucson, Arizona. Washington D.C. also ordered two cars from United in April 2012 and a third in August 2012.
See also
References
- ^ Richards Oshiro, Gwenda (April 21, 2006). "Oregon Iron Works’ roboplane a thrifty spy". The Oregonian, pp. D1-D2.
- ^ "Oregon Iron Works gets contract for streetcar". Portland Business Journal. January 26, 2007. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ MacKinnon, Merry (May 13, 2009). "Streetcars soon to be made in Oregon". Portland Tribune. Archived from the original on June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- ^ "Facilities". Oregon Iron Works, Inc. 2006. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ Francis, Mike (May 21, 2014). "Vigor Marine brings Oregon Iron Works under its roof in merger". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2014-12-12.
- ^ Giegerich, Andy (May 21, 2014). "Vigor Industrial and Oregon Iron Works to merge". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 2014-12-12.
- ^ "About United Streetcar". United Streetcar. Retrieved 2009-11-15.
- ^ Rivera, Dylan (August 14, 2009). "Portland inks $20 million deal for locally made streetcars". The Oregonian. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ "Oregon Iron Works snares $26M contract". Portland Business Journal. May 27, 2009. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ Williams, Christina (May 1, 2012). "Oregon Iron Works to make streetcars for D.C." Sustainable Business Oregon. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
External links
- Oregon hopes to catch energy wave - Portland Tribune
- Oregon Iron Works finds profit in high-tech, green products - The Oregonian