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Sumitomo Corporation Enters North American Railcar Axle Machining Business

New York, New York – April 5, 2016 – Sumitomo Corporation together with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (collectively referred to as “the Sumitomo Corporation Group”) have entered into a 50/50 joint venture agreement with Greenbrier Rail Services (“GRS”), the railcar wheel and axle maintenance unit of The Greenbrier Companies, a leading supplier of transportation equipment and services to the railroad industry. Read more

Duke Energy Renewables Acquires Half Interest In Sumitomo’s Mesquite Creek Wind Project Serving Mars Inc.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 1, 2015 – Duke Energy Renewables has acquired a 50-percent stake in Mesquite Creek Wind, a 211-megawatt (MW) wind power project near Lamesa, Texas, through its joint venture partnership with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas.  Read Article

Nippon Sharyo USA and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas Achieve One Thousand Passenger Rail Car Mark

ROCHELLE, ILLINOIS, April 27th, 2015—On March 17th, 2015, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) and Nippon Sharyo USA (Nippon Sharyo) celebrated contract fulfillment for manufacturing 1000 rail cars for public transit agency customers throughout North America. In recognition of this momentous milestone, the partnership hosted a special ceremony with guest speakers, customers and employees at its Rochelle, Illinois facility.  Read Article