About Us

The Leader in Car Retarder Technology

AAA Sales & Engineering, Inc. is a recognized leader in the railroad industry. Our unique “one-stop-shop” capabilities provide railroad classification yards with solutions that improve safety and efficiency, provide greater control, and reduce maintenance and operating costs.

Founded in 1968, AAA Sales & Engineering is a comprehensive organization serving a variety of customers through our three distinctive operating divisions: Railroad Products, Production Machining, and Short Run Machining. AAA Sales & Engineering specializes in the production and remanufacturing of proprietary braking devices – specifically, classification yard car retarders.

Our Railroad Products Division leads the industry in car retarder technology. AAA Sales & Engineering’s success in innovation comes from years of experience, state-of-the-art equipment, and specially trained engineers with expertise in applying reliable retarder technology. AAA Sales & Engineering car retarders continue to meet the demands of today’s car classification yards and industrial spurs.

As an OEM supplier of pneumatic and electro-hydraulic ISO-approved retarders, we serve a notable group of customers who uphold extremely high standards. By thoroughly assessing customer situations, we can understand their goals, their challenges and the operations of their yards. From large, complex, highly automated yards which handle more than 3000 cars a day, to small yards which handle fewer than 600 cars a day…you can depend on AAA Sales & Engineering car retarders for reliable car control that ensures safe, efficient and low-maintenance operation.

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