Stadler US to Become Its Own Division
The new division will be headed by the current CEO Martin Ritter, who will become a member of the group management board.
Stadler established its US headquarters in Salt Lake City in 2016 after Texas’ Trinity Metro ordered eight diesel-electric FLIRT trains in 2015.
Photo: Stadler
To support and strengthen development, the Stadler board decided to separate the US location from the Swiss division as of Jan. 1, 2025, creating its own North American division.
The new division will be headed by the current CEO Martin Ritter, who will become a member of the group management board.
Stadler in the US
Stadler established its US headquarters in Salt Lake City in 2016, after Texas’ Trinity Metro ordered eight diesel-electric FLIRT trains in 2015.
The new facility saw Stadler comply with the Buy America Act, which stipulates that at least 60% of the value added for federally funded projects must be generated in the US. Since then, Stadler has enjoyed continuous growth in this market, and today, more than 500 people work for Stadler in the US.
At the end of October 2024, work started to make the plant even bigger. The expanded premises will enable Stadler to manage this growth and in future, manufacture car bodies in the US.
Over the last two months, Stadler secured an order for four diesel-powered DMU FLIRT for Trinity Metro in Texas and one for up to 80 new streetcars for Salt Lake City.
GTW, KISS, and hydrogen-powered FLIRT are already in operation in various parts of the US, demonstrating Stadler’s presence in the North American market with a wide range of products.
Establishing A New Division
To promote the successful business development and secure an even stronger presence in the American market, the US site will be separated from the Swiss division as of the new year and will operate as a new US division. The decision was taken by the board at the end of November 2024.
The head of the new division will be Martin Ritter, who is already successfully managing the site today. He will become a member of the Stadler management board.
The organizational changes will not result in any changes to the terms and conditions of employment for US members of staff.
“The decision to make the US a separate entity demonstrates the importance of this location for the entire Stadler Group. It is down to the tremendous commitment of all the employees here in Salt Lake City, and I would like to thank everyone for their dedication,” said Ritter. “I look forward to taking on the new challenges and continuing to grow the north American market.”
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