ABC Companies, Windstar Lines Mark Milestone Delivery
The delivery brings the total to 186 new and used coaches acquired by Windstar from ABC Companies since 1995, underlining a shared commitment to excellence in transportation.

Windstar Lines emphasized the pivotal role of their partnership with ABC Companies in elevating their travel service standards, attributing to the longstanding bond with the Cornell family.
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A lineup of 18 Van Hool CX45 buses were acquired and put into operation at Carroll, Iowa’s Windstar Lines, marking the largest number of motorcoaches delivered in a single day for ABC Companies.
The delivery brings the total to 186 new and used coaches acquired by Windstar from ABC Companies since 1995, underlining a shared commitment to excellence in transportation.
Expanding A Long-Running Partnership
The event not only marks a notable achievement, but also celebrates the deep-rooted relationship between the Cornell family of ABC Companies and the Greteman family of Windstar Lines.
“Reflecting on our 29-year journey with the Greteman family and Windstar, the foundation of our partnership has clearly been built on shared values and a commitment to excellence,” remarked Roman Cornell, CEO of ABC Companies. “Witnessing the Greteman family’s incredible transformation from modest beginnings to evolving into a premier motorcoach transportation provider, spanning a total of 12 locations, is truly inspiring. Their steadfast dedication to core values of dedication, reliability, integrity, and more has driven Windstar Lines’ sustained success and growth through the years.”
Windstar emphasized the pivotal role of their partnership with ABC Companies in elevating their travel service standards, attributing to the longstanding bond with the Cornell family.
“Our ability to continually improve our offerings and ensure a modern, safe, and comfortable travel experience for our passengers stems from our deep-rooted relationship with ABC Companies, supported by the trust and understanding we share with the Cornell family,” explained Jeff Greteman, president of Windstar Lines. He highlighted the decision to partner with ABC was based on a shared vision for customer service. “We are grateful for our partnership, which ensures our fleet is always in top condition, allowing us to focus on what we do best — serving our customers.”
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