News

Boise’s unique locomotive maker once employed 750 people. Now its factory is closing

September 20, 2019/

0321 bi motive 01

Locomotive manufacturer MotivePower Inc. will close its Boise plant, its parent company says, marking the end of an unique industrial role for Boise.

The parent, Wabtec Corp., formerly Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., said the Boise plant’s manufacturing operations would be consolidated with Wabtec’s plant in Erie, Pennsylvania.

By John Sowell


Click here to read the story.

Related Stories

No related posts.

Leave a Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.

MATR Sponsor (view all)


Working to create a clean and balanced energy portfolio that will provide for a safe and reliable energy future. Learn more at http://www.NorthWesternEnergy.com/BrightFuture

MATR Supporters (view all)


Working closely with GFDA’s economic development team, HPF helps Montana businesses access the capital they need to expand, modernize, and strengthen local communities.

The Great Falls Development Alliance delivers aggressive, award-winning economic development support for business attraction, expansion, and retention.

Prospera's mission is to advance and inspire diverse economies and communities in southwest Montana.