NRE, headquartered in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, is an employee-owned, vertically integrated provider of new and remanufactured locomotives, locomotive products and wheel services. Founded in 1984 by Lawrence Beal, NRE has grown to encompass fifteen facilities and affiliates making it the world's largest independent supplier of new and remanufactured locomotives; new and rebuilt mechanical materials; electrical components; technical support and field services. NRE continues its history of solid growth using its highly skilled workforce and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities to provide quality products and services to its customers worldwide.