Tealinc Celebrates 1st Anniversary Under New Ownership: Here's What You Need to Know!
November 20, 2024, is a milestone we’re incredibly excited to celebrate with you. It’s been one year since Tealinc LLC ownership changed as we became part of a larger privately-held, family-owned financing firm. This transition has been a thrilling journey for us, with fresh resources and opportunities to build on the legacy that Darell Luther and his family spent over 20 years creating. Our foundational vision for connecting rail shippers with the right railcar equipment and making railcar leasing and rail transportation remains our legacy. With new ownership comes fresh energy, greater resources, and exciting opportunities.
With new ownership comes our new chapter. We’re still Tealinc, just with even more tools and flexibility to support you. Whether you're looking to lease, sell, buy, or trade railcars. It's been an exciting ride, and we’re so grateful to have so many industry partners along with us.
What’s Changed—and What Hasn’t
For starters, we’re now officially Tealinc LLC! Not much of a name change but a slight variation. The same trusted team is still here. Darell Luther (CEO), Shannon Rodgers (Director: Railcar Services), Yvonne Lufborough (Director: Accounting & Finance), and me (Julie Mink, President) and we remain as dedicated to customer and vendor success as ever. We’ve also added fresh energy to the mix. Early this year, Nate Chilton joined us as Director: Railcar Leasing & Sales. Nate’s experience in the rail market is a big asset to us, and he shares our commitment to delivering real value to each of you.
And thanks to our new ownership, we have increased capital to grow and diversify our railcar fleet and increase our capabilities, which means we’re better positioned to serve you, whether that’s through purchasing, leasing, or optimizing your railcar fleet.
A Stronger Commitment to Your Needs
For those of you who are railcar owners looking to sell, trade, or modify your railcar fleet and railcar portfolio, we have an enhanced capacity to purchase your railcars quickly and at competitive market prices. We have broadened our purchasing power, enabling us to acquire railcars of varying types and conditions at greater volumes than ever before. Whether you're looking to divest a portion of your railcar fleet, engage in large-scale transactions, or explore a sale-leaseback arrangement, our team is equipped with the financial strength and industry knowledge to offer seamless, strategic, and fast-track solutions.
For our railcar leasing customers, we know railcar options and lease term flexibility matters. Our new ownership strengthens our ability to offer diverse leasing options, including short- and long-term agreements, tailored to your operational needs. Our expanded fleet of railcars, coupled with personalized fleet support and transparent lease agreements, positions us as your ideal rail partner. Whether your priority is flexibility, fleet expansion, or access to exceptional railcar fleet support, Tealinc continues to provide a leasing experience centered around your goals.
For our rail fleet management customers, we’re laser-focused on implementing and improving our fleet management, technical support, and fleet optimization support to enhance your railcar fleet success.
Reflecting on this year, I have to say that the support we’ve received from our new owners has been tremendous, making the transition smoother than we ever imagined. Our commitment to customer satisfaction hasn’t wavered; if anything, it’s stronger. Our focus remains on intentional growth and delivering an even better experience to our customers every day.
Looking Forward
As we move into the future, we’re not just expanding our railcar fleet; we’re deepening our commitment to rail industry partnerships and success. We recognize that challenges will arise, and we’re focused on turning each challenge into an opportunity for the benefit of our customers, our vendors, our team, and our shared future. We’re committed to expanding our fleet, building stronger partnerships, and continually improving what we can offer. We couldn’t be more grateful for your support, and we look forward to working together to create even greater success in the coming years.
Thank you for being part of Tealinc’s journey. Let’s stay on track together!
Warm regards,
Julie Mink, President
Tealinc LLC
Office: (720) 733-9922 | Mobile: (720) 384-6385
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