Edgar Filing: WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORP

Form 10-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

x	Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010

¨	Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 1-13782

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

25-1615902

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

1001 Air Brake Avenue

Wilmerding, Pennsylvania 15148

(412) 825-1000

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(Registrant’s telephone number)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of Class		Name of Exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share		New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes x No ¨.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes ¨ No x.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files) Yes x No ¨.

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Yes ¨ No x.

The registrant estimates that as of June 30, 2010, the aggregate market value of the voting shares held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $1.8 billion based on the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange for such stock.

As of February 22, 2011, 47,960,461 shares of Common Stock of the registrant were issued and outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

Portions of the Proxy Statement for the registrant’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 11, 2011 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


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	PART I

Item 1.	Business	3
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	11
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	16
Item 2.	Properties	17
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	19
Item 4.	(Removed and Reserved)	19
	Executive Officers of the Registrant	20

	PART II

Item 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	21
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	23
Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	24
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	38
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	39
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	39
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	39
Item 9B.	Other Information	40

	PART III

Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	41
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	41
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	41
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	41
Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	41

	PART IV

Item 15.	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	42

PART I

Item 1.

BUSINESS

General

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, doing business as Wabtec Corporation, is a Delaware corporation with headquarters at 1001 Air Brake Avenue in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania. Our telephone number is 412-825-1000, and our website is located at www.wabtec.com. All references to “we”, “our”, “us”, the “Company” and “Wabtec” refer to Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries. Westinghouse Air Brake Company (“WABCO”) was formed in 1990 when it acquired certain assets and operations from American Standard, Inc., now known as Trane (“Trane”). In 1999, WABCO merged with MotivePower Industries, Inc. (“MotivePower”) and adopted the name Wabtec.

Today, Wabtec is one of the world’s largest providers of value-added, technology-based equipment and services for the global rail industry. We believe we hold approximately a 50% market share in North America for our primary braking-related equipment and a leading position in North America for most of our other product lines. Our highly engineered products, which are intended to enhance safety, improve productivity and reduce maintenance costs for customers, can be found on virtually all U.S. locomotives, freight cars, subway cars and buses. In 2010, the Company had sales of about $1.5 billion and net income of about $123 million. In 2010 sales of aftermarket parts and services represented about 55% of total sales, while sales to customers outside of the U.S. accounted for about 46% of total sales.

Industry Overview

The Company primarily serves the worldwide freight rail and passenger transit industries. As such, our operating results are largely dependent on the level of activity, financial condition and capital spending plans of the global railroad and transit industries. Many factors influence these industries, including general economic conditions; rail traffic, as measured by freight tonnage and passenger ridership; government spending on public transportation; and investment in new technologies by freight rail and passenger transit systems.

According to a recent study by UNIFE, the Association of the European Rail Industry, the global market for railway products and services is more than $100.0 billion. The three largest markets, which represent about 85% of the total market, are Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.

In North America, railroads carry about 43% of intercity freight, as measured by ton-miles, which is more than any other mode of transportation. They are an integral part of the continent’s economy and transportation system, serving nearly every industrial, wholesale and retail sector. Through direct ownership and operating partnerships, U.S. railroads are part of an integrated network that includes railroads in Canada and Mexico, forming what is regarded as the world’s most-efficient and lowest-cost freight rail service. There are more than 500 railroads operating in North America, with the largest railroads, referred to as “Class I,” accounting for more than 90% of the industry’s revenues. Although the railroads carry a wide variety of commodities and goods, coal is the single-largest item, representing about 45% of carloadings in 2010. Intermodal traffic—the movement of trailers or containers by rail in combination with another mode of transportation—has been the railroads’ fastest-growing market segment in the past 10 years. Railroads operate in a competitive environment, especially with the trucking industry, and are always seeking ways to improve safety, cost and reliability. New technologies offered by Wabtec and others in the industry can provide some of these benefits.

Demand for our freight related products and services in North America is driven by a number of factors, including:

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Rail traffic. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) compiles statistics that gauge the level of activity in the freight rail industry. Two important statistics are revenue ton-miles and carloadings,

which are generally referred to as “rail traffic”. In 2010, revenue ton-miles increased 8.5%, carloadings increased 7.3%, and intermodal carloadings increased 14.2%, as rail traffic rebounded strongly from the 2008-09 economic recession in the U.S.

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Demand for new locomotives. Currently, the active locomotive fleet for Class I railroads in North America is about 24,000 units. The average number of new locomotives delivered over the past 10 years was about 1,000 annually. In 2010, about 575 new, heavy-haul locomotives were delivered, compared to about 700 in 2009.

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Demand for new freight cars. Currently, the active freight car fleet in North America is about 1.4 million. The average number of new freight cars delivered over the past 10 years was about 45,000 annually. In 2010, about 17,000 new freight cars were delivered, compared to about 22,000 cars in 2009.

In the U.S., the passenger transit industry is dependent largely on funding from federal, state and local governments, and from fare box revenues. With about 40% of the nation’s passenger transit vehicles, the New York City region is the largest passenger transit market in the U.S., but most major cities also offer either rail or bus transit services.

Demand for North American passenger transit products is driven by a number of factors, including:

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Government funding. The U.S. federal government provides money to local transit authorities, primarily to fund the purchase of new equipment and infrastructure for their transit systems. Under a multi-year spending bill known as SAFETEA-LU, federal government funding has increased on average by 6-8% annually since 2005. Due in part to this increased government funding, the number of cars delivered in 2010 remained well above the 10 year average, at about 1,100, compared to about 1,300 in 2009. The number of new buses delivered in 2010 was about 5,200 compared to about 5,400 in 2009. In the past 10 years, the average number of new transit cars delivered annually is about 600, and the average number of new buses delivered annually is about 4,800. SAFETEA-LU expired in September 2009 but funding has been maintained at current levels until a new bill is completed. In 2011, Congress is expected to discuss a new funding bill, but there can be no assurance that future funding will increase or be maintained at current levels.

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Ridership. Ridership provides fare box revenues to transit authorities, which use these funds, along with state and local money, primarily for equipment and system maintenance. Based on preliminary figures from the American Public Transportation Association, ridership on U.S. transit vehicles decreased about 1% in 2010, after a 4% decrease in 2009 due to the economic recession. Prior to 2009, ridership had increased for six consecutive years.

Outside of North America, many of the rail systems have historically been focused on passenger transit, rather than freight. In recent years, however, railroads in countries such as Australia, India and China have been investing capital to expand and improve both their freight and passenger rail systems. Throughout the world, some government-owned railroads are being sold to private owners, who often look to improve the efficiency of the rail system by investing in new equipment and new technologies. These investment programs represent opportunities for Wabtec to provide products and services.

In Europe, the majority of the rail system serves the passenger transit market, which is expected to continue growing as high fuel costs and environmental factors encourage investment in public mass transit. France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy are the largest transit markets, representing about two-thirds of passenger traffic in the European Union. About 75% of freight traffic in Europe is hauled by truck, while rail accounts for about 20%. The largest freight markets in Europe are Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom. According to UNIFE, the European market consists of about 33,000 locomotives, about 700,000 freight cars and about 150,000 passenger transit cars. In recent years, the European market purchased on average about 1,300 new locomotives, about 1,000 new freight cars and about 7,500 new passenger transit cars annually.

The Asia/Pacific market is expected to be the second-largest geographic segment by 2016, according to the UNIFE study. Growth is expected to be driven by the continued urbanization of countries such as China and India, and by investment in freight rail infrastructure to serve the mining and natural resources markets in those countries, as well as in Australia. According to UNIFE, this market consists of about 34,000 locomotives and about 1.0 million freight cars.

Business Segments and Products

We provide our products and services through two principal business segments, the Freight Group and the Transit Group, both of which have different market characteristics and business drivers.

The Freight Group primarily manufactures and services components for new and existing freight cars and locomotives, builds new switcher locomotives, rebuilds freight locomotives, supplies railway electronics, positive train control equipment, signal design and engineering services, and provides related heat exchange and cooling systems. Customers include large, publicly traded railroads, leasing companies, manufacturers of original equipment such as locomotives and freight cars, and utilities. As discussed previously, demand in the freight market is primarily driven by rail traffic, and deliveries of new locomotives and freight cars. In 2010, the Freight Group accounted for 52% of our total sales, with about two-thirds of its sales in North America and the remainder to international customers. About two-thirds of the Freight Group’s sales are in the aftermarket and the remainder in the original equipment market.

The Transit Group primarily manufactures and services components for new and existing passenger transit vehicles, typically subway cars and buses, builds new commuter locomotives and refurbishes subway cars. Customers include public transit authorities and municipalities, leasing companies, and manufacturers of subway cars and buses around the world. As discussed previously, demand in the transit market is primarily driven by government funding at all levels and passenger ridership. In 2010, the Transit Group accounted for 48% of our total sales, with about half of its sales in North America and the remainder to international customers. About half of the Transit Group’s sales are in the aftermarket and half in the original equipment market.

Following is a summary of our leading product lines in both aftermarket and original equipment across both of our business segments:

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Railway braking equipment and related components

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Freight car truck components

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Draft gears, couplers and slack adjusters

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Air compressors and dryers

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Positive train control equipment and electronically controlled pneumatic braking products

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Railway electronics, including event recorders, monitoring equipment and end of train devices

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Signal design and engineering services

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Friction products, including brake shoes and pads

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Rail and bus door assemblies

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Track and switch products

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Traction motors

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Accessibility lifts and ramps for buses and subway cars

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Heat exchangers and cooling products for locomotives and power generation equipment

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Commuter and switcher locomotives

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Transit car and locomotive overhauls

We have become a leader in the rail industry by capitalizing on the strength of our existing products, technological capabilities and new product innovation, and by our ability to harden products to protect them from severe conditions, including extreme temperatures and high-vibration environments. Over the past several years, we introduced a number of significant new products including electronic braking equipment and train control equipment that encompasses onboard digital data and global positioning communication protocols. In 2007, for example, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approved the use of our Electronic Train Management System^®, which offers safety benefits to the rail industry. In 2008, the U.S. federal government enacted a rail safety bill that mandates the use of positive train control technology, which includes on-board locomotive computer and related software, on a majority of the locomotives and track in the U.S. by December 31, 2015. As the leading supplier of on-board train control equipment, Wabtec is working with the railroads and transit authorities to implement this technology. Supported by our technical staff of over 550 engineers and specialists, we have extensive experience in a broad range of product lines, which enables us to provide comprehensive, systems-based solutions for our customers.

For additional information on our business segments, see Note 19 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.

Competitive Strengths

Our key strengths include:

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Leading market positions in core products. Dating back to 1869 and George Westinghouse’s invention of the air brake, we are an established leader in the development and manufacture of pneumatic braking equipment for freight and passenger transit vehicles. We have leveraged our leading position by focusing on research and engineering to expand beyond pneumatic braking components to supplying integrated parts and assemblies for the locomotive through the end of the train. We are a recognized leader in the development and production of electronic recording, measuring and communications systems, positive train control equipment, highly engineered compressors and heat exchangers for locomotives, and a leading manufacturer of freight car components, including electronic braking equipment, draft gears, trucks, brake shoes and electronic end-of-train devices. We are also the leading manufacturer of commuter locomotives and a leading provider of braking equipment, door assemblies, lifts and ramps, and couplers for passenger transit vehicles.

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Breadth of product offering with a stable mix of original equipment market (OEM) and aftermarket business. Our product portfolio is one of the broadest in the rail industry, as we offer a wide selection of quality parts, components and assemblies across the entire train. We provide our products in both the original equipment market and the aftermarket. Our substantial installed base of products with end-users such as the railroads and the passenger transit authorities is a significant competitive advantage for providing products and services to the aftermarket because these customers often look to purchase safety- and performance-related replacement parts from the original equipment components supplier. In addition, as OEMs and Class I railroad operators attempt to modernize fleets with new products designed to improve and maintain safety and efficiency, these products must be designed to be interoperable with existing equipment. Over the last several years, more than 50% of our total net sales have come from our aftermarket products and services business.

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Leading design and engineering capabilities. We believe a hallmark of our relationship with our customers has been our leading design and engineering practice, which has, in our opinion, assisted in the improvement and modernization of global railway equipment. We believe both our customers and the government authorities value our technological capabilities and commitment to innovation, as we seek not only to enhance the efficiency and profitability of our customers, but also to improve the overall safety of the railways through continuous improvement of product performance. The Company

has an established record of product improvements and new product development. We have assembled a wide range of patented products, which we believe provides us with a competitive advantage. Wabtec currently owns over 1,250 active patents worldwide and over 500 U.S. patents. During the last three years, we have filed for more than 350 patents worldwide in support of our new and evolving product lines.

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Experience with industry regulatory requirements. The U.S. rail industry is governed by the AAR and by the FRA. These groups mandate rigorous manufacturer certification, new product testing and approval processes that we believe are difficult for new entrants to meet cost-effectively and efficiently without the scale and extensive experience we possess.

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Experienced management team and the Wabtec Performance System. The Company has implemented numerous initiatives that enable us to manage successfully through cycles in the rail supply market. For example, the Wabtec Performance System (WPS), an ongoing program that focuses on lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement across all aspects of our business, has been a part of the company’s culture for more than 20 years. As a result, our management team has improved our cost structure, operating leverage and financial flexibility, and placed the Company in an excellent position to benefit from growth opportunities.

Business strategy

Using WPS, we strive to generate sufficient cash to invest in our growth strategies and to build on what we consider to be a leading position as a low-cost producer in the industry while maintaining world-class product quality, technology and customer responsiveness. Through WPS and employee-directed initiatives such as Kaizen, a Japanese-developed team concept, we strive to improve quality, delivery and productivity continuously, and to reduce costs. These efforts enable us to streamline processes, improve product reliability and customer satisfaction, reduce product cycle times and respond more rapidly to market developments. Over time, these lean initiatives have enabled us to increase operating margins, improve cash flow and strengthen our ability to invest in the following growth strategies:

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Expand globally and into new product markets. We believe that international markets represent a significant opportunity for future growth. In 2010, sales to non-U.S. customers were $692.0 million, including export sales from the Company’s U.S. operations of $327.2 million. We intend to increase our existing international sales through strategic acquisitions, direct sales of products through our existing subsidiaries and licensees, and joint ventures with railway suppliers which have a strong presence in their local markets. We are specifically targeting markets that operate significant fleets of U.S.-style locomotives and freight cars, including Australia, Brazil, China, India, Russia, South Africa, and other select areas within Europe and South America. In addition, we have opportunities to sell certain products that we currently manufacture for the rail industry into other industrial markets, such as mining, off-highway and energy. These products include heat exchangers and friction materials.

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Expand aftermarket sales. Historically, aftermarket sales are less cyclical than OEM sales because a certain level of aftermarket maintenance and service work must be performed, even during an industry slowdown. In 2010, Wabtec’s aftermarket sales and services represented approximately 55% of the Company’s total sales. Wabtec provides aftermarket parts and services for its components, and the Company is seeking to expand this business with new customers such as short-line and regional railroads, or with customers who currently perform the work in-house. In this way, we expect to take advantage of the rail industry trend toward outsourcing, as railroads and transit authorities’ focus on their core function of transporting goods and people.

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Accelerate new product development. We continue to emphasize research and development funding to create new and improved products. We are focusing on technological advances, especially in the areas of electronics, braking products and other on-board equipment, as a means of new product growth. We seek to provide customers with incremental technological advances that offer immediate benefits with

cost-effective investments. In 2008, the U.S. federal government enacted a rail safety bill that mandates the use of positive train control technology on a majority of the locomotives and track in the U.S. by December 31, 2015. As the leading supplier of on-board train control equipment, Wabtec is working with the railroads and transit authorities to implement this technology.

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Seek acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances. We are exploring acquisition, joint venture and alliance opportunities using a disciplined, selective approach and rigorous financial criteria. Such acquisitions will not only be expected to meet these financial criteria but also achieve our growth strategies of global expansion, new products and expanding aftermarket sales. All of these expansion strategies will help Wabtec to grow profitably, expand geographically, and dampen the impact from potential cycles in the North American rail industry.

Recent Acquisitions and Joint Ventures

Wabtec has completed certain significant acquisitions in support of its growth strategies:

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November 2010, Wabtec acquired substantially all of the assets of Swiger Coil Systems, a manufacturer of traction motors and electric coils for the rail and power generation markets for a net purchase price of approximately $43.0 million.

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August 2010, we acquired Bach-Simpson, a designer and manufacturer of electronic instrumentation devices for rail and transit markets, for a net purchase price of approximately $12.0 million, and on July 28, 2010, the Company acquired G&B, a manufacturer of railroad track and signaling products, for a net purchase price of approximately $31.8 million.

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March 2010, the Company acquired Xorail, a leading provider of signal engineering and design services, for a net purchase price of $39.9 million.

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October 2009, the Company acquired Unifin International LP, and its affiliate, Cardinal Pumps and Exchangers, Inc. (“Unifin”), a manufacturer of cooling systems and related equipment for the power generation and transmission industry for a net purchase price of $92.9 million.

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December 2008, the Company acquired 100% of the stock of Standard Car Truck Company (“SCT”), for $302.6 million, net of cash. SCT is a manufacturer and designer of stabilization systems for freight cars, including engineered truck (undercarriage) components such as springs, friction wedges and wear plates. Its Barber^® brand truck design is used throughout the world and holds a leading share of the North American market. The company also manufactures and services locomotives components, including compressors and pumps.

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June 2008, Wabtec acquired 100% of the stock of POLI S.p.A. (“POLI”) for €55.2 million ($87.0 million), net of cash received. POLI is a European-based manufacturer of rail braking equipment including brake discs for high-speed applications, as well as tread brake units and pneumatic brake valves that meet International Union of Railways (“UIC”) standards.

Expanding its presence in key geographic areas, Wabtec made several investments. As of December 31, 2010, the Company acquired Adantech, a Brazilian manufacturer of brake shoes and pads for subway cars, locomotives and freight cars. In September 2010, we formed a joint venture in China to manufacture transformer oil coolers, generator coolers and related products for the power generation market, for a 60% interest in Hubei Dengfeng Unifin Electrical Equipment Cooling System Co., Ltd. (“Unifin DF”). In December 2008, Wabtec acquired the majority of Beijing Wabtec Huaxia Technology Company, Ltd, which manufactures friction products for the freight car market in China. Also in December 2008, the Company formed a joint venture in Shenyang, China, which manufactures braking related components for the China freight market. Increasing upon its original investment, in September 2010, Wabtec contributed an additional $8.0 million into this joint venture. In 2008, the Company formed a joint venture in South Africa to manufacture friction products.

Backlog

The Company’s backlog was about $1.08 billion at December 31, 2010. For 2010, about 55% of sales came from aftermarket orders, which typically carry lead times of less than 30 days, and are not recorded in backlog for a significant period of time. As such, the Company’s backlog is mostly an indicator of future original equipment sales, primarily for the Transit Group, and not aftermarket sales.

The Company’s contracts are subject to standard industry cancellation provisions, including cancellations on short notice or upon completion of designated stages. Substantial scope-of-work adjustments are common. For these and other reasons, completion of the Company’s backlog may be delayed or cancelled. The railroad industry, in general, has historically been subject to fluctuations due to overall economic conditions and the level of use of alternative modes of transportation.

The backlog of firm customer orders as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, and the expected year of completion are as follows:


In thousands	Total Backlog 12/31/10		Expected Delivery				Total Backlog 12/31/09		Expected Delivery
In thousands	Total Backlog 12/31/10		2011		Other Years		Total Backlog 12/31/09		2010		Other Years
Freight Group	$	383,556	$	297,192	$	86,364	$	211,339	$	126,177	$	85,162
Transit Group		695,064		292,735		402,329		739,330		425,517		313,813

Total	$	1,078,620	$	589,927	$	488,693	$	950,669	$	551,694	$	398,975

Engineering and Development

To execute our strategy to develop new products, we invest in a variety of engineering and development activities. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, we invested about $40.2 million, $42.4 million and $39.0 million, respectively, on product development and improvement activities. The engineering resources of the Company are allocated between research and development activities and the execution of original equipment customer contracts.

Our engineering and development program is largely focused upon train control and new braking technologies, with an emphasis on applying electronics to traditional pneumatic equipment. Electronic braking has been used in the transit industry for years, and freight railroads are conducting pilot programs to test its reliability and benefits. Freight railroads have generally been slower to accept the technology due to issues over interoperability, connectivity and durability. We are proceeding with efforts to enhance the major components for existing hard-wired braking equipment and development of new electronic technologies for the freight railroads. Sometimes we conduct specific research projects in conjunction with universities, customers and other railroad product suppliers.

We use our Product Development System (PDS) to develop and monitor new product programs. The system requires the product development team to follow consistent steps throughout the development process, from concept to launch, to ensure the product will meet customer expectations and internal profitability targets.

Intellectual Property

We have more than 1,250 active patents worldwide. We also rely on a combination of trade secrets and other intellectual property laws, nondisclosure agreements and other protective measures to establish and protect our proprietary rights in our intellectual property.

Certain trademarks, among them the name WABCO^®, were acquired or licensed from American Standard Inc., now known as Trane, in 1990 at the time of our acquisition of the North American operations of the Railway Products Group of Trane. Other trademarks have been developed through the normal course of business, or acquired as a part of our ongoing merger and acquisition program.

We have entered into a variety of license agreements as licensor and licensee. We do not believe that any single license agreement is of material importance to our business or either of our business segments as a whole.

We have issued licenses to the two sole suppliers of railway air brakes and related products in Japan, Nabtesco and Mitsubishi Electric Company. The licensees pay annual license fees to us and also assist us by acting as liaisons with key Japanese passenger transit vehicle builders for projects in North America. We believe that our relationships with these licensees have been beneficial to our core transit business and customer relationships in North America.

Customers

Our customers include railroads and passenger transit authorities throughout North America, as well as in the United Kingdom, Australia, Europe, Asia, South Africa and South America; manufacturers of transportation equipment, such as locomotives, freight cars, subway vehicles and buses; and lessors of such equipment.

In 2010, about 46% of sales were to customers outside the U.S. and to approximately 100 countries throughout the world. About 55% of sales were in the aftermarket, with a majority of our remaining sales to OEMs of locomotives, freight cars, subway vehicles and buses.

Top customers can change from year to year. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, our top five customers accounted for 18% of net sales: Metrolinx (formerly Greater Toronto Transit Authority), Eversholt (formally HSBC) Rail (UK) Ltd., General Electric Transportation, Virginia Railway Express, and CSX Transportation. No one customer represents 10% or more of consolidated sales. We believe that we have strong relationships with all of our key customers.

Competition

We believe that we hold approximately a 50% market share in North America for our primary braking-related equipment and a leading market position in North America for most of our other product lines. On a global basis, our market shares are smaller. We operate in a highly competitive marketplace. Price competition is strong because we have a relatively small number of customers and they are very cost-conscious.

In addition to price, competition is based on product performance and technological leadership, quality, reliability of delivery, and customer service and support.

Our principal competitors vary across product lines. Within North America, New York Air Brake Company, a subsidiary of the German air brake producer Knorr-Bremse AG, is our principal overall OEM competitor. Our competition for locomotive, freight and passenger transit service and repair is mostly from the railroads’ and passenger transit authorities’ in-house operations, Electro-Motive Diesel, GE Transportation Systems, and New York Air Brake/Knorr. We believe our key strengths, which include leading market positions in core products, breadth of product offering with a stable mix of OEM and aftermarket business, leading design and engineering capabilities, significant barriers to entry and an experienced management team, enable us to compete effectively in this marketplace.

Employees

At December 31, 2010, we had 6,654 full-time employees, approximately 28% of whom were unionized. A majority of the employees subject to collective bargaining agreements are within North America and these agreements are generally effective from 2011 through 2013. Agreements expiring in 2011 cover approximately 11% of the Company’s workforce. We consider our relations with employees and union representatives to be good, but cannot assure that future contract negotiations will be favorable to us.

Regulation

In the course of our operations, we are subject to various regulations of agencies and other entities. In the United States, these include principally the FRA and the AAR. The FRA administers and enforces federal laws and regulations relating to railroad safety. These regulations govern equipment and safety standards for freight cars and other rail equipment used in interstate commerce. The AAR oversees a wide variety of rules and regulations governing safety and design of equipment, relationships among railroads with respect to railcars in interchange and other matters. The AAR also certifies railcar builders and component manufacturers that provide equipment for use on railroads in the United States. New products generally must undergo AAR testing and approval processes. As a result of these regulations and those stipulated in other countries in which we derive our revenues, we must maintain certain certifications as a component manufacturer and for products we sell.

Effects of Seasonality

Our business is not typically seasonal, although the third quarter results may be impacted by vacation and plant shutdowns at several of our major customers during this period.

Environmental Matters

Information on environmental matters is included in Note 18 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.

Available Information

We maintain an Internet site at www.wabtec.com. Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to such reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as the annual report to stockholders and other information, are available free of charge on this site. The Internet site and the information contained therein or connected thereto are not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines, the charters of our Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees, our Code of Conduct, which is applicable to all employees, and our Code of Ethics for Senior Officers, which is applicable to all of our executive officers, are also available free of charge on this site and are available in print to any shareholder who requests them.

Item 1A.

RISK FACTORS

Prolonged unfavorable economic and market conditions could adversely affect our business.

Unfavorable general economic and market conditions in the United States and internationally could have a negative impact on our sales and operations. To the extent that these factors result in continued instability of capital markets, shortages of raw materials or component parts, longer sales cycles, deferral or delay of customer orders or an inability to market our products effectively, our business and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

We are dependent upon key customers.

We rely on several key customers who represent a significant portion of our business. Our top customers can change from year to year. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, our top five customers accounted for 18% of our net sales. While we believe our relationships with our customers are generally good, our top customers could choose to reduce or terminate their relationships with us. In addition, many of our customers place orders for products on an as-needed basis and operate in cyclical industries. As a result, their order levels have varied from period to period in the past and may vary significantly in the future. Such customer orders are dependent upon their markets and customers, and may be subject to delays and cancellations. As a result of our

dependence on our key customers, we could experience a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition if we lost any one or more of our key customers or if there is a reduction in their demand for our products.

Our business operates in a highly competitive industry.

We operate in a competitive marketplace and face substantial competition from a limited number of established competitors in the United States and abroad, some of which may have greater financial resources than we do. Price competition is strong and, coupled with the existence of a number of cost conscious purchasers, has historically limited our ability to increase prices. In addition to price, competition is based on product performance and technological leadership, quality, reliability of delivery and customer service and support. There can be no assurance that competition in one or more of our markets will not adversely affect us and our results of operations.

We intend to pursue acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances that involve a number of inherent risks, any of which may cause us not to realize anticipated benefits.

One aspect of our business strategy is to selectively pursue acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances that we believe will improve our market position, and provide opportunities to realize operating synergies. These transactions involve inherent risks and uncertainties, any one of which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations, including:

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difficulties in achieving identified financial and operating synergies, including the integration of operations, services and products;

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diversion of Management’s attention from other business concerns;

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the assumption of unknown liabilities; and

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unanticipated changes in the market conditions, business and economic factors affecting such an acquisition.

We cannot assure that we will be able to consummate any future acquisitions, joint ventures or other business combinations. If we are unable to identify suitable acquisition candidates or to consummate strategic acquisitions, we may be unable to fully implement our business strategy, and our business and results of operations may be adversely affected as a result. In addition, our ability to engage in strategic acquisitions will be dependent on our ability to raise substantial capital, and we may not be able to raise the funds necessary to implement our acquisition strategy on terms satisfactory to us, if at all.

As we introduce new products and services, a failure to predict and react to consumer demand could adversely affect our business.

We have dedicated significant resources to the development, manufacturing and marketing of new products. Decisions to develop and market new transportation products are typically made without firm indications of customer acceptance. Moreover, by their nature, new products may require alteration of existing business methods or threaten to displace existing equipment in which our customers may have a substantial capital investment. There can be no assurance that any new products that we develop will gain widespread acceptance in the marketplace or that such products will be able to compete successfully with other new products or services that may be introduced by competitors. In addition, we may incur additional warranty or other costs as new products are tested and used by customers.

Our revenues are subject to cyclical variations in the railway and passenger transit markets and changes in government spending.

The railway industry historically has been subject to significant fluctuations due to overall economic conditions, the use of alternate methods of transportation and the levels of federal, state and local government

spending on railroad transit projects. In economic downturns, railroads have deferred, and may defer, certain expenditures in order to conserve cash in the short term. Reductions in freight traffic may reduce demand for our replacement products.

The passenger transit railroad industry is also cyclical. New passenger transit car orders vary from year to year and are influenced greatly by major replacement programs and by the construction or expansion of transit systems by transit authorities. A substantial portion of our net sales have been, and we expect that a material portion of our future net sales will be, derived from contracts with metropolitan transit and commuter rail authorities and Amtrak. To the extent that future funding for proposed public projects is curtailed or withdrawn altogether as a result of changes in political, economic, fiscal or other conditions beyond our control, such projects may be delayed or cancelled, resulting in a potential loss of business for us, including transit aftermarket and new transit car orders. There can be no assurance that economic conditions will be favorable or that there will not be significant fluctuations adversely affecting the industry as a whole and, as a result, us.

A growing portion of our sales may be derived from our international operations, which exposes us to certain risks inherent in doing business on an international level.

In fiscal year 2010, approximately 46% of our consolidated net sales were to customers outside of the U.S. and we intend to continue to expand our international operations in the future. We currently conduct our international operations through a variety of wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Spain, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. As a result, we are subject to various risks, any one of which could have a material adverse effect on those operations and on our business as a whole, including:

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lack of complete operating control;

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lack of local business experience;

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currency exchange fluctuations and devaluations;

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foreign trade restrictions and exchange controls;

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difficulty enforcing agreements and intellectual property rights;

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the potential for nationalization of enterprises; and

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economic, political and social instability and possible terrorist attacks against American interests.

In addition, certain jurisdictions have laws that limit the ability of non-U.S. subsidiaries and their affiliates to pay dividends and repatriate cash flows.

We may incur increased costs due to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.

In the ordinary course of business, we are exposed to increases in interest rates that may adversely affect funding costs associated with variable-rate debt and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We may seek to minimize these risks through the use of interest rate swap contracts and currency hedging agreements. There can be no assurance that any of these measures will be effective. Any material changes in interest or exchange rates could result in material losses to us.

We may have liability arising from asbestos litigation.

Claims have been filed against the Company and certain of its affiliates in various jurisdictions across the United States by persons alleging bodily injury as a result of exposure to asbestos-containing products. Most of these claims have been made against our wholly owned subsidiary, Railroad Friction Products Corporation (RFPC), and are based on a product sold by RFPC prior to the time that the Company acquired any interest in RFPC.

Most of these claims, including all of the RFPC claims, are submitted to insurance carriers for defense and indemnity or to non-affiliated companies that retain the liabilities for the asbestos-containing products at issue. We cannot, however, assure that all these claims will be fully covered by insurance or that the indemnitors or insurers will remain financially viable. Our ultimate legal and financial liability with respect to these claims, as is the case with other pending litigation, cannot be estimated.

It is Management’s belief that the potential range of loss for asbestos-related bodily injury cases is not reasonably determinable at present due to a variety of factors, including: (1) the asbestos case settlement history of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, RFPC; (2) the unpredictable nature of personal injury litigation in general; and (3) the uncertainty of asbestos litigation in particular. Despite this uncertainty, and although the results of the Company’s operations and cash flows for any given period could be adversely affected by asbestos-related lawsuits, Management believes that the final resolution of the Company’s asbestos-related cases will not be material to the Company’s overall financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In general, this belief is based upon: (1) Wabtec’s and RFPC’s history of settlements and dismissals of asbestos-related cases to date; (2) the inability of many plaintiffs to establish any exposure or causal relationship to RFPC’s product; and (3) the inability of many plaintiffs to demonstrate any identifiable injury or compensable loss.

More specifically, as to RFPC, Management’s belief that any losses due to asbestos-related cases would not be material is also based on the fact that RFPC owns insurance which provides coverage for asbestos-related bodily injury claims. To date, RFPC’s insurers have provided RFPC with defense and indemnity in these actions. The overall number of new claims being filed against RFPC has dropped significantly in recent years; however, these new claims, and all previously filed claims, may take a significant period of time to resolve. As to Wabtec and its divisions, Management’s belief that asbestos-related cases will not have a material impact is also based on its position that it has no legal liability for asbestos-related bodily injury claims, and that the former owners of Wabtec’s assets retained asbestos liabilities for the products at issue. To date, Wabtec has been able to successfully defend itself on this basis, including two arbitration decisions and a judicial opinion, all of which confirmed Wabtec’s position that it did not assume any asbestos liabilities from the former owners of certain Wabtec assets. Although Wabtec has incurred defense and administrative costs in connection with asbestos bodily injury actions, these costs have not been material, and the Company has no information that would suggest these costs would become material in the foreseeable future.

We are subject to a variety of environmental laws and regulations.

We are subject to a variety of environmental laws and regulations governing discharges to air and water, the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous or solid waste materials and the remediation of contamination associated with releases of hazardous substances. We believe our operations currently comply in all material respects with all of the various environmental laws and regulations applicable to our business; however, there can be no assurance that environmental requirements will not change in the future or that we will not incur significant costs to comply with such requirements.

Future climate change regulation could result in increased operating costs, affect the demand for our products or affect the ability of our critical suppliers to meet our needs.

The Company has followed the current debate over climate change and the related policy discussion and prospective legislation. The potential challenges for the Company that climate change policy and legislation may pose have been reviewed by the Company. Any such challenges are heavily dependent on the nature and degree of climate change legislation and the extent to which it applies to our industry. At this time, the Company cannot predict the ultimate impact of climate change and climate change legislation on the Company’s operations. Further, when or if these impacts may occur cannot be assessed until scientific analysis and legislative policy are more developed and specific legislative proposals begin to take shape. Any laws or regulations that may be adopted to restrict or reduce emissions of greenhouse gas could require us to incur increased operating costs, and could have an adverse effect on demand for our products. In addition, the price and availability of certain of the

raw materials that we use could vary in the future as a result of environmental laws and regulations affecting our suppliers. An increase in the price of our raw materials or a decline in their availability could adversely affect our operating margins or result in reduced demand for our products.

Our manufacturer’s warranties or product liability may expose us to potentially significant claims.

We warrant the workmanship and materials of many of our products. Accordingly, we are subject to a risk of product liability or warranty claims in the event that the failure of any of our products results in personal injury or death, or does not conform to our customers’ specifications. In addition, in recent years, we have introduced a number of new products for which we do not have the same level of historical warranty experience. Although we have not had any material product liability or warranty claims made against us and we currently maintain liability insurance coverage, we cannot assure that product liability claims, if made, would not exceed our insurance coverage limits or that insurance will continue to be available on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. The possibility exists for these types of warranty claims to result in costly product recalls, significant repair costs and damage to our reputation.

Labor disputes may have a material adverse effect on our operations and profitability.

We collectively bargain with labor unions that represent approximately 28% of our employees. Our current collective bargaining agreements are generally effective from 2011 through 2013. Agreements expiring in 2011 cover approximately 11% of the Company’s workforce. Failure to reach an agreement could result in strikes or other labor protests which could disrupt our operations. If we were to experience a strike or work stoppage, it would be difficult for us to find a sufficient number of employees with the necessary skills to replace these employees. We cannot assure that we will reach any such agreement or that we will not encounter strikes or other types of conflicts with the labor unions of our personnel. Such labor disputes could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations, could cause us to lose revenues and customers and might have permanent effects on our business.

From time to time we are engaged in contractual disputes with our customers.

From time to time, we are engaged in contractual disputes with our customers regarding routine delivery and performance issues as well as adjustments for design changes and related extra work. These disputes are generally resolved in the ordinary course of business without having a material adverse impact on us.

Our indebtedness could adversely affect our financial health.

At December 31, 2010, we had total debt of $422.1 million. If it becomes necessary to access our available borrowing capacity under the 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement, along with carrying the $271.5 million currently borrowed under this facility and the $150.0 million 6.875% senior notes, being indebted could have important consequences to us. For example, it could:

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increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;

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require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes;

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limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industries in which we operate;

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place us at a disadvantage compared to competitors that have less debt; and

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limit our ability to borrow additional funds.

The indenture for our $150 million 6.875% senior notes due in 2013 and our 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement contain various covenants that limit our Management’s discretion in the operation of our businesses.

The indenture governing the notes and our credit agreement contain various covenants that limit our Management’s discretion.

The indenture under which the senior notes were issued contains covenants and restrictions which limit among other things, the following: the incurrence of indebtedness, payment of dividends and certain distributions, sale of assets, change in control, mergers and consolidations and the incurrence of liens.

The integration of our recently completed acquisitions may not result in anticipated improvements in market position or the realization of anticipated operating synergies or may take longer to realize than expected.

In 2009 and 2010, we completed multiple acquisitions with a combined investment of $221.5 million. Although we believe that the acquisitions will improve our market position and realize positive operating results, including operating synergies, operating expense reductions and overhead cost savings, we cannot be assured that these improvements will be obtained. The management and acquisition of businesses involves substantial risks, any of which may result in a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations, including:

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the uncertainty that an acquired business will achieve anticipated operating results;

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significant expenses to integrate;

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diversion of Management’s attention;

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departure of key personnel from the acquired business;

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effectively managing entrepreneurial spirit and decision-making;

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integration of different information systems;

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unanticipated costs and exposure to unforeseen liabilities; and

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impairment of assets.

Item 1B.

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

Item 2.

PROPERTIES

Facilities

The following table provides certain summary information about the principal facilities owned or leased by the Company. The Company believes that its facilities and equipment are generally in good condition and that, together with scheduled capital improvements, they are adequate for its present and immediately projected needs. Leases on the facilities are long-term and generally include options to renew. The Company’s corporate headquarters are located at the Wilmerding, PA site.


Location	Primary Use	Segment	Own/Lease	Approximate Square Feet
Domestic
Wilmerding, PA	Manufacturing/Service	Freight	Own		365,000	(1)
Lexington, TN	Manufacturing	Freight	Own		170,000
Jackson, TN	Manufacturing	Freight	Own		150,000
Berwick, PA	Manufacturing/Warehouse	Freight	Own		145,000
Chicago, IL	Manufacturing/Service	Freight	Own		123,140
Warren, OH	Manufacturing	Freight	Own		102,650
Greensburg, PA	Manufacturing	Freight	Own		97,800
Coshocton, OH	Manufacturing/Warehouse/Office	Freight	Own		83,000
Germantown, MD	Manufacturing	Freight	Own		80,000
Salem, OH	Manufacturing	Freight	Own		20,000
Berwick, PA	Office	Freight	Own		5,000
Chillicothe, OH	Manufacturing	Freight	Lease		104,000
Kansas City, MO	Service Center	Freight	Lease		95,900
Pittsburgh, PA	Manufacturing/Office	Freight	Lease		90,000
Strongsville, OH	Manufacturing/Warehouse/Office	Freight	Lease		80,000
Bensenville, IL	Manufacturing/Warehouse/Office	Freight	Lease		58,000
Jacksonville, FL	Office	Freight	Lease		43,008
Columbia, SC	Service Center	Freight	Lease		40,250
Cedar Rapids, IA	Office	Freight	Lease		37,000
St. Joseph, MI	Manufacturing/Warehouse	Freight	Lease		33,625	(2)
Strongsville, OH	Manufacturing/Warehouse	Freight	Lease		27,000
Chesapeake, VA	Manufacturing/Office	Freight	Lease		24,630
Carson City, NV	Service Center	Freight	Lease		22,000
Jacksonville, FL	Warehouse	Freight	Lease		20,000
Montgomery, IL	Warehouse/Office	Freight	Lease		20,000	(2)
Park Ridge, IL	Office	Freight	Lease		15,150
Omaha, NE	Office	Freight	Lease		7,048
Jackson, TN	Warehouse	Freight	Lease		6,000
Englewood, CO	Office	Freight	Lease		5,676
Oak Creek, WI	Engineering/Admin	Freight	Lease		5,000
Claremont, CA	Office	Freight	Lease		3,982
Woodbury, MN	Office	Freight	Lease		3,654
Wayne, PA	Office	Freight	Lease		3,641
Merriam, KS	Office	Freight	Lease		2,874
Walnut Creek, CA	Warehouse	Freight	Lease		1,821
Granbury, TX	Office	Freight	Lease		1,800
Twinsburg, OH	Manufacturing/Office	Freight	Lease		1,700
Azle, TX	Office	Freight	Lease		1,400
Glen Mills, PA	Office	Freight	Lease		300
Boise, ID	Manufacturing	Freight /Transit	Own		326,000


Location	Primary Use	Segment	Own/Lease	Approximate Square Feet
Maxton, NC	Manufacturing	Freight /Transit	Own		105,000
Willits, CA	Manufacturing	Freight /Transit	Own		70,000
Boise, ID	Warehouse/Office	Freight /Transit	Lease		22,826
Boise, ID	Warehouse	Freight /Transit	Lease		7,268
Panorama City, CA	Manufacturing	Transit	Lease		200,000
Spartanburg, SC	Manufacturing/Service	Transit	Lease		183,600
Buffalo Grove, IL	Manufacturing	Transit	Lease		115,570
Cleveland, OH	Manufacturing/Warehouse/Office	Transit	Lease		92,609
Plattsburgh, NY	Manufacturing	Transit	Lease		64,000
Cleveland, OH	Manufacturing/Warehouse/Office	Transit	Lease		43,283
Elmsford, NY	Service Center	Transit	Lease		28,000
Greer, SC	Warehouse	Transit	Lease		17,000
Elkhart, IN	Warehouse	Transit	Lease		8,000
Greer, SC	Warehouse	Transit	Lease		6,000
San Pablo, CA	Office	Transit	Lease		550
Hiram, GA	Warehouse	Transit	Lease		400
New Castle, DE	Sales Office	Transit	Lease		400
Mountaintop, PA	Vacant Land Available for Sale		Own		N/A

International
Wallaceburg (Ontario), Canada	Manufacturing	Freight	Own		126,000
San Luis Potosi, Mexico	Manufacturing/Service	Freight	Own		73,100
Huebei Province, China	Manufacturing	Freight	Own		59,147
Skopje, Macedonia	Manufacturing/Office	Freight	Own		20,000
Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, China	Manufacturing	Freight	Lease		290,550
London (Ontario), Canada	Manufacturing	Freight	Lease		103,540
Beijing, China	Manufacturing	Freight	Lease		75,347
Stoney Creek (Ontario), Canada	Manufacturing/Service	Freight	Lease		47,940
Kolkata, India	Manufacturing	Freight	Lease		36,965
Lachine (Quebec), Canada	Service Center	Freight	Lease		25,455
London (Ontario), Canada	Manufacturing/Warehouse/Office	Freight	Lease		19,070
Rydalmere, Australia	Office	Freight	Lease		14,786
Sao Paulo, Brazil	Manufacturing/Office	Freight	Lease		10,807
Bangalore, India	Office	Freight	Lease		10,500
Wallaceburg (Ontario), Canada	Warehouse	Freight	Lease		10,000
Beijing, China	Office	Freight	Lease		3,552
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Office	Freight	Lease		2,655
Calgary (Alberta), Canada	Service Center	Freight	Lease		984
Huebei Province, China	Office	Freight	Lease		969
Kutna Hora, Czech Republic	Warehouse	Freight	Lease		532
Kirkcaldy, UK	Office	Freight	Lease		200
Nepean (Ontario), Canada	Office	Freight	Lease		120
Doncaster, UK	Manufacturing/Service	Freight /Transit	Own		330,000
Kempton Park, South Africa	Manufacturing	Freight /Transit	Lease		156,077
Wetherill Park, Australia	Manufacturing	Freight /Transit	Lease		70,600
Istanbul, Turkey	Office	Freight /Transit	Lease		753
Avellino, Italy	Manufacturing/Office	Transit	Own		132,495
St. Laurent (Quebec), Canada	Manufacturing	Transit	Own		106,000


Location	Primary Use	Segment	Own/Lease	Approximate Square Feet
Recklinghausen, Germany	Manufacturing	Transit	Own		86,390
Camisano, Italy	Manufacturing/Office	Transit	Lease		136,465
Belo Horizonte, Brazil	Manufacturing/Service	Transit	Lease		33,992
Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China	Manufacturing	Transit	Lease		31,032
Sassuolo, Italy	Manufacturing	Transit	Lease		30,000
Droylsden, UK	Manufacturing/Office	Transit	Lease		22,500
Aachen, Germany	Office	Transit	Lease		1,615
Munich, Germany	Office	Transit	Lease		1,135
Vierzon, France	Office	Transit	Lease		1,076
Milan, Italy	Office	Transit	Lease		1,000
Derby, UK	Office	Transit	Lease		850
Poznan, Poland	Office	Transit	Lease		270
Barcelona, Spain	Office	Transit	Lease		110

(1)	Approximately 250,000 square feet are currently used in connection with the Company’s corporate and manufacturing operations. The remainder is leased to third parties.

(2)	These facilities were part of the SCT purchase and the operations have been consolidated at other existing plants and are no longer in service.

Item 3.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Information with respect to legal proceedings is included in Note 18 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.

Item 4.

(REMOVED AND RESERVED)

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

The following table provides information on our executive officers. They are elected periodically by our Board of Directors and serve at its discretion.


Officers	Age	Position
Albert J. Neupaver	60	President and Chief Executive Officer
Alvaro Garcia-Tunon	58	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
Raymond T. Betler	55	Chief Operating Officer
Charles F. Kovac	54	Senior Vice President Freight Group
R. Mark Cox	43	Vice President, Corporate Development
Patrick D. Dugan	44	Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller
Keith P. Hildum	48	Vice President and Treasurer
Richard A. Mathes	56	Vice President, Strategic Planning
David M. Seitz	46	Vice President, Senior Counsel and Assistant Secretary
Scott E. Wahlstrom	47	Vice President, Human Resources
Timothy R. Wesley	49	Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications

Albert J. Neupaver was named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company in February, 2006. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Neupaver served in various positions at AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electric motors. Most recently he served as President of its Electromechanical Group for nine years.

Alvaro Garcia-Tunon was named Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company in December 2010. Mr. Garcia-Tunon was Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company from March 2003 until December 2010, Senior Vice President, Finance of the Company from November 1999 until March 2003 and Treasurer of the Company from August 1995 until November 1999.

Raymond T. Betler was named Chief Operating Officer in December 2010. Mr. Betler was Vice President, Group Executive of the Company from August 2008 until December 2010. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Betler served in various positions of increasing responsibility at Bombardier Transportation since 1979. Most recently, Mr. Betler served as President, Total Transit Systems from 2004 until 2008 and before that as President, London Underground Projects from 2002 to 2004.

Charles F. Kovac was named Senior Vice President Freight Group in December 2010. Mr. Kovac was Vice President, Group Executive of the Company from September 2007 until December 2010. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Kovac served as General Manager of the Global Floor Care / Specialty Motors Division of AMETEK, Inc. since 2003. Prior to joining AMETEK, Inc., Mr. Kovac was Chief Operating Officer of The Teleios Group, LLC from 1999 to 2003.

R. Mark Cox was named Vice President, Corporate Development in September 2006. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Cox served as Director of Business Development for the Electrical Group of Eaton Corporation since 2002. Prior to joining Eaton, Mr. Cox was an investment banker with UBS Warburg, Prudential and Stephens.

Patrick D. Dugan was named Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller in January 2007. Mr. Dugan was Corporate Controller of the Company from November 2003 until January 2007. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Dugan served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CWI International, Inc. from December 1996 to November 2003. Prior to 1996, Mr. Dugan was a Manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Keith P. Hildum was named Vice President and Treasurer in October 2006. He had been serving as Treasurer of the Company since 2001, and prior to that was Vice President, Finance and Administration—Railroad Operations. He has been with Wabtec since 1999, having held various positions with MotivePower Industries. Prior to MotivePower, Mr. Hildum was a Senior Manager with Deloitte & Touche.

Richard A. Mathes was named Vice President, Strategic Planning in December 2010. Mr. Mathes was Vice President, Group Executive of the Company from December 2008 until December 2010. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Mathes was CEO of SCT from 1995 to 2008, having rejoined SCT in 1989 as President. Mr. Mathes had previously been in sales and marketing with SCT from 1979 through 1984 before leaving to pursue other opportunities in the rail industry. He began his 36 year career in the transportation industry in 1972 with the Missouri Pacific Railroad in St. Louis, MO.

David M. Seitz was promoted to Vice President, Senior Counsel and Assistant Secretary in January 2008. He had served as Senior Counsel and Assistant Secretary of Wabtec since 2000 and was appointed as an executive officer in 2006. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Seitz was General Attorney and Assistant Secretary at Transtar, Inc., and had also been an electrical engineer with Westinghouse Electric Company.

Scott E. Wahlstrom has been Vice President, Human Resources, since November 1999. Previously, Mr. Wahlstrom was Vice President, Human Resources & Administration of MotivePower Industries, Inc. from August 1996 until November 1999.

Timothy R. Wesley has been Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications since November 1999. Previously, Mr. Wesley was Vice President, Investor and Public Relations of MotivePower Industries, Inc. from August 1996 until November 1999.

PART II

Item 5.

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

The Common Stock of the Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. As of February 22, 2011, there were 47,960,461 shares of Common Stock outstanding held by 712 holders of record. The high and low sales price of the shares and dividends declared per share were as follows:


2010	High		Low		Dividends
First Quarter	$	44.54	$	36.16	$	0.01
Second Quarter	$	50.88	$	39.18	$	0.01
Third Quarter	$	48.56	$	38.44	$	0.01
Fourth Quarter	$	53.42	$	45.01	$	0.01

2009	High		Low		Dividends
First Quarter	$	40.74	$	23.14	$	0.01
Second Quarter	$	39.94	$	25.19	$	0.01
Third Quarter	$	40.18	$	29.84	$	0.01
Fourth Quarter	$	42.91	$	36.00	$	0.01

The Company’s credit agreement restricts the ability to make dividend payments, with certain exceptions. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and see Note 8 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.

At the close of business on February 22, 2011, the Company’s Common Stock traded at $55.36 per share.

The following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference to any future filings under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that Wabtec specifically incorporates it by reference into such filing. The graph below compares the total stockholder return through December 31, 2010, of Wabtec’s common stock, (i) the S&P 500, (ii) and our peer group of manufacturing companies consisting of the following publicly traded companies: The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., L.B. Foster Company, Trinity Industries, Portec Rail Products, Inc. (“Portec”)¹ and Freight Car America, Inc.

LOGO

¹	Portec was acquired by L.B. Foster Company for $11.80 per share in a transaction which closed on December 27, 2010. Prior to the announcement of the transaction on February 17, 2010, Portec’s shares were trading at $11.23 per share.

On July 31, 2006, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of the Company’s outstanding shares. On February 20, 2008 the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $100 million of the Company’s outstanding shares. The Company intends to purchase these shares on the open market or in negotiated or block trades. No time limit was set for the completion of the program. The program qualifies under the 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement, as applicable, as well as the 6.875% Senior Notes currently outstanding.

During the first quarter of 2009, the Company repurchased 290,000 shares at an average price of $25.08 per share. During the second quarter of 2009, the Company repurchased 379,700 shares at an average price of $32.61 per share. No additional shares were repurchased during the third and fourth quarters of 2009. All purchases were on the open market.

During the first quarter of 2010, the Company repurchased 75,000 shares at an average price of $41.28 per share. During the second quarter of 2010, the Company repurchased 79,600 shares at an average price of $40.40 per share. During the third quarter of 2010, the Company repurchased 51,960 shares at an average price of $39.83 per share. No additional shares were repurchased during the fourth quarter of 2010. All purchases were on the open market.

Item 6.

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table shows selected consolidated financial information of the Company and has been derived from audited financial statements. This financial information should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified by reference to, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and the Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.


	Year Ended December 31,
*In thousands, except per share amounts*	2010			2009			2008			2007			2006
Income Statement Data
Net sales	$	1,507,012		$	1,401,616		$	1,574,749		$	1,360,088		$	1,087,620
Gross profit		449,078			393,326			427,186			369,619			296,777
Operating expenses		(246,268	)		(213,294	)		(214,670	)		(189,878	)		(166,626	)

Income from operations (1)	$	202,810		$	180,032		$	212,516		$	179,741		$	130,151

Interest expense, net	$	(15,923	)	$	(16,674	)	$	(8,508	)	$	(3,637	)	$	(2,177	)
Other income (expense), net		(60	)		1			292			(3,650	)		(1,417	)
Income from continuing operations		123,099			115,055			130,554			109,387			86,494
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax) (2)		—			—			(3	)		183			(1,690	)

Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders (3)	$	123,099		$	115,055		$	130,551		$	109,570		$	84,804

Diluted Earnings per Common Share
Income from continuing operations	$	2.56		$	2.39		$	2.66		$	2.24		$	1.76
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders (3)	$	2.56		$	2.39		$	2.66		$	2.24		$	1.73

Cash dividends declared per share	$	0.04		$	0.04		$	0.04		$	0.04		$	0.04

Fully diluted shares outstanding		48,005			47,977			48,847			48,873			49,108

Balance Sheet Data
Total assets	$	1,803,081		$	1,585,835		$	1,507,520		$	1,158,702		$	972,842
Cash		236,941			188,659			141,805			234,689			187,979
Total debt		422,075			391,780			387,080			150,250			150,000
Shareholders’ equity		903,387			778,913			645,807			617,268			469,889

(1)	In 2009, includes $3.9 million royalty charge related to the Final Award in the arbitration proceeding between Faiveley Transport Malmo AB and Wabtec.

(2)	In 2006, includes $1.7 million relating to the sale of a non-core product division of Rütgers Rail, S.p.A.

(3)

In 2009, 2008 and 2006, tax benefits of $9.7 million, $1.0 million and $700,000 were recognized, respectively, primarily related to resolving certain tax issues from prior years that have been closed from further regulatory examination. In 2007 and 2006, a tax benefit of $3.1 million and $5.3 million, respectively, was recognized related to deferred taxes, primarily due to the reversal of previously established valuation allowances on deferred tax assets.

Item 7.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

Wabtec is one of the world’s largest providers of value-added, technology-based products and services for the global rail industry. Our products are found on virtually all U.S. locomotives, freight cars and passenger transit vehicles, as well as in approximately 100 countries throughout the world. Our products enhance safety, improve productivity and reduce maintenance costs for customers, and many of our core products and services are essential in the safe and efficient operation of freight rail and passenger transit vehicles. Wabtec is a global company with operations in 17 countries. In 2010, about 46% of the Company’s revenues came from customers outside the U.S.

Management Review and Outlook

Wabtec’s long-term financial goals are to generate cash flow in excess of net income, maintain a strong credit profile while minimizing our overall cost of capital, increase margins through strict attention to cost controls, and increase revenues through a focused growth strategy, including global and market expansion, new products and technologies, aftermarket products and services, and acquisitions. In addition, Management evaluates the Company’s short-term operational performance through measures such as quality and on-time delivery.

The Company monitors a variety of factors and statistics to gauge market activity. The freight rail industry is largely driven by general economic conditions, which can cause fluctuations in rail traffic. Based on those fluctuations, railroads can increase or decrease purchases of new locomotives and freight cars. In 2010, U.S. freight rail traffic increased due to the improving overall economy and this has had a favorable effect on the Company’s Freight Group. Deliveries of new locomotives and freight cars were lower than 2009 levels, but order rates have picked up in recent quarters. In 2010, revenue ton-miles increased 8.5%, carloadings increased 7.3% and intermodal loadings increased 14.2%, as rail traffic rebounded strongly from the 2008-09 economic recession in the U.S. As a lingering effect from the recession, 2010 deliveries of new freight locomotives decreased about 20% and deliveries of new freight cars decreased about 25%, although both markets are expected to increase in 2011. About 15% of the Company’s revenues are directly related to deliveries of new freight locomotives and freight cars, so an improvement in those markets would have a favorable effect on the Company’s financial results. Whether demand continues to improve will depend largely on continued strength in the overall economy and in rail traffic volumes.

In 2008, the U.S. government enacted rail safety legislation that requires certain freight and passenger railroads to equip certain locomotives with positive train control technology by the end of 2015. This technology includes an on-board locomotive computer and related software, which are being developed by Wabtec. As the industry leader, Wabtec expects to benefit from increased sales of train control-related products as the technology is deployed throughout the industry.

The North American transit rail industry is driven by government spending and ridership. Spending under SAFETEA-LU, the federal government’s transportation funding bill increased about 6% in 2009 and remained consistent in 2010, while ridership decreased about 4% and 1% in 2009 and 2010, respectively, due to the recession and its impact on employment levels. Although SAFETEA-LU was scheduled to expire in September 2009, the bill was extended through March 4, 2011, with funding at about 2009 levels. Spending in 2011 is expected to remain at current levels at least until a new bill has been passed. In early 2009, the U.S. federal government passed new spending legislation designed to stimulate the U.S. economy, with up to $20 billion to be spent on freight and passenger transportation, as follows: $8.4 billion for public transportation, $8 billion for high-speed rail, $1.5 billion for discretionary intermodal projects, and $1.3 billion for AMTRAK. Most of this funding has already been allocated to specific projects, and Wabtec expects to benefit slightly from this additional spending, as transit authorities invest in new locomotives and buses.

In 2011, if the economy continues to improve, the Company expects conditions to generally improve in the freight rail market and to be slightly weaker in the passenger transit market. Demand for new freight cars and locomotives are expected to be higher, due to increasing freight rail traffic. In the passenger transit market, the Company believes that stable federal funding and ridership would result in stable demand for new equipment and aftermarket parts; however, most government entities at all levels are expected to continue facing budget issues, which could have a negative effect on demand for the Company’s products and services. In response to current market conditions, Wabtec may continue to take certain actions to reduce costs, including plant consolidations, work force reductions and general spending cuts. Management believes these actions will not affect the company’s ability to continue to invest in its strategic growth initiatives.

Wabtec continues to expand its presence in freight rail and passenger transit markets outside the U.S., particularly in Europe, Asia-Pacific and South America. In Europe, the majority of the rail system serves the passenger transit market, which is much larger than the transit market in the U.S. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market segment, led by China’s plans to spend at record levels.

In 2011 and beyond, unfavorable general economic and market conditions in the United States and internationally could have a negative impact on our sales and operations. To the extent that these factors cause instability of capital markets, shortages of raw materials or component parts, longer sales cycles, deferral or delay of customer order or an inability to market our products effectively, our business and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. In addition, we face risks associated with our four-point growth strategy include the level of investment that customers are willing to make in new technologies developed by the industry and the Company, and risks inherent in global expansion. When necessary, we will modify our financial and operating strategies to reflect changes in market conditions and risks.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table shows our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years indicated.


	Year Ended December 31,
*In millions*	2010			2009			2008
Net sales	$	1,507.0		$	1,401.6		$	1,574.8
Cost of sales		(1,057.9	)		(1,008.3	)		(1,147.6	)

Gross profit		449.1			393.3			427.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses		(195.9	)		(161.0	)		(170.6	)
Engineering expenses		(40.2	)		(42.4	)		(39.0	)
Amortization expense		(10.2	)		(9.9	)		(5.1	)

Total operating expenses		(246.3	)		(213.3	)		(214.7	)

Income from operations		202.8			180.0			212.5
Interest expense, net		(15.9	)		(16.6	)		(8.5	)
Other income (expense), net		(0.1	)		—			0.3

Income from operations before income taxes		186.8			163.4			204.3
Income tax expense		(63.7	)		(48.3	)		(73.7	)

Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders	$	123.1		$	115.1		$	130.6

2010 COMPARED TO 2009

The following table summarizes the results of operations for the period:


	For the year ended December 31,
*In thousands*	2010		2009		Percent Change
Freight Group	$	784,504	$	588,399		33.3	%
Transit Group		722,508		813,217		(11.2	)%

Net sales		1,507,012		1,401,616		7.5	%
Income from operations		202,810		180,032		12.7	%
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders	$	123,099	$	115,055		7.0	%

Net sales increased by $105.4 million to $1,507.0 million in 2010 from $1,401.6 million in 2009. The increase is due to higher Freight Group sales of $100.2 million from original equipment and aftermarket, and sales related to acquisitions of $86.1 million. Partially offsetting this increase was lower Transit Group sales of $85.1 million. The Company realized a net sales increase of $4.2 million due to favorable effects of foreign exchange, but net earnings were generally not impacted by foreign exchange. Net income for 2010 was $123.1 million or $2.56 per diluted share. Net income for 2009 was $115.1 million or $2.39 per diluted share. Net income increased due to higher sales volume and operating margins, partially offset by higher income tax expense.

Freight Group sales increased by $196.1 million or 33.3% due to higher sales of $81.8 million from acquisitions, $63.2 million for specialty products, $20.4 million for brake products and $13.6 million for other freight products. For the Freight Group, net sales improved by $14.1 million due to the favorable effects of foreign exchange.

Transit Group’s sales decreased by $90.7 million or 11.2% due to lower brake product sales of $38.9 million, lower transit related product sales of $26.3 million, and other lower sales of $19.0 million from remanufacturing, overhaul and build of locomotives, partially offset by sales from acquisitions of $4.3 million. Transit Group sales are lower due in part to the completion of major contracts, as well as project delays and budget constraints at municipal transit authorities. For the Transit Group, net sales were reduced by $9.9 million due to unfavorable effects of foreign exchange.

Gross profit Gross profit increased to $449.1 million in 2010 compared to $393.3 million in 2009. Gross profit is dependent on a number of factors including pricing, sales volume and product mix. In 2010, gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 29.8% compared to 28.1% in 2009, because of higher sales volume and mix of products. The provision for warranty expense is generally established for specific losses, along with historical estimates of customer claims as a percentage of sales, which can cause variability in warranty expense between quarters. Warranty expense was $2.4 million higher in 2010 compared to 2009 due to increased Freight Group sales. The warranty reserve recorded on the balance sheet is $6.3 million higher at December 31, 2010, compared to December 31, 2009. This is a result of higher warranty expense driven by higher sales and lower claims actually satisfied. In particular, certain Transit Group warranty reserves reflect provisions established for original equipment deliveries in 2010.

Operating expenses The following table shows our operating expenses:


	For the year ended December 31,
*In thousands*	2010		2009		Percent Change
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	195,892	$	160,998		21.7	%
Engineering expenses		40,203		42,447		(5.3	)%
Amortization expense		10,173		9,849		3.3	%

Total operating expenses	$	246,268	$	213,294		15.5	%

Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $34.9 million in 2010 compared to 2009 due to expenses from acquisitions, and incentive and non-cash compensation. Engineering expense decreased by $2.2 million in 2010 compared to 2009 as the company focused engineering resources on completing original equipment contracts. Costs related to engineering for specific customer contracts are included in cost of sales. Total operating expenses were 16.3% and 15.2% of sales for 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Income from operations Income from operations totaled $202.8 million or 13.5% of sales in 2010 compared to $180.0 million or 12.8% of sales in 2009. Income from operations increased due to higher sales volume and operating margins.

Interest expense, net Overall interest expense, net, decreased. Interest expense is higher due to increased borrowings, offset by interest income on higher invested cash balances.

Other expense, net The Company recorded foreign exchange expense of $1.0 million due to the effect of currency exchange rate changes on intercompany transactions that are non U.S. dollar denominated amounts and charged or credited to earnings. This was offset by $0.9 million of other miscellaneous income.

Income taxes The effective income tax rate was 34.1% and 29.6% in 2010 and 2009, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate is primarily due to a benefit recorded in 2009 related to the settlement of examinations in various taxing jurisdictions.

Net income Net income for 2010 increased $8.0 million, compared to 2009. The increase in net income is due to higher sales volume and operating margins, partially offset by higher income tax expense.

2009 COMPARED TO 2008

The following table summarizes the results of operations for the period:


	For the year ended December 31,
*In thousands*	2009		2008		Percent Change
Freight Group	$	588,399	$	773,523		(23.9	)%
Transit Group		813,217		801,226		1.5	%

Net sales		1,401,616		1,574,749		(11.0	)%
Income from operations		180,032		212,516		(15.3	)%
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders	$	115,055	$	130,551		(11.9	)%

Net sales decreased by $173.2 million to $1,401.6 million in 2009 from $1,574.8 million in 2008. The decrease is due to the recession experienced during the previous 12 months, which contributed to lower rail traffic and lower Freight Group sales. Sales related to acquisitions of $114.9 million, partially offset the decrease. The Company realized a net sales reduction of $35.1 million due to unfavorable effects of foreign exchange, but

net earnings were generally not impacted by foreign exchange. Net income for 2009 was $115.1 million or $2.39 per diluted share. Net income for 2008 was $130.6 million or $2.66 per diluted share. Net income decreased due to lower Freight Group sales, severance and other costs related to downsizing and consolidation actions, partially offset by cost-saving initiatives and lower income taxes. Net income was also decreased by the $3.9 million royalty charge, included in selling, general and administrative expenses, related to the Final Award in the arbitration proceeding between Faiveley Transport Malmo AB and Wabtec.

Freight Group sales decreased by $185.2 million or 23.9% due to lower sales of $145.7 million for specialty products, $107.3 million for brake products and $21.5 million for remanufacturing, overhaul and manufacturing of locomotives. Offsetting those reductions was an increase in sales of $103.1 million from acquisitions.

Transit Group sales increased by $12.0 million or 1.5% due to increased sales of $17.1 million for brake products, $25.0 million for other transit related products and $11.8 million from acquisitions. Offsetting those increases was a decrease in sales of $10.0 million for remanufacturing, overhaul and build of locomotives. For the Transit Group, net sales were reduced by $30.9 million due to unfavorable effects of foreign exchange on sales mentioned above.

Gross profit Gross profit decreased to $393.3 million in 2009 compared to $427.2 million in 2008. Gross profit is dependent on a number of factors including pricing, sales volume and product mix. In 2009, gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 28.1% compared to 27.1% in 2008. The gross profit percentage increased due to realized cost savings from downsizing and consolidation actions and increased gross profit in the transit segment due to efficiencies realized on certain long-term contracts. The provision for warranty expense is generally established for specific losses, along with historical estimates of customer claims as a percentage of sales, which can cause variability in warranty between periods. The provision for warranty expense was $3.4 million more in 2009 compared to 2008 due primarily to specific reserves on certain transit products. The warranty reserve recorded on the balance sheet is $1.5 million lower at December 31, 2009, compared to December 31, 2008. This is a result of lower warranty expense compared to claims actually satisfied. The balance sheet warranty reserve decreased at December 31, 2009 compared to December 31, 2008 due higher than normal settlement of claims.

Operating expenses The following table shows our operating expenses:


	For the year ended December 31,
*In thousands*	2009		2008		Percent Change
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	160,998	$	170,597		(5.6	)%
Engineering expenses		42,447		38,981		8.9	%
Amortization expense		9,849		5,092		93.4	%

Total operating expenses	$	213,294	$	214,670		(0.6	)%

Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased $9.6 million in 2009 compared to 2008 due to cost-savings initiatives along with lower costs related to incentive compensation plans, partially offset by increased expenses from acquisitions. Engineering expenses increased by $3.4 million in 2009 compared to 2008 due mostly to acquisitions. Costs related to engineering for specific customer contracts are included in cost of sales. Amortization expense increased $4.8 million due to acquisitions. During 2009, the Company sold a facility for net cash proceeds of $3.6 million to an unrelated third party. While certain portions of the building are being leased back, this transaction resulted in a gain of $2.1 million and deferred gain of $0.6 million. The deferred gain will be recognized over five years. Total operating expenses were 15.2% and 13.6% of sales for 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Income from operations Income from operations totaled $180.0 million or 12.8% of sales in 2009 compared to $212.5 million or 13.5% of sales in 2008. Income from operations decreased due to lower Freight Group sales, severance and other costs related to downsizing and consolidation actions and the royalty payment to Faiveley Transport Malmo AB, partially offset by cost-saving initiatives.

Interest expense, net Interest expense, net increased $8.1 million in 2009 compared to 2008 due to acquisition financing.

Other expense, net The Company recorded foreign exchange expense of $1.3 million due to the effect of currency exchange rate changes on intercompany transactions that are non U.S. dollar denominated amounts and charged or credited to earnings. This was offset by $1.0 million of other miscellaneous income.

Income taxes The effective income tax rate was 29.6% and 36.1% in 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to the settlement of examinations in various taxing jurisdictions during 2009.

Net income Net income for 2009 decreased $15.5 million, compared to 2008. The decrease in net income is due primarily to lower sales.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is provided by operating cash flow and borrowings under the Company’s unsecured credit facility with a consortium of commercial banks. The following is a summary of selected cash flow information and other relevant data:


	For the year ended December 31,
*In thousands*	2010			2009			2008
Cash provided by (used for):
Operating activities	$	176,136		$	162,300		$	155,800
Investing activities		(156,255	)		(115,221	)		(417,441	)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from debt		248,400			197,500			236,000
Payments of debt		(218,083	)		(193,324	)		(385	)
Stock repurchase		(8,381	)		(19,654	)		(45,796	)
Cash dividends		(1,914	)		(1,917	)		(1,940	)
Other		5,826			4,438			1,832

Operating activities. In 2010, 2009 and 2008, cash provided by operations was $176.1 million, $162.3 million and $155.8 million, respectively. In comparison to 2009, cash provided by operations in 2010 resulted from higher net income and higher non-cash items, partially offset by a net increase in working capital. In 2010, accounts receivable increased by $34.3 million, primarily due to higher sales and inventory increased by $1.7 million from the prior year. These increases were partially offset by an increase in accounts payable of $44.3 million. All other operating assets and liabilities, net, used cash of $20.2 million due primarily to the payment timing of certain accrued liabilities.

In comparison to 2008, cash provided by operations in 2009 resulted from a decrease in working capital, lower net income and lower non-cash items. In 2009, accounts receivable decreased by $80.5 million, primarily due to lower sales and inventory decreased $33.4 from the prior year. These decreases were partially offset by a decrease in accounts payable of $48.2 million. All other operating assets and liabilities, net, used cash of $60.1 million due primarily to the payment timing of certain accrued liabilities.

In comparison to 2007, cash provided by operations in 2008 resulted from higher net income, partially offset by a net increase in working capital. In 2008, accounts receivable increased by $20.8 million, primarily due to higher sales and inventory increased by $42.7 million from the prior year. These increases were partially offset by an increase in accounts payable of $14.3 million. All other operating assets and liabilities, net, provided cash of $28.7 million due primarily to the payment timing of certain accrued liabilities.

Investing activities. In 2010, 2009 and 2008, cash used in investing activities was $156.3 million, $115.2 million and $417.4 million, respectively. Net cash paid for acquisitions was $138.2 million, $96.3 million and $398.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Refer to Note 3 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information on acquisitions. In 2009, the Company sold a facility for net cash proceeds of $3.6 million to an unrelated third party. Capital expenditures were $20.8 million, $18.3 million, and $19.7 million in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Financing activities. In 2010, cash provided by financing activities was $25.8 million, which included $248.4 million in proceeds from debt and $185.4 million of repayments of debt on the revolving credit facility, $32.7 million of debt repayments on the term loan and other debt, $1.9 million of dividend payments and $8.4 million of Wabtec stock repurchases. In 2009, cash used for financing activities was $13.0 million, which included $197.5 million in proceeds from debt and $162.5 million of repayments of debt on the revolving credit facility, $30.8 million of debt repayments on the term loan and other debt, $1.9 million of dividend payments and $19.7 million of Wabtec stock repurchases. In 2008, cash provided by financing activities was $189.7 million, which included $236.0 million of borrowings under the new credit facility, offset by $45.8 million of Wabtec stock repurchases.

The following table shows outstanding indebtedness at December 31, 2010 and 2009.


	December 31,
*In thousands*	2010		2009
6.875% senior notes, due 2013	$	150,000	$	150,000
Term Loan Facility		137,500		170,000
Revolving Credit Facility		134,000		71,000
Capital Leases		575		780

Total		422,075		391,780
Less—current portion		40,068		32,741

Long-term portion	$	382,007	$	359,039

Cash balance at December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $236.9 million and $188.7 million, respectively.

2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement

On November 4, 2008, the Company refinanced its existing unsecured revolving credit agreement with a consortium of commercial banks. This “2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement” provides the company with a $300 million five-year revolving credit facility and a $200 million five-year term loan facility. The Company incurred $2.9 million of deferred financing cost related to the 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement. Both facilities expire in January 2013. The 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement borrowings bear variable interest rates indexed to the indices described below. At December 31, 2010 the weighted average interest rate on the Company’s variable rate debt was 1.58%. At December 31, 2010, the Company had available bank borrowing capacity, net of $28.9 million of letters of credit, of approximately $137.1 million, subject to certain financial covenant restrictions.

of the swap contract. On December 31, 2010, the notional value of the interest rate swap outstanding was $137.0 million and effectively changed the Company’s interest rate on bank debt at December 31, 2010 from a variable rate to a fixed rate of 2.27%. The interest rate swap agreement matures at various times through December 2012. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty. However, since only the cash interest payments are exchanged, exposure is significantly less than the notional amount. The counterparty is a large financial institution with an excellent credit rating and history of performance. The Company currently believes the risk of nonperformance is negligible.

The 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement limits the Company’s ability to declare or pay cash dividends and prohibits the Company from declaring or making other distributions, subject to certain exceptions. The 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement contains various other covenants and restrictions including the following limitations: incurrence of additional indebtedness; mergers, consolidations, sales of assets and acquisitions; additional liens; sale and leasebacks; permissible investments, loans and advances; certain debt payments; and imposes a minimum interest expense coverage ratio of 3.0 and a maximum debt to cash flow ratio of 3.25. The Company is in compliance with these measurements and covenants and expects that these measurements will not be any type of limiting factor in executing our operating activities. See Note 8 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.

6.875% Senior Notes Due August 2013. In August 2003, the Company issued $150 million of Senior Notes due in 2013 (“the Notes”). The Notes were issued at par. Interest on the Notes accrues at a rate of 6.875% per annum and is payable semi-annually on January 31 and July 31 of each year. The proceeds were used to repay debt outstanding under the Company’s existing credit agreement, and for general corporate purposes. The principal balance is due in full at maturity.

The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all existing and future senior debt and senior to all our existing and future subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The indenture under which the Notes were issued contains covenants and restrictions which limit among other things, the following: the incurrence of indebtedness, payment of dividends and certain distributions, sale of assets, change in control, mergers and consolidations and the incurrence of liens. The Company is in compliance with these measurements and covenants and expects that these measurements will not be any type of limiting factor in executing our operating activities.

Management believes that based on current levels of operations and forecasted earnings, cash flow and liquidity will be sufficient to fund working capital and capital equipment needs as well as meeting debt service requirements. If sources of funds were to fail to satisfy the Company’s cash requirements, the Company may need to refinance our existing debt or obtain additional financing. There is no assurance that such new financing alternatives would be available, and, in any case, such new financing, if available, would be expected to be more costly and burdensome than the debt agreements currently in place.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company is obligated to make future payments under various contracts such as debt agreements, lease agreements and have certain contingent commitments such as debt guarantees. The Company has grouped these contractual obligations and off-balance sheet arrangements into operating activities, financing activities, and investing activities in the same manner as they are classified in the Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows to provide a better understanding of the nature of the obligations and arrangements and to provide a basis for comparison to historical information. The table below provides a summary of contractual obligations and off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2010:


*In thousands*	Total		Less than 1 year		1 – 3 years		3 – 5 years		More than 5 years
Operating activities:
Purchase obligations (1)	$	58,417	$	46,665	$	11,211	$	541	$	—
Operating leases (2)		53,907		10,800		18,845		11,727		12,535
Pension benefit payments (3)		—		10,284		21,165		22,209		54,922
Postretirement benefit payments (4)		—		2,067		4,011		4,292		12,459
Financing activities:
Interest payments (5)		34,078		14,211		19,591		98		178
Long-term debt (6)		422,075		40,065		381,831		71		108
Dividends to shareholders (7)		—		—		—		—		—
Investing activities:
Capital projects (8)		33,000		33,000		—		—		—
Other:
Standby letters of credit (9)		28,920		25,687		260		2,973		—

Total			$	182,779	$	456,914	$	41,911

(1)	Purchase obligations for the purposes of this disclosure have been defined as a contractual obligation that is in excess of $100,000 annually, and $200,000 in total.

(2)	Future minimum payments for operating leases are disclosed by year in Note 14 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.

(3)

Annual payments to participants are expected to continue into the foreseeable future at the amounts or ranges noted. Pension benefit payments are based on actuarial estimates using current assumptions for discount rates, expected return on long-term assets and rate of compensation increases. The Company expects to contribute about $7.2 million to pension plan investments in 2011. See further disclosure in Note 9 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.

(4)

Annual payments to participants are expected to continue into the foreseeable future at the amounts or ranges noted. Postretirement payments are based on actuarial estimates using current assumptions for discount rates and health care costs. See further disclosure in Note 9 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.

(5)	Interest payments are payable January and July of each year at 6.875% of $150 million Senior Notes due in 2013. Interest payments for the Term Loan Facility, Revolving Credit Facility and Capital Leases are based on contractual terms and the Company’s current interest rates.

(6)	Scheduled principal repayments of outstanding loan balances are disclosed in Note 8 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.

(7)	Shareholder dividends are subject to approval by the Company’s Board of Directors, currently at an annual rate of approximately $1.9 million.

(8)	The annual capital expenditure budget is subject to approval by the Board of Directors. The 2011 budget amount was approved at the December 2010 Board of Directors meeting.

(9)	The Company has $28.9 million in outstanding letters of credit for performance and bid bond purposes, which expire in various dates through 2013. Amounts include interest payments based on contractual terms and the Company’s current interest rate.

The above table does not reflect uncertain tax positions of $10.0 million, the timing of which are uncertain except for $1.3 million that may become payable during 2011. Refer to Note 10 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information on uncertain tax positions.

Obligations for operating activities. The Company has entered into $58.4 million of material long-term non-cancelable materials and supply purchase obligations. Operating leases represent multi-year obligations for rental of facilities and equipment. Estimated pension funding and post retirement benefit payments are based on actuarial estimates using current assumptions for discount rates, expected return on long-term assets, rate of compensation increases and health care cost trend rates. Benefits paid for pension obligations were $13.6 million and $16.0 million in 2010 and 2009, respectively. Benefits paid for post retirement plans were $1.9 million and $1.9 million in 2010 and in 2009, respectively.

Obligations for financing activities. Cash requirements for financing activities consist primarily of long-term debt repayments, interest payments and dividend payments to shareholders. The Company has historically paid quarterly dividends to shareholders, subject to quarterly approval by our Board of Directors, currently at a rate of approximately $1.9 million annually.

The Company arranges for performance bonds to be issued by third party insurance companies to support certain long term customer contracts. At December 31, 2010 initial value of performance bonds issued on the Company’s behalf is about $226.7 million.

Obligations for investing activities. The Company typically spends approximately $25 million to $35 million a year for capital expenditures, primarily related to facility expansion efficiency and modernization, health and safety, and environmental control. The Company expects annual capital expenditures in the future will be within this range.

Forward Looking Statements

We believe that all statements other than statements of historical facts included in this report, including certain statements under “Business” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” may constitute forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Although we believe that our assumptions made in connection with the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure that our assumptions and expectations are correct.

These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, including, among other things:

Economic and industry conditions

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prolonged unfavorable economic and industry conditions in the markets served by us, including North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and South Africa;

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further decline in demand for freight cars, locomotives, passenger transit cars, buses and related products and services;

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reliance on major original equipment manufacturer customers;

•

original equipment manufacturers’ program delays;

•

demand for services in the freight and passenger rail industry;

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demand for our products and services;

•

orders either being delayed, cancelled, not returning to historical levels, or reduced or any combination of the foregoing;

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consolidations in the rail industry;

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continued outsourcing by our customers; industry demand for faster and more efficient braking equipment;

•

fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; or

•

availability of credit;

Operating factors

•

supply disruptions;

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technical difficulties;

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changes in operating conditions and costs;

•

increases in raw material costs;

•

successful introduction of new products;

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performance under material long-term contracts;

•

labor relations;

•

completion and integration of acquisitions; or

•

the development and use of new technology;

Competitive factors

•

the actions of competitors;

Political/governmental factors

•

political stability in relevant areas of the world;

•

future regulation/deregulation of our customers and/or the rail industry;

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levels of governmental funding on transit projects, including for some of our customers;

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political developments and laws and regulations;

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federal and state income tax legislation; or

•

the outcome of our existing or any future legal proceedings, including litigation involving our principal customers and any litigation with respect to environmental, asbestos-related matters and pension liabilities; and

Transaction or commercial factors

•

the outcome of negotiations with partners, governments, suppliers, customers or others.

Statements in this 10-K apply only as of the date on which such statements are made, and we undertake no obligation to update any statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions regarding uncertainties that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Areas of uncertainty that require judgments, estimates and assumptions include the accounting for derivatives, environmental matters, warranty reserves, the testing of goodwill and other intangibles for impairment, pensions and other postretirement benefits, and tax matters. Management uses historical experience and all available information to make these judgments and estimates, and actual results will inevitably differ from those estimates and assumptions that are used to prepare the Company’s financial statements at any given time. Despite these inherent limitations, Management believes that Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) and the financial statements and related footnotes provide a meaningful and fair perspective of the Company. A discussion of the judgments and uncertainties associated with accounting for derivatives and environmental matters can be found in Notes 2 and 18, respectively, in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.

A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies is included in Note 2 in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report. Management believes that the application of these policies on a consistent basis enables the Company to provide the users of the financial statements with useful and reliable information about the Company’s operating results and financial condition.


Description	Judgments and Uncertainties	Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:

The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts to cover anticipated losses on uncollectible accounts receivable.	The allowance for doubtful accounts receivable reflects our best estimate of probable losses inherent in our receivable portfolio determined on the basis of historical experience, specific allowances for known troubled accounts and other currently available evidence.	If our estimates regarding the collectability of troubled accounts, and/or our actual losses within our receivable portfolio exceed our historical experience, we may be exposed to the expense of increasing our allowance for doubtful accounts.

Inventories:

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.	Cost is determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Inventory costs include material, labor and overhead.	If the market value of our products were to decrease due to changing market conditions, the Company could be at risk of incurring the cost of additional reserves to adjust inventory value to a market value lower than stated cost.


Description	Judgments and Uncertainties	Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions
Inventory is reviewed to ensure that an adequate provision is recognized for excess, slow moving and obsolete inventories.	The Company compares inventory components to prior year sales history and current backlog and anticipated future requirements. To the extent that inventory parts exceed estimated usage and demand, a reserve is recognized to reduce the carrying value of inventory. Also, specific reserves are established for known inventory obsolescence.	If our estimates regarding sales and backlog requirements are inaccurate, we may be exposed to the expense of increasing our reserves for slow moving and obsolete inventory.

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles:

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles are required to be tested for impairment at least annually. The Company performs its annual impairment test during the fourth quarter and more frequently when indicators of impairment are present. The Company reviews goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level. The evaluation of impairment involves comparing the current fair value of the business to the recorded value (including goodwill).	We use a combination of a guideline public company market approach and a discounted cash flow model (“DCF model”) to determine the current fair value of the business. A number of significant assumptions and estimates are involved in the application of the DCF model to forecast operating cash flows, including markets and market share, sales volume and pricing, costs to produce and working capital changes. During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company used a discount rate for each of it reporting units ranging from 11% to 13% and a terminal growth of 1% to 3%. The difference in discount rates is based on the underlying markets and risks associated with each reporting unit.	Management considers historical experience and all available information at the time the fair values of its business are estimated. However, actual amounts realized may differ from those used to evaluate the impairment of goodwill. If actual results are not consistent with our assumptions and judgments used in estimating future cash flows and asset fair values, we may be exposed to impairment losses that could be material to our results of operations.

Warranty Reserves:

The Company provides warranty reserves to cover expected costs from repairing or replacing products with durability, quality or workmanship issues occurring during established warranty periods.	In general, reserves are provided for as a percentage of sales, based on historical experience. In addition, specific reserves are established for known warranty issues and their estimable losses.	If actual results are not consistent with the assumptions and judgments used to calculate our warranty liability, the Company may be at risk of realizing material gains or losses.


Description	Judgments and Uncertainties	Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions
Accounting for Pensions and Postretirement Benefits:

These amounts are determined using actuarial methodologies and incorporate significant assumptions, including the rate used to discount the future estimated liability, the long-term rate of return on plan assets and several assumptions relating to the employee workforce (salary increases, medical costs, retirement age and mortality).	Significant judgments and estimates are used in determining the liabilities and expenses for pensions and other postretirement benefits. The rate used to discount future estimated liabilities is determined considering the rates available at year-end on debt instruments that could be used to settle the obligations of the plan. The long-term rate of return is estimated by considering historical returns and expected returns on current and projected asset allocations and is generally applied to a five-year average market value of assets.	If assumptions used in determining the pension and other postretirement benefits change significantly, these costs can fluctuate materially from period to period.

Income Taxes:

Wabtec records an estimated liability or benefit for income and other taxes based on what it determines will likely be paid in various tax jurisdictions in which it operates in accordance with ASC 740-10 Accounting for Income Taxes and Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.	The estimate of our tax obligations are uncertain because Management must use judgment to estimate the exposures associated with our various filing positions, as well as realization of our deferred tax assets. ASC 740-10 establishes a recognition and measurement threshold to determine the amount of tax benefit that should be recognized related to uncertain tax positions.	Management uses its best judgment in the determination of these amounts. However, the liabilities ultimately realized and paid are dependent on various matters including the resolution of the tax audits in the various affected tax jurisdictions and may differ from the amounts recorded. An adjustment to the estimated liability would be recorded through income in the period in which it becomes probable that the amount of the actual liability differs from the recorded amount. A deferred tax valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Revenue Recognition:

Revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC-605 “Revenue Recognition.”	Revenue is recognized when products have been shipped to the respective customers, title has passed and the price for the product has been determined.	Should market conditions and customer demands dictate changes to our standard shipping terms, the Company may be impacted by longer than typical revenue recognition cycles.


Description	Judgments and Uncertainties	Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions
The Company recognizes revenues on long-term contracts based on the percentage of completion method of accounting. The units-of-delivery method or other input-based or output-based measures, as appropriate, are used to measure the progress toward completion of individual contracts. Contract revenues and cost estimates are reviewed and revised at a minimum quarterly and adjustments are reflected in the accounting period as such amounts are determined.	For long-term contracts, revenues and cost estimates are reviewed and revised quarterly at a minimum and adjustments are reflected in the accounting period as such amounts are determined.	Provisions are made currently for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts.

Certain pre-production costs relating to long term production and supply contracts have been deferred and will be recognized over the life of the contracts.	Pre-production costs are recognized over the expected life of the contract usually based on the Company’s progress toward the estimated number of units expected to be delivered under the production or supply contract.	A charge to expense for unrecognized portions of pre-production costs could be realized if the Company’s estimate of the number of units to be delivered changes or the underlying contract is cancelled.

Item 7A.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk

In the ordinary course of business, Wabtec is exposed to risks that increases in interest rates may adversely affect funding costs associated with its variable-rate debt. The Company’s variable rate debt represents 32% and 38% of total long-term debt at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. On an annual basis a 1% change in the interest rate for variable rate debt at December 31, 2010 would increase or decrease interest expense by $1.3 million.

To reduce the impact of interest rate changes on a portion of this variable-rate debt, the Company entered into an interest rate swap which effectively converted a portion of the debt from variable to fixed-rate borrowing during the term of the swap contract. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty. However, since only the cash interest payments are exchanged, exposure is significantly less than the notional amount. The counterparty is a large financial institution with an excellent credit rating and history of performance. The Company currently believes the risk of nonperformance is negligible. The Company concluded that the interest rate swap agreement qualifies for special cash flow hedge accounting which permits the recording of the fair value of the interest rate swap agreement and corresponding adjustment to other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, on the balance sheet. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had interest rate swap agreements with a notional value of $137.0 million and which effectively changed the Company’s interest rate on bank debt at December 31, 2010 from a variable rate to a fixed rate of 2.27%. The interest rate swap agreements mature at various times through December 2012. As of December 31, 2010, the Company recorded a current liability of $2.5 million and a corresponding offset in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $1.5 million, net of tax.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

The Company has entered into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the impact of changes in currency exchange rates. Forward contracts are agreements with counterparty to exchange two distinct currencies at a set exchange rate for delivery on a set date at some point in the future. There is no exchange of funds until the delivery date. At the delivery date the Company can either take delivery of the currency or settle on a net basis.

We occasionally enter into several types of financial instruments for the purpose of managing our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations in countries in which we have significant operations. As of December 31, 2010, we had several such instruments outstanding to hedge currency rate fluctuation in 2010.

At December 31, 2010, the Company had forward contracts for the sale of South African Rand (ZAR) and the purchase of U.S. Dollars (USD). The Company concluded that these foreign currency forward contracts qualify for cash flow hedge accounting which permits the recording of the fair value of the forward contract and corresponding adjustment to other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, on the balance sheet. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had forward contracts with a notional value of 24.7 million ZAR (or $3.4 million U.S.) with an average exchange rate of 7.19 ZAR per $1 USD, resulting in the recording of a current liability of $192,000 and a corresponding offset in accumulated other comprehensive income of $122,000, net of tax.

At December 31, 2009, the Company had forward contracts for the sale of South African Rand (ZAR) and the purchase of U.S. Dollars (USD). The Company concluded that these foreign currency forward contracts qualify for cash flow hedge accounting which permits the recording of the fair value of the forward contract and corresponding adjustment to other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, on the balance sheet. As of December 31, 2009, the Company had forward contracts with a notional value of 10.1 million ZAR (or $1.2 million U.S.) with an average exchange rate of 8.21 ZAR per $1 USD, resulting in the recording of a current liability of $110,000 and a corresponding offset in accumulated other comprehensive income of $70,000, net of tax.

We are also subject to certain risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates to the extent our operations are conducted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. For the year ended December 31, 2010, approximately 54% of Wabtec’s net sales were to the United States, 11% to Canada, 3% to Mexico, 5% to Australia, 2% to Germany, 9% to the United Kingdom, and 16% in other international locations. (See Note 19 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report).

Our market risk exposure is not substantially different from our exposure at December 31, 2009.

Item 8.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Financial statements and supplementary data are set forth in Item 15, of Part IV hereof.

Item 9.

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

There have been no disagreements with our independent public accountants.

Item 9A.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Wabtec’s principal executive officer and its principal financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of Wabtec’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of December 31, 2010. Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that

Wabtec’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by Wabtec in the reports filed or submitted by it under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by Wabtec in such reports is accumulated and communicated to Wabtec’s Management, including its principal executive officer and principal finance officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There was no change in Wabtec’s “internal control over financial reporting” (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2010, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Wabtec’s internal control over financial reporting. Management’s annual report on internal control over financial reporting and the attestation report of the registered public accounting firm are included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appears on page 38 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Ernst & Young’s attestation report on internal control over financial reporting appears on page 40 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9B.

OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III

Items 10 through 14.

In accordance with the provisions of General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K, the information required by Item 10 (Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance), Item 11 (Executive Compensation), Item 12 (Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters), Item 13 (Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence) and Item 14 (Principal Accounting Fees and Services) is incorporated herein by reference from the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 11, 2011, except for the Equity Compensation Plan Information required by Item 12, which is set forth in the table below. The definitive Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after December 31, 2010. Information relating to the executive officers of the Company is set forth in Part I.

Wabtec has adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior Officers which is applicable to all of our executive officers. As described in Item 1 of this report the Code of Ethics for Senior Officers is posted on our website at www.wabtec.com. In the event that we make any amendments to or waivers from this code, we will disclose the amendment or waiver and the reasons for such on our website.

This table provides aggregate information as of December 31, 2010 concerning equity awards under Wabtec’s compensation plans and arrangements.


	(a)		(b)		(c)
Plan Category	Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights		Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options warrants and rights		Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders		998,389	$	27.83		789,493
Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders		—		—		—

Total		998,389	$	27.83		789,493

PART IV

Item 15.

EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

The financial statements, financial statement schedules and exhibits listed below are filed as part of this annual report:


			Page
(a)

	(1)	Financial Statements and Reports on Internal Control

		Management’s Reports to Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation Shareholders	45

		Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	46

		Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting	47

		Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009	48

		Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008	49

		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008	50

		Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008	51

		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	52

	(2)	Financial Statement Schedules

		Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	90

			Filing Method

(b)

		Exhibits

	2.1	Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, as amended (originally included as Annex A to the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus)	3

	3.1	Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company dated January 30, 1995, as amended December 31, 2003	1

	3.2	Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company, effective February 15, 2011	16

	4.1(a)	Indenture with the Bank of New York as Trustee dated as of August 6, 2003	5

	4.1(b)	Resolutions Adopted July 23, 2003 by the Board of Directors establishing the terms of the offering of up to $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.875% Notes due 2013	5

	4.2	Purchase Agreement, dated July 23, 2003, by and between the Company and the initial purchasers	5

	4.3	Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 6, 2003	5

	10.1	Indemnification Agreement dated January 31, 1995 between the Company and the Voting Trust Trustees	2


		Filing Method
10.2	Agreement of Sale and Purchase of the North American Operations of the Railway Products Group, an operating division of American Standard Inc. (now known as Trane), dated as of 1990 between Rail Acquisition Corp. and American Standard Inc. (only provisions on indemnification are reproduced)	2

10.3	Letter Agreement (undated) between the Company and American Standard Inc. (now known as Trane) on environmental costs and sharing	2

10.4	Purchase Agreement dated as of June 17, 1992 among the Company, Schuller International, Inc., Manville Corporation and European Overseas Corporation (only provisions on indemnification are reproduced)	2

10.5	Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of January 23, 1995 among the Company, Pulse Acquisition Corporation, Pulse Electronics, Inc., Pulse Embedded Computer Systems, Inc. and the Pulse Shareholders (Schedules and Exhibits omitted)	2

10.6	Letter Agreement dated as of January 19, 1995 between the Company and Vestar Capital Partners, Inc.	2

10.7	Westinghouse Air Brake Company 1995 Non-Employee Directors’ Fee and Stock Option Plan, as amended	8

10.8	Letter Agreement dated as of January 1, 1995 between the Company and Vestar Capital Partners, Inc.	2

10.9	Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and Authorized Representatives	2

10.10	Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended	8

10.11	Asset Purchase Agreement, by and between General Electric Company, through its GE Transportation Systems business and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, dated as of July 24, 2001	4

10.12	Sale and Purchase Agreement, by and between Rütgers Rail S.p.A. and the Company, dated August 12, 2004	6

10.13	Amendment Agreement dated January 28, 2005 by and among Rütgers Rail S.p.A., the Company, CoFren S.r.l. and RFPC Holding Company to the Sale and Purchase Agreement dated August 12, 2004	6

10.14	Employment Agreement with Albert J. Neupaver, dated February 1, 2006 *	7

10.15	Restricted Stock Agreement with Albert J. Neupaver, dated February 1, 2006 *	7

10.16	Stock Purchase Agreement, by and among Wabtec Holding Company, certain shareholders of Schaefer Manufacturing, Inc. and CCP Limited Partnership, dated October 6, 2006	9

10.17	Share Purchase Agreement, by and between BBA Holding Deutschland GmbH and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, dated November 27, 2006 (Exhibits and Schedules omitted, but will be provided to the Commission upon request)	10

10.18	Share Purchase Agreement dated as of June 8, 2007 among the Company, RICON Acquisition Corp., RICON Corp., CGW Southeast Partners IV, L.P. and William L. Baldwin	11

10.19	Stock Purchase Agreement, by and between the Company and Polinvest S.r.l., dated May 16, 2008	12

10.20	Stock Purchase Agreement, by and among the Company, Standard Car Truck Company and Robclif, Inc., dated September 12, 2008	13


		Filing Method
10.21	Refinancing Credit Agreement by and among the Company, the Guarantors, various lenders, PNC Bank, National Association, PNC Capital Markets LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., RBS Greenwich Capital, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, N.A., Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, the Bank of Nova Scotia and First Commonwealth Bank, dated as of November 4, 2008	14

10.22	Form of Employment Continuation Agreement entered into by the Company with Albert J. Neupaver, Alvaro Garcia-Tunon, Charles F. Kovac, Raymond T. Betler, Richard A. Mathes, R. Mark Cox, Scott E. Wahlstrom and Timothy R. Wesley*	15

21	List of subsidiaries of the Company	1

23.1	Consent of Ernst & Young LLP	1

31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications	1

31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications	1

32.1	Section 1350 Certifications	1

101.INS**	XBRL Instance Document.	1

101.SCH**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document	1

101.CAL**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document	1

101.DEF**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.	1

101.LAB**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document	1

101.PRE**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document	1

1	Filed herewith.

2	Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-90866).

3	Filed as part of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-88903).

4	Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-13782), dated November 13, 2001.

5	Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-110600).

6	Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 033-90866) for the period ended December 31, 2004.

7	Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 033-90866) for the period ended March 31, 2006.

8	Filed as an Annex to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement (File No. 033-90866) filed on April 13, 2006.

9	Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 033-90866) for the period ended September 30, 2006.

10	Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 033-90866) for the period ended December 31, 2006.

11	Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 033-90866) for the period ended June 30, 2007.

12	Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 033-90866) for the period ended June 30, 2008.

13	Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 033-90866) for the period ended September 30, 2008.

14	Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 033-90866) for the period ended December 31, 2008.

15	Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 033-90866) for the period ended June 30, 2009.

16	Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 033-90866), dated February 22, 2011.

*	Management contract or compensatory plan.

Users of this data are advised pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T that this interactive data file is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

MANAGEMENT’S REPORTS TO WABTEC SHAREHOLDERS

Management’s Report on Financial Statements and Practices

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) were prepared by Management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. The statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and include amounts that are based on Management’s best judgments and estimates. The other financial information included in the 10-K is consistent with that in the financial statements.

Management also recognizes its responsibility for conducting the Company’s affairs according to the highest standards of personal and corporate conduct. This responsibility is characterized and reflected in key policy statements issued from time to time regarding, among other things, conduct of its business activities within the laws of host countries in which the Company operates and potentially conflicting outside business interests of its employees. The Company maintains a systematic program to assess compliance with these policies.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Management has conducted an assessment, including testing, using the criteria in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management has excluded Xorail LLC (“Xorail”), G&B Specialties, Inc. (“G&B”), Bach-Simpson Corporation (“Bach-Simpson”) and Swiger Coil Systems (“Swiger”) from its assessment of internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010 because the Company acquired Xorail effective March 12, 2010, G&B effective July 28, 2010, Bach-Simpson effective August 20, 2010 and Swiger effective November 5, 2010. Xorail, G&B, Bach-Simpson and Swiger are wholly owned subsidiaries whose total assets represents 5.3%, 3.6%, 1.4% and 4.8%, respectively and net income represents 3.8%, 0.4%, -0.3% and -0.1%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Based on its assessment, Management has concluded that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the COSO. The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included herein.

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s Management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by Management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 25, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

February 25, 2011

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation:

We have audited Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

As indicated in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management’s assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal controls of Xorail LLC (“Xorail”), G&B Specialties, Inc. (“G&B”), Bach-Simpson Corporation (“Bach-Simpson”) and Swiger Coil Systems (“Swiger”), which are included in the 2010 consolidated financial statements of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation and constitute 5.3%, 3.6%, 1.4% and 4.8%, respectively, of total assets as of December 31, 2010, and 3.8%, 0.4%, -0.3% and -0.1%, respectively, of net income for the year then ended. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of Xorail, G&B, Bach-Simpson, or Swiger.

In our opinion, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on the COSO criteria.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010 of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation and our report dated February 25, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

February 25, 2011

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


	December 31,
*In thousands, except share and par value*	2010			2009
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	236,941		$	188,659
Accounts receivable		258,149			208,260
Inventories		253,491			239,333
Deferred income taxes		39,573			40,533
Other		13,799			12,724

Total current assets		801,953			689,509
Property, plant and equipment		478,023			451,996
Accumulated depreciation		(271,798	)		(250,289	)

Property, plant and equipment, net		206,225			201,707
Other Assets
Goodwill		545,832			482,978
Other intangibles, net		216,913			187,630
Deferred income taxes		3,346			4,964
Other noncurrent assets		28,812			19,047

Total other assets		794,903			694,619

Total Assets	$	1,803,081		$	1,585,835

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	$	170,504		$	119,895
Customer deposits		23,810			44,251
Accrued compensation		39,870			30,423
Accrued warranty		20,510			20,025
Current portion of long-term debt		40,068			32,741
Commitments and contingencies		593			373
Other accrued liabilities		53,019			57,640

Total current liabilities		348,374			305,348
Long-term debt		382,007			359,039
Accrued postretirement and pension benefits		60,508			64,078
Deferred income taxes		76,505			52,156
Commitments and contingencies		900			1,110
Accrued warranty		15,003			9,182
Other long-term liabilities		16,397			16,009

Total liabilities		899,694			806,922
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued		—			—
Common stock, $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized: 66,174,767 shares issued and 47,954,085 and 47,688,695 outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively		662			662
Additional paid-in capital		339,861			329,707
Treasury stock, at cost, 18,220,682 and 18,486,072 shares, at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively		(290,081	)		(289,137	)
Retained earnings		887,406			766,221
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(38,077	)		(30,546	)

Total Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation shareholders’ equity		899,771			776,907
Non-controlling interest		3,616			2,006

Total shareholders’ equity		903,387			778,913

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	1,803,081		$	1,585,835

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


	Year ended December 31,
*In thousands, except per share data*	2010			2009			2008
Net sales	$	1,507,012		$	1,401,616		$	1,574,749
Cost of sales		(1,057,934	)		(1,008,290	)		(1,147,563	)

Gross profit		449,078			393,326			427,186
Selling, general and administrative expenses		(195,892	)		(160,998	)		(170,597	)
Engineering expenses		(40,203	)		(42,447	)		(38,981	)
Amortization expense		(10,173	)		(9,849	)		(5,092	)

Total operating expenses		(246,268	)		(213,294	)		(214,670	)
Income from operations		202,810			180,032			212,516
Other income and expenses
Interest expense, net		(15,923	)		(16,674	)		(8,508	)
Other (expense) income, net		(60	)		1			292

Income from continuing operations before income taxes		186,827			163,359			204,300
Income tax expense		(63,728	)		(48,304	)		(73,746	)

Income from continuing operations		123,099			115,055			130,554
Loss from discontinued operations (net of tax)		—			—			(3	)

Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders	$	123,099		$	115,055		$	130,551

Earnings Per Common Share
Basic
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders	$	2.57		$	2.41		$	2.69

Diluted
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders	$	2.56		$	2.39		$	2.66

Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic		47,597			47,499			48,232
Diluted		48,005			47,977			48,847

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


	Year Ended December 31,
*In thousands*	2010			2009			2008
Operating Activities
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders	$	123,099		$	115,055		$	130,551
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization		38,586			35,519			29,826
Stock-based compensation expense		11,765			3,620			10,475
Deferred income taxes		16,248			7,391			4,870
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment		777			(2,913	)		2,647
Excess income tax benefits from exercise of stock options		(2,570	)		(1,906	)		(1,922	)
Discontinued operations		—			—			(38	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
Accounts receivable		(34,255	)		80,541			(20,841	)
Inventories		(1,650	)		33,360			(42,726	)
Accounts payable		44,294			(48,238	)		14,303
Accrued income taxes		(5,811	)		841			(511	)
Accrued liabilities and customer deposits		(10,181	)		(56,203	)		31,512
Other assets and liabilities		(4,166	)		(4,767	)		(2,346	)

Net cash provided by operating activities		176,136			162,300			155,800
Investing Activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment		(20,843	)		(18,288	)		(19,715	)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment		418			4,091			447
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired		(138,198	)		(96,283	)		(398,132	)
Acquisition purchase price adjustments		2,368			(4,741	)		(41	)

Net cash used for investing activities		(156,255	)		(115,221	)		(417,441	)
Financing Activities
Proceeds from debt		248,400			197,500			236,000
Payments of debt		(218,083	)		(193,324	)		(385	)
Debt financing costs		—			—			(2,858	)
Stock repurchase		(8,381	)		(19,654	)		(45,796	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other benefit plans		3,256			2,532			2,768
Excess income tax benefits from exercise of stock options		2,570			1,906			1,922
Cash dividends ($0.04 per share for the year ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008)		(1,914	)		(1,917	)		(1,940	)

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		25,848			(12,957	)		189,711
Effect of changes in currency exchange rates		2,553			12,732			(20,954	)

Increase/(decrease) in cash		48,282			46,854			(92,884	)
Cash, beginning of year		188,659			141,805			234,689

Cash, end of year	$	236,941		$	188,659		$	141,805

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY


*In thousands, except share and per share data*	Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Common Stock Shares		Common Stock Amount		Additional Paid-in Capital			Treasury Stock Shares			Treasury Stock Amount			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total
Balance, December 31, 2007					66,174,767	$	662	$	320,928			(17,476,423	)	$	(238,131	)	$	524,538		$	9,271		$	617,268
Adjustment to Beginning Retained Earnings due to adoption of FAS 158																		(66	)					(66	)
Cash dividends ($0.04 dividend per share)																		(1,940	)					(1,940	)
Proceeds from treasury stock issued from the exercise of stock options and other benefit plans, net of tax									(2,816	)		526,913			7,506									4,690
Stock-based Compensation									10,475															10,475
Net income	$	130,551																130,551						130,551
Translation adjustment		(59,722	)																		(59,722	)		(59,722	)
Unrealized gains on foreign exchange contracts, net of $15 tax		26																			26			26
Change in pension and post retirement benefit plans, net of $4,493 tax		(10,115	)																		(10,115	)		(10,115	)

Stock Repurchase												(1,317,900	)		(45,796	)								(45,796	)
Total comprehensive income	$	60,740

Balance, December 31, 2008					66,174,767	$	662	$	328,587			(18,267,410	)	$	(276,421	)	$	653,083		$	(60,540	)	$	645,371
Cash dividends ($0.04 dividend per share)																		(1,917	)					(1,917	)
Proceeds from treasury stock issued from the exercise of stock options and other benefit plans, net of tax									(2,500	)		451,038			6,938									4,438
Stock-based Compensation									3,620															3,620
Net income	$	115,055																115,055						115,055
Translation adjustment		32,040																			32,040			32,040
Unrealized (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of $55 tax		(96	)																		(96	)		(96	)
Unrealized (loss) on interest rate swap contracts, net of $25 tax		(38	)																		(38	)		(38	)
Change in pension and post retirement benefit plans, net of $2,583 tax		(1,912	)																		(1,912	) )		(1,912	)

Stock Repurchase												(669,700	)		(19,654	)								(19,654	)
Total comprehensive income	$	145,049

Balance, December 31, 2009					66,174,767	$	662	$	329,707			(18,486,072	)	$	(289,137	)	$	766,221		$	(30,546	)	$	776,907
Cash dividends ($0.04 dividend per share)																		(1,914	)					(1,914	)
Proceeds from treasury stock issued from the exercise of stock options and other benefit plans, net of tax									(1,611	)		471,950			7,437									5,826
Stock-based Compensation									11,765															11,765
Net income	$	123,099																123,099						123,099
Translation adjustment		(2,633	)																		(2,633	)		(2,633	)
Unrealized (loss) on foreign exchange contracts, net of $30 tax		(52	)																		(52	)		(52	)
Unrealized (loss) on interest rate swap contracts, net of $980 tax		(1,495	)																		(1,495	)		(1,495	)
Change in pension and post retirement benefit plans, net of $1,807 tax		(3,351	)																		(3,351	)		(3,351	)

Stock Repurchase												(206,560	)		(8,381	)								(8,381	)
Total comprehensive income	$	115,568

Balance, December 31, 2010					66,174,767	$	662	$	339,861			(18,220,682	)	$	(290,081	)	$	887,406		$	(38,077	)	$	899,771

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.	BUSINESS

2.	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority owned subsidiaries. Such statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Sales between subsidiaries are billed at prices consistent with sales to third parties and are eliminated in consolidation.

Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The allowance for doubtful accounts receivable reflects our best estimate of probable losses inherent in our receivable portfolio determined on the basis of historical experience, specific allowances for known troubled accounts and other currently available evidence. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $7.5 million and $7.3 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Inventory costs include material, labor and overhead.

Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment additions are stated at cost. Expenditures for renewals and improvements are capitalized. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. The Company provides for book depreciation principally on the straight-line method. Accelerated depreciation methods are utilized for income tax purposes.

Leasing Arrangements The Company conducts a portion of its operations from leased facilities and finances certain equipment purchases through lease agreements. In those cases in which the lease term approximates the useful life of the leased asset or the lease meets certain other prerequisites, the leasing arrangement is classified as a capital lease. The remaining arrangements are treated as operating leases.

Intangible Assets Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized. Other intangibles (with definite lives) are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated economic lives. Amortizable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment when indicators of impairment are present. The Company tests goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at least annually. The Company performs its annual impairment test during the fourth quarter after the annual forecasting process is completed, and is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Periodically, Management of the Company assesses whether or not an indicator of impairment is present that would necessitate a goodwill impairment analysis be performed.

The goodwill impairment analysis is performed by comparing the carrying amount of the reporting unit to its estimated fair value and to the extent that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair

value, the reporting unit’s carrying value of goodwill is compared to the implied fair value of goodwill. To the extent that the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of goodwill, impairment exists and must be recognized.

The Company reviews goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level. The Company prepares its goodwill impairment analysis by comparing the estimated fair value of each reporting unit, using an income approach (a discounted cash flow model) as well as a market approach, with its carrying value. The income approach and the market approach are equally weighted in arriving at fair value, which the Company has applied consistently.

The discounted cash flow model requires several assumptions including future sales growth, EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) margins and capital expenditures for the reporting units. The discounted cash flow model also requires the use of a discount rate and a terminal revenue growth rate (the revenue growth rate for the period beyond the three years forecasted by the reporting units), as well as projections of future operating margins. During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company used a discount rate for each of its reporting units ranging from 11% to 13% and a terminal revenue growth rate of 1% to 3%. The difference in the discount rates is based on the underlying markets and risks associated with each of the Company’s reporting units.

The market approach requires several assumptions including EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) multiples for comparable companies that operate in the same markets as the Company’s reporting units. During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company used EBITDA multiples for its reporting units ranging from 6.0 to 12.0. The difference in the EBITDA multiples is due to the underlying markets associated with each of the Company’s reporting units.

The fair value of each reporting units exceeded the carrying value of each reporting unit by more than 10% as of the date of the Company’s impairment test.

Warranty Costs Warranty costs are accrued based on Management’s estimates of repair or upgrade costs per unit and historical experience. Warranty expense was $22.8 million, $20.4 million and $17.1 million for 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Accrued warranty was $35.5 million and $29.2 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws. The provision for income taxes includes federal, state and foreign income taxes.

Stock-Based Compensation The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock-based compensation based on the grant date fair value. This expense must be recognized ratably over the requisite service period following the date of grant.

Financial Derivatives and Hedging Activities The Company has entered into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the impact of changes in currency exchange rates. Forward contracts are agreements with a counterparty to exchange two distinct currencies at a set exchange rate for delivery on a set date at some point in the future. There is no exchange of funds until the delivery date. At the delivery date the Company can either take delivery of the currency or settle on a net basis.

$3.4 million U.S.) with an average exchange rate of 7.19 ZAR per $1 USD, resulting in the recording of a current liability of $192,000 and a corresponding offset in accumulated other comprehensive income of $122,000, net of tax.

Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, except for the Company’s Mexican operations whose functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, are translated at the rate of exchange in effect on the balance sheet date while income and expenses are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from transactions, and the translation of financial statements are recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements based upon the provisions of ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters.” The effects of currency exchange rate changes on intercompany transactions and balances of a long-term investment nature are accumulated and carried as a component of shareholders’ equity. The effects of currency exchange rate changes on intercompany transactions that are denominated in a currency other than an entity’s functional currency are charged or credited to earnings. Foreign exchange transaction losses recognized in other (expense) income, net were $1.0 million, $1.3 million and $0.4 million for 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Noncontrolling Interests On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted the amendment under ASC 810 “Consolidation” related to noncontrolling interests in consolidated financial statements. This amendment establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. The amendment clarifies that a noncontrolling interest should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements and requires net income attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest to be disclosed separately on the face of the consolidated statement of income. The presentation and disclosure requirements of the amendment require retrospective application to all prior periods presented. In accordance with ASC 810, the Company classified noncontrolling interests as equity on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was not material.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as net income and all other non-owner changes in shareholders’ equity. The Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income consists

of foreign currency translation adjustments, foreign currency hedges, foreign exchange contracts, interest rate swaps, and pension and post retirement related adjustments.

Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 605 “Revenue Recognition.” Revenue is recognized when products have been shipped to the respective customers, title has passed and the price for the product has been determined.

The Company recognizes revenues on long-term contracts based on the percentage of completion method of accounting. The units-of-delivery method or other input-based or output-based measures, as appropriate, are used to measure the progress toward completion of individual contracts. Contract revenues and cost estimates are reviewed and revised quarterly at a minimum and adjustments are reflected in the accounting period as such amounts are determined. Provisions are made currently for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts.

Certain pre-production costs relating to long-term production and supply contracts have been deferred and will be recognized over the life of the contracts. Deferred pre-production costs were $11.9 million and $12.1 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Significant Customers and Concentrations of Credit Risk The Company’s trade receivables are from rail and transit industry original equipment manufacturers, Class I railroads, railroad carriers and commercial companies that utilize rail cars in their operations, such as utility and chemical companies. No one customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s consolidated net sales in 2010, 2009 and 2008.

Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs All fees billed to the customer for shipping and handling are classified as a component of net revenues. All costs associated with shipping and handling is classified as a component of cost of sales.

Research and Development Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company incurred costs of approximately $40.2 million, $42.4 million and $39.0 million, respectively.

Employees As of December 31, 2010, approximately 28% of the Company’s workforce was covered by collective bargaining agreements. These agreements are generally effective from 2011 through 2013. Agreements expiring in 2011 cover approximately 11% of the Company’s workforce.

Earnings Per Share Basic and diluted earnings per common share is computed in accordance with ASC 260 “Earnings Per Share.” Unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method included in ASC 260-10-55. (See Note 11 “Earnings Per Share” included herein)

Reclassifications Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified, where necessary, to conform to the current year presentation.

Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from the estimates. On an ongoing basis, Management reviews its estimates based on currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.

3.	ACQUISITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

The Company made the following acquisitions operating as a business unit or component of a business unit in the Freight Group:

•

On August 20, 2010, the Company acquired Bach-Simpson Corporation (“Bach-Simpson”), a designer and manufacturer of electronic instrumentation devices for rail and transit markets, for a net purchase price of approximately $12.0 million, resulting in preliminary additional goodwill of $3.4 million, of which $2.6 million will be deductible for tax purposes.

•

On July 28, 2010, the Company acquired G&B Specialties, Inc. (“G&B”), a manufacturer of railroad track and signaling products, for a net purchase price of approximately $31.8 million, net of cash received, resulting in preliminary additional goodwill of $13.0 million, none of which will be deductible for tax purposes.

•

On March 12, 2010, the Company acquired Xorail LLC (“Xorail”), a leading provider of signal engineering and design services. The purchase price was $39.9 million, net of cash received, resulting in preliminary additional goodwill of $29.2 million, none of which will be deductible for tax purposes.

•

On October 1, 2009, the Company acquired Unifin International LP, and its affiliate, Cardinal Pumps and Exchangers, Inc. (“Unifin”), a manufacturer of cooling systems and related equipment for the power generation and transmission industry. The purchase price was $92.9 million, net of cash received, resulting in goodwill of $56.4 million, of which $31.3 million will be deductible for tax purposes.

•

On December 5, 2008, the Company acquired Standard Car Truck Company (“SCT”), a manufacturer and designer of stabilization systems for freight cars, including engineered truck (undercarriage) components such as springs, friction wedges and wear plates. Its Barber^® brand truck design is used throughout the world and holds a leading share of the North American market. The company also manufactures and services locomotives components, including compressors and pumps. The purchase price was $302.6 million, net of cash received, resulting in goodwill of $154.7 million, of which all will be deductible for tax purposes. Included in the purchase price of $302.6 million is $25.0 million related to an escrow deposit, which may be released to the Company for indemnity claims in accordance with the purchase and escrow agreements.

•

On December 5, 2008, the Company acquired a majority of Beijing Wabtec Huaxia Technology Company, Ltd. (“Huaxia”) for $5.6 million. Huaxia manufactures friction products including brake shoes, pads and linings for the freight car market in China.

The Company made the following acquisitions operating as a business unit or component of a business unit in the Transit Group:

•

On November 5, 2010, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Swiger Coil Systems (“Swiger”), a manufacturer of traction motors and electric coils for the rail and power generation markets for a net purchase price of approximately $43.0 million, resulting in a preliminary additional goodwill of $18.4 million, of which all will be deductible for tax purposes.

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On June 30, 2008, the Company acquired 100% of the stock of Poli S.p.A. (Poli), a European based manufacturer of rail braking equipment including brake discs for high speed applications, as well as tread brake units and pneumatic brake valves that meet International Union of Railways (UIC) standards. The purchase price was €55.2 million (about $87.0 million USD), net of cash received, resulting in goodwill of $38.9 million, of which none will be deductible for tax purposes. Included in the purchase price is $11.8 million related to an escrow deposit, which may be released to the Company for indemnity claims, environmental claims or allocation of tax liabilities in accordance with the purchase and escrow agreements.

The 2010 acquisitions listed above include escrow deposits of $21.2 million, which may be released to the Company for indemnity and other claims in accordance with the purchase and escrow agreements.

For the Swiger, Bach-Simpson, G&B, Xorail and Unifin acquisitions, the following table summarizes the preliminary estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition:


	Swiger			Bach-Simpson			G&B			Xorail			Unifin
*In thousands*	November 5, 2010			August 20, 2010			July 28, 2010			March 12, 2010			October 1, 2009
Current assets	$	9,650		$	3,818		$	8,330		$	11,147		$	8,770
Property, plant & equipment		2,978			213			5,510			2,905			5,552
Goodwill and other intangible assets		33,137			8,494			28,947			35,074			89,855
Other assets		—			—			43			226			1,135

Total assets acquired		45,765			12,525			42,830			49,352			105,312
Total liabilities assumed		(2,759	)		(532	)		(10,988	)		(9,409	)		(12,387	)

Net assets acquired	$	43,006		$	11,993		$	31,842		$	39,943		$	92,925

Of the preliminary allocation of $14.8 million of acquired intangible assets for Swiger, exclusive of goodwill, $6.2 million was assigned to customer relationships, $5.1 million was assigned to trade names, $2.4 million was assigned to long-term contracts, $560,000 was assigned to non-compete agreements and $510,000 was assigned to customer backlog. The trade names are considered to have an indefinite useful life while the customer relationships’ average useful life is 15 years, the long term contracts average useful life is four years and the non-compete agreements average useful life is two years.

Of the preliminary allocation of $5.1 million of acquired intangible assets for Bach-Simpson, exclusive of goodwill, $2.9 million was assigned to customer relationships, $486,000 was assigned to long-term contracts, $914,000 was assigned to trade names and $752,000 was assigned to customer backlog. The trade names are considered to have an indefinite useful life while the customer relationships’ average useful life is 15 years and the long term contracts average useful life is two years.

Of the preliminary allocation of $15.9 million of acquired intangible assets for G&B, exclusive of goodwill, $12.3 million was assigned to customer relationships, $2.8 million was assigned to trade names and $850,000 was assigned to customer backlog. The trade names are considered to have an indefinite useful life while the customer relationships’ average useful life is 15 years.

Of the preliminary allocation of $5.9 million of acquired intangible assets for Xorail, exclusive of goodwill, $4.3 million was assigned to customer relationships, $426,000 was assigned to intellectual property, $470,000 was assigned to non-compete agreements and $750,000 was assigned to customer backlog. The customer relationships’ average useful life is 20 years, the intellectual property’s average useful life is six years and the non-compete agreements’ average useful life is six years.

Of the allocation of $33.5 million of acquired intangible assets for Unifin, exclusive of goodwill, $14.8 million was assigned to trade names, $16.2 million was assigned to customer relationships, $278,000 was assigned to patents and $2.2 million was assigned to customer backlog. The trade names are considered to have an indefinite useful life while the customer relationships’ average useful life is 10 years and patents’ average useful life is three years.

On December 31, 2010, the Company acquired Adantech Industria e Comercio de Metal (“Adantech”), a manufacturer of a variety of brake shoes and pads for subway cars, locomotives and freight cars for a net purchase price of approximately $1.9 million, resulting in preliminary additional goodwill of $1.8 million, of which all will be deductible for tax purposes.

On September 15, 2010, the Company formed a joint venture in China to manufacture transformer oil coolers, generator coolers and related products for the power generation market. The Company invested $1.5 million for a 60% interest in Hubei Dengfeng Unifin Electrical Equipment Cooling System Co., Ltd. (“Unifin DF”). On July 22, 2009, the Company acquired certain assets related to the production of rubber products for $3.4 million. On October 27, 2008, the Company acquired certain assets related to the development, sale, service, and maintenance of software programs used in train management systems for $4.5 million. Operating results have been included in the consolidated statement of operations from the acquisition date forward.

On December 31, 2008, the Company invested $2.8 million in Shenyang CNR Wabtec Railway Brake Technology Company, Ltd. (“Shenyang”) for a minority interest in a joint venture Company. On September 9, 2010, the Company invested an additional $8.0 million in this joint venture. Shenyang manufactures braking equipment for the freight car market in China.

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents income statement results as if Unifin, Xorail, G&B, Bach-Simpson, and Swiger had occurred January 1, 2009:


	For the year ended December 31,
*In thousands, except per share*	2010		2009
Net sales	$	1,559,340	$	1,537,429
Gross profit		467,654		446,373
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders		128,275		133,943
Diluted earnings per share
As reported	$	2.56	$	2.39
Pro forma	$	2.66	$	2.79

4.	SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES


	For the year ended December 31,
*In thousands*	2010		2009		2008
Interest paid during the year	$	16,814	$	17,693	$	11,449
Income taxes paid during the year, net of amount refunded		46,106		35,766		62,798
Business acquisitions:
Fair value of assets acquired	$	166,048	$	111,583	$	447,406
Liabilities assumed		26,280		13,760		41,169

Cash paid		139,768		97,823		406,237
Less cash acquired		1,570		1,540		8,105

Net cash paid	$	138,198	$	96,283	$	398,132

On July 31, 2006, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. On February 20, 2008 the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $100 million of the Company’s outstanding shares. The Company intends to purchase these shares on the open market or in negotiated or block trades. No time limit was set for the completion of the program. The program qualifies under the 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement as well as the 6.875% Senior Notes currently outstanding.

5.	INVENTORIES

The components of inventory, net of reserves, were:


	December 31,
*In thousands*	2010		2009
Raw materials	$	108,768	$	98,196
Work-in-process		81,254		87,155
Finished goods		63,469		53,982

Total inventories	$	253,491	$	239,333

6.	PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT

The major classes of depreciable assets are as follows:


	December 31,
*In thousands*	2010			2009
Machinery and equipment	$	347,389		$	328,172
Buildings and improvements		116,888			110,949
Land and improvements		10,323			9,448
Locomotive leased fleet		3,423			3,427

PP&E		478,023			451,996
Less: accumulated depreciation		(271,798	)		(250,289	)

Total	$	206,225		$	201,707

The estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment are as follows:


	Years
Land improvements		10 to 20
Buildings and improvements		20 to 40
Machinery and equipment		3 to 15
Locomotive leased fleet		4 to 15

Depreciation expense was $28.4 million, $25.7 million, and $24.7 million for 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

7.	INTANGIBLES

Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized. Other intangibles (with definite lives) are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated economic lives. Goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are reviewed annually during the fourth quarter for impairment by applying a fair-value-based test and more frequently when indicators of impairment are present. The fair value was determined using a combination of discounted cash flow analysis and market multiples based upon historical and projected financial information. Goodwill and indefinite live intangible assets were not impaired at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

Goodwill was $545.8 million and $483.0 million at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The adjustment to preliminary purchase price allocation of $0.5 million to Goodwill is due to Ricon and Unifin. The change in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the year ended December 31, 2010 is as follows:


*In thousands*	Freight Group		Transit Group			Total
Balance at December 31, 2009	$	311,230	$	171,748		$	482,978
Adjustment to preliminary purchase price allocation		1,783		(2,368	)		(585	)
Acquisition		47,560		18,387			65,947
Foreign currency impact		4,031		(6,539	)		(2,508	)

Balance at December 31, 2010	$	364,604	$	181,228		$	545,832

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company’s trademarks had a net carrying amount of $103.5 million and $96.0 million, respectively, and the Company believes these intangibles have an indefinite life. Intangible assets of the Company, other than goodwill and trademarks, consist of the following:


	December 31,
*In thousands*	2010		2009
Patents, non-compete, and other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $29,431 and $26,135	$	14,363	$	10,832
Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $13,614 and $7,122		99,039		80,806

Total	$	113,402	$	91,638

The weighted average useful lives of patents, customer relationships and intellectual property were six years, 16 years and 17 years respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $10.2 million, $9.8 million, and $5.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

Amortization expense for the five succeeding years is as follows (in thousands):


2011	$	10,409
2012	$	9,774
2013	$	8,808
2014	$	8,684
2015	$	8,188

8.	LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consisted of the following:


	December 31,
*In thousands*	2010		2009
6.875% senior notes, due 2013	$	150,000	$	150,000
Term Loan Facility		137,500		170,000
Revolving Credit Facility		134,000		71,000
Capital Leases		575		780

Total		422,075		391,780
Less—current portion		40,068		32,741

Long-term portion	$	382,007	$	359,039

2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement

On November 4, 2008, the Company refinanced its existing unsecured revolving credit agreement with a consortium of commercial banks. This “2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement” provides the company with a $300 million five-year revolving credit facility and a $200 million five-year term loan facility. The Company incurred $2.9 million of deferred financing cost related to the 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement. Both facilities expire in January 2013. The 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement borrowings bear variable interest rates indexed to the indices described below. At December 31, 2010, the Company had available bank borrowing capacity, net of $28.9 million of letters of credit, of approximately $137.1 million, subject to certain financial covenant restrictions.

Under the 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement, the Company may elect a Base Rate of interest or an interest rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) of interest (“the Alternate Rate”). The Base Rate adjusts on a daily basis and is the greater of the PNC, N.A. prime rate, 30-day LIBOR plus 150 basis points or the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5% per annum, plus a margin that ranges from 25 to 50 basis points. The Alternate rate is based on quoted LIBOR rates plus a margin that ranges from 125 to 200 basis points. Both the Base Rate and Alternate Rate margins are dependent on the Company’s consolidated total indebtedness to cash flow ratios. The initial Base Rate margin is 25 basis points and the Alternate Rate margin is 125 basis points. At December 31, 2010 the weighted average interest rate on the Company’s variable rate debt was 1.58%. To reduce the impact of interest rate changes on a portion of this variable-rate debt, the Company entered into an interest rate swap which effectively converted a portion of the debt from variable to fixed-rate borrowing during the term of the swap contract. On December 31, 2010, the notional value of the interest rate swaps outstanding was $137.0 million and effectively changed the Company’s interest rate on bank debt at December 31, 2010 from a variable rate to a fixed rate of 2.27%. The interest rate swap agreements mature at various times through December 2012. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty. However, since only the cash interest payments are exchanged, exposure is significantly less than the notional amount. The counterparty is a large financial institution with an excellent credit rating and history of performance. The Company currently believes the risk of nonperformance is negligible.

6.875% Senior Notes Due August 2013

In August 2003, the Company issued $150 million of Senior Notes due in 2013 (“the Notes”). The Notes were issued at par. Interest on the Notes accrues at a rate of 6.875% per annum and is payable semi-annually on January 31 and July 31 of each year. The proceeds were used to repay debt outstanding under the Company’s existing credit agreement, and for general corporate purposes. The principal balance is due in full at maturity.

Debt and Capital Leases

Scheduled principal repayments of debt and capital lease balances as of December 31, 2010 are as follows:


2011	$	40,065
2012		40,290
2013		341,541
2014		41
2015		30
Future years		108

Total	$	422,075

9.	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans that cover certain U.S., Canadian, German, and United Kingdom employees and which provide benefits of stated amounts for each year of service of the employee. The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for the U.S., Canadian, German and U.K. plans.

The following tables provide information regarding the Company’s defined benefit pension plans summarized by U.S. and international components.

Obligations and Funded Status


	U.S.						International
*In thousands*	2010			2009			2010			2009
Change in projected benefit obligation
Obligation at beginning of year	$	(47,027	)	$	(46,408	)	$	(128,997	)	$	(100,183	)
Service cost		(267	)		(282	)		(2,915	)		(2,775	)
Interest cost		(2,488	)		(2,745	)		(7,531	)		(6,864	)
Employee contributions		—			—			(459	)		(438	)
Plan curtailments		—			—			(1,040	)		(1,015	)
Plan amendments		—			(28	)		(84	)		—
Benefits paid		3,709			4,028			9,864			11,981
Expenses paid		—			—			402			660
Premiums paid		—			—			184			186
Acquisitions		—			—			—			(6,870	)
Actuarial loss		(1,550	)		(1,592	)		(9,318	)		(10,138	)
Effect of currency rate changes		—			—			(1,257	)		(13,541	)

Obligation at end of year	$	(47,623	)	$	(47,027	)	$	(141,151	)	$	(128,997	)

Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	34,872		$	32,164		$	112,602		$	78,843
Actual return on plan assets		3,724			5,152			12,201			14,984
Employer contributions		4,851			1,584			8,364			11,897
Employee contributions		—			—			459			438
Benefits paid		(3,709	)		(4,028	)		(9,864	)		(11,981	)
Expenses paid		—			—			(402	)		(660	)
Premiums paid		—			—			(184	)		(186	)
Acquisitions		—			—			—			6,813
Effect of currency rate changes		—			—			2,392			12,454

Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	39,738		$	34,872		$	125,568		$	112,602

Funded status
Fair value of plan assets	$	39,738		$	34,872		$	125,568		$	112,602
Benefit obligations		(47,623	)		(47,027	)		(141,151	)		(128,997	)

Funded Status	$	(7,885	)	$	(12,155	)	$	(15,583	)	$	(16,395	)

Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
Noncurrent assets	$	—		$	—		$	3,514		$	4,124
Current liabilities		—			—			(370	)		(376	)
Noncurrent liabilities		(7,885	)		(12,155	)		(18,727	)		(20,143	)

Net amount recognized	$	(7,885	)	$	(12,155	)	$	(15,583	)	$	(16,395	)

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consist of:
Initial net obligation	$	—		$	—		$	(1,086	)	$	(1,291	)
Prior service costs		(222	)		(284	)		(1,076	)		(1,359	)
Net actuarial loss		(28,683	)		(29,242	)		(28,263	)		(25,145	)

Net amount recognized	$	(28,905	)	$	(29,526	)	$	(30,425	)	$	(27,795	)

The aggregate accumulated benefit obligation for the U.S. pension plans was $47.2 million and $46.5 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The aggregate accumulated benefit obligation for the international pension plans was $131.2 million and $119.0 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.


	U.S.						International
*In thousands*	2010			2009			2010			2009
Information for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation	$	(47,623	)	$	(47,027	)	$	(73,387	)	$	(84,624	)
Accumulated benefit obligation		(47,217	)		(46,472	)		(67,298	)		(77,767	)
Fair value of plan assets		39,738			34,872			54,865			64,105
Information for pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation	$	(47,623	)	$	(47,027	)	$	(82,368	)	$	(84,624	)
Fair value of plan assets		39,738