ClassMaster in Mexico City: Rail Tech Boosts Yard Efficiency

Heico Cos. acquires Kershaw, expanding its rail maintenance portfolio. Trainyard Tech deploys ClassMaster, optimizing yard management in Mexico.

ClassMaster in Mexico City: Rail Tech Boosts Yard Efficiency
November 9, 2025 12:54 pm
A+
A-

“`html

Introduction

Heico Cos. has acquired Kershaw, a rail maintenance and vegetation management equipment provider, while Trainyard Tech LLC will deploy its ClassMaster™ process control system at Ferrocarril y Terminal del Valle de Mexico’s yard in Mexico City.

Kershaw Acquisition by Heico Cos.

Heico Cos. has acquired Kershaw, a rail maintenance and vegetation management equipment provider. Financial details were not disclosed. Kershaw will join the heavy equipment segment of Heico’s applied solutions group, according to a Heico press release.

Heico officials stated that the acquisition aims to position Kershaw for increased scale, enhanced resources, and deeper market reach. “This move strengthens our market leadership in rail maintenance, vegetation management and adjacent maintenance-of-way sectors, positioning us for long-term success,” said Derran Smith, president of Heico’s heavy equipment segment.

ClassMaster Deployment in Mexico City

Trainyard Tech LLC will deploy its flagship ClassMaster™ process control system at Ferrocarril y Terminal del Valle de Mexico’s yard in Mexico City. This marks the system’s first installation in Mexico. The ClassMaster system provides fully automated train classification, routing, and yard management.

According to a Trainyard Tech press release, the technology increases throughput, reduces dwell times, and improves safety. ClassMaster is currently operational at U.S. and Canadian rail yards.

Last June 2025, we published an article about Renfe’s cutting-edge Aranjuez maintenance hub. Click here to read – Future of Rail: Renfe’s Railway Technology Hub, Aranjuez: Essential Guide

Conclusion

Heico Cos. has acquired Kershaw. Trainyard Tech LLC will deploy its ClassMaster™ process control system at Ferrocarril y Terminal del Valle de Mexico’s yard in Mexico City.

Company Summary

Heico Cos.: A company that has acquired Kershaw, a rail maintenance and vegetation management equipment provider.

Kershaw: A rail maintenance and vegetation management equipment provider, now part of Heico’s heavy equipment segment.

Trainyard Tech LLC: The company deploying the ClassMaster™ process control system.

Ferrocarril y Terminal del Valle de Mexico: The location of the first ClassMaster™ installation in Mexico.

Technology

ClassMaster™: A process control system from Trainyard Tech LLC used for automated train classification, routing, and yard management.

“`