FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 4, 2025 — North American Rail Solutions (NARS), a portfolio company of DFW Capital Partners, has announced a strategic merger with ZA Construction, based in Brandon, Mississippi. The move strengthens NARS’ position as a top provider of railroad design, maintenance, repair, construction, and support services across the U.S. and Canada.

Founded in 2010 by Zachary Ainsworth, ZA Construction has built its reputation on delivering responsive and solution-focused rail support services. The company has become a trusted partner to Class I railroads, short lines, and industrial operators by emphasizing reliability and minimizing operational disruption for customers.

“We are looking forward to partnering with Zach and the whole ZA team, who have built a great American business doing critically important work to keep the nation’s Class 1 and short line railroads operating safely and efficiently,” said Tom Lucario, President and CEO of NARS. “We are confident that we can bring strategic direction, valuable capital, shared services and other support to help ZA continue to grow into the leading player in its markets.”

For Ainsworth, the merger represents both continuity and expansion. “I am excited about this combination with NARS, which will allow ZA to continue to service our important Class 1, short line and industrial customers, while benefitting from the resources and North American reach of a much larger company,” he said. “I look forward to being part of the NARS team and expanding the customer base, capabilities and value proposition of the combined business.”

NARS itself has been on a steady growth path. In 2021, DFW Capital Partners partnered with the management team of American Track to form North American Rail Solutions, consolidating operations under a larger umbrella. Today, NARS operates from more than 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada, providing mission-critical services that ensure the safety, compliance, and performance of railway assets. Its customer base spans manufacturing, petrochemical, mining, agriculture, food and beverage, raw materials, ports, transit agencies, and both Class I and short-line railroads.

With nearly $2 billion in assets under management, DFW Capital Partners continues to back service-oriented businesses across industrial and healthcare sectors. The firm sees this merger as part of a long-term strategy to scale companies with strong reputations and operational excellence.

By combining NARS’ national footprint and resources with ZA’s specialized expertise and customer relationships, the merged company aims to set a new benchmark in outsourced rail services across North America.

Originally reported by North American Rail Solutions in PR News Wire.