2013 Railway Supply Institute Annual Report & Membership Directory

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Table of conTenTs

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About Us 2

Leadership 4

Chairman’s Message 6

President’s Message 8

Strategic Goals 10

Our Membership 11

Scholarship Program 13

aDVocacY 14

Top Five Legislative Issues 14

Work in Washington 16

The Power of Coalitions 18

Operation Lifesaver 19

connecTIon 20

Conferences and Events 20

Industry Committees 24

ARCI’s Freight Car Statistics 28

MeMbeRsHIP DIRecToRY 30

advertising Index 48

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RSI: Support, Connection, Advocacy

The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) acts on behalf of suppliers to North American railroads and their employees. RSI connects members to their customers and partners, supports industry improvement, assists members in the global marketplace, and represents the industry during the regulatory and legislative process. RSI is the only all-inclu-sive trade association for the entire railway supply industry.

RSI represents a diverse group of railway suppliers involved in the manufacture of products and services in the freight car, locomotive, maintenance-of-way, communications and

signaling, leasing, and passenger rail industries.

Support . . . Support of railway suppliers is important to the railroad industry. RSI organizes eight industry committees on critical issues, such as safe transportation of hazardous materials, grade crossing safety, and technical standards. Our committees assist members in collaborating to resolve the technical, legislative, and regulatory issues unique to the railway supply industry (details, p. 24).

Connection . . . Railway suppliers are connected and strengthened by RSI. RSI members meet and do business with freight and passenger railroads and other suppliers at trade shows and industry events in the United States and abroad. RSI is the center of the industry network, giving members an opportunity to connect with the true decision-makers in the rail industry (details, p. 20).

Advocacy . . . RSI is your voice in Washington, D.C.RSI is the premier voice for the railway supply industry on Capitol Hill and among the regula-tory agencies. RSI diligently advocates for safe, sensible, and efficient solutions that work for rail, suppliers, and the people who depend on the industry to move goods. RSI aids members in communicating their interests to legislators, regulators, and other industry stakeholders (details, p. 14).

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LeadershipThrough forward thinking and collaboration, the RSI Board of Directors is poised to handle our diverse industry and its chang-ing needs. The board shares in the responsibility of developing short-term goals and long-term strategy; overseeing confer-ences and events; and manag-ing financial and policy issues. The combination of leadership, experiences, and resources pro-duces a unique and well-round-ed governing body.

Officers• Chair Fred R. Sasser,

Chicago Freight Car Leasing Company

• Vice Chair Michael Foxx, Strato, Inc.• Secretary/Treasurer

Jeff Stearns, Wabtec Corporation

DirectOrs• Patrick T. Ameen,

Amsted Rail Company, Inc.• Patrick Casey,

TTX Company• Thomas F. DeJoseph,

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.

• Thomas Ellman, GATX Corporation

• Jim Frantz, Graham-White Manufacturing Company

• Jessica Kramer Havens, Diesel Supply Co., Inc.

• Michael Ogden, Morton Manufacturing Co.

• John Paljug, Siemens Industry, Inc.

• Edward Whalen, FreightCar America, Inc.

• Michael J. Mitrovich, MPL Technology Inc. (Honorary Director)

• John Fox, NARSTCO Steel (REMSA Representative)

• Thomas J. Ulrich, Arthur N. Ulrich Company (RSSI Representative)

Newly electeD fOr 2014• David Brabb, Sharma and

Associates• Dan O’Neal, The Greenbrier

Companies • Patrice Powers, GE Rail Car Services

staffThe RSI staff is dedicated, knowl-edgeable, and eager to serve the railway supply industry in all aspects of association management. Guided by the RSI mission of supporting, connecting, and advocating for the railway supply industry and its members, the RSI staff promotes the industry by working in government relations, hosting trade shows and marketing events, connecting mem-bers to their customers, and creating a forum for industry collaboration.

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Nicole B. Brewin Vice President of Government [email protected]

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RSI Staff (pictured left to right, from top):Thomas D. Simpson; Robyn M. Leach; Nicole B. Brewin; Amanda T. Patrick; and Brian Kellman.

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Chairman’s message


RSI: Moving the Industry Forward

As we reflect on RSI’s activities in 2013, we can see that RSI has con-tinued to move the railway supply industry forward by affecting policy through our advocacy program in Washington, D.C.; our trade shows that allow members to market their products directly to their customers (in the United States and abroad); and the collaboration of our members through our industry committees. Our 280-plus members continue to keep our association strong, and for that, I am thankful.

In early 2013, RSI commissioned a membership survey designed to mea-sure service quality and the value of RSI programs, and to gauge interest in new programs (details, p. 11). The survey results were gratifying, with members giving high marks to RSI’s performance on trade shows, com-munications, and government relations.

With the survey results in hand, the RSI Board and staff are making strides to implement programs that reflect the needs and interests of our membership. We learned there is strong interest in international marketing. Our suc-cess with the USA Pavilion at Business on Rails 2013 in São Paulo, Brazil, solidified that enthusiasm, and we look forward to providing more of these opportunities in 2014 and beyond. We also learned that our members want to know the needs of the Class I railroads. We are exploring the possibility of a marketing event with a Class I. Look for an announcement about this exciting opportunity in early 2014.

This past year, RSI was pleased with the success of Railway Interchange 2013, which welcomed over 7,800 attend-ees and 657 exhibitors. For the first time ever, we cohosted a USA Pavilion at Business on Rails in Brazil. My com-pany participated in the pavilion and was very satisfied with the event and the quality of new prospects we met. We were happy to learn that the USA Pavilion at Business on Rails will be bigger and better in 2014. Please see the Conferences and Events section (p. 20) to learn more about this and our upcoming trade shows, including RSI/CMA (Coordinated Mechanical Associations) 2014 in Montreal and Railway Interchange 2015.

RSI continues to be the premier advocate for the railway supply industry in Washington, D.C. In 2013, we visited over 100 congressional offices, covering issues such as the Section 130 highway-rail grade crossing program, big trucks, investment in passenger rail and freight, and tank car issues (see p. 14). We also created a passenger-specific committee for those companies doing business with passenger rail (see p. 24). Look for a renewed effort in 2014 as Congress debates transportation funding, rail safety, and the future of intercity passenger rail.

Finally, I encourage all of our members to get involved and take advantage of what RSI has to offer. RSI is only as strong as the members it serves, and your voice is a critical part of our association. I have been honored to be the chairman of the RSI Board of Directors this year. I know that under the leadership of 2014 Chairman Mike Foxx and RSI President Tom Simpson, RSI will continue to serve its membership well.

Fred Sasser,Chicago Freight Car Leasing,2013 RSI Chairman

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president’s message


Growth Plus Constants Equals Success

Last January, I celebrated my 25th year at RSI and its predecessor orga-nization, the Railway Progress Institute (RPI). Much has changed in those 25 years, but much remains the same.

In 1988 at RPI, we were working on legislative goals, which included advo-cating for the Section 130 grade crossing program, supporting investments in high speed rail, preventing an increase in truck sizes and weights, work-ing to prevent railroad reregulation, and opposing coal slurry pipelines.

Today, while we beat back the coal slurry pipeline proposal, many of our goals and efforts remain intact. We are still fighting for the Section 130 program, asking for investment in high speed rail, and diligently touting rail as the best method for carrying freight, not bigger, heavier trucks.

Our annual trade show and conference continues to grow in attendance, in number of exhibits, and in those attending the Coordinated Mechanical Association (CMA) technical sessions. This year, we added the League of Railway Industry Women as the fifth CMA, and we couldn’t be more delighted. Finally, our industry committees, such as Tank Cars and State Tax, continue to serve our industry and our customers.

A constant at RSI through much of our growth has been the RSI staff: Robyn Leach, vice president of administra-tion (12-plus years), Nicole Brewin, vice president of government affairs (10-plus years), Amanda Patrick, direc-tor of trade shows (five-plus years), and Brian Kellman, membership coordinator (two-plus years). Their talents, knowledge, and commitment to our members has helped RSI to grow.

Another constant has been the support of the Board of Directors. Their leadership, guidance, and support has been an integral part of our success. We strive to have broad-based representation on our board both in company size and dis-cipline, and I am pleased to say that our leadership reflects the diversity of the industry and our membership. Our 2014 chairman is Mike Foxx, president and CEO of Strato Inc., a small company; vice chairman is Jeff Stearns, vice president, sales and marketing, Locomotive and Electronic Group at Wabtec Corp., a large and diverse company; and secretary-treasurer is Tom DeJoseph, vice president, marketing and sales, Loram Maintenance of Way, from the track side.

The final and most important constant: continued interest in our activities from our membership. One of our most successful years was 2013, with 284 total member companies (see p. 30) and the largest trade show in our history, in terms of booth sales and attendance. Interestingly, over 80% of our membership comprises small businesses with revenues of less than $11 million. It is clear to me that RSI’s strength comes from our membership’s diversity.

As you read the 2013 Annual Report & Membership Directory and reflect on the activities that RSI undertakes for its members, I think you will agree that RSI is poised to continue to grow in 2014 and beyond.

Tom Simpson, President,Railway Supply Institute


Growth Plus Constants Equals Success


Our Strategic Goals In 2013, under the guidance of the board of directors and using the results of a membership survey, RSI developed a strategic plan. It identified current strengths, areas for improvement, and additional benefits. The plan covers the following areas:

Communications & Publications: Enhance RSI website (www.rsiweb.org) with members-only section; implement social media program; and continue industry profiles and other articles highlighting membership in RSI newsletter.

Government Relations: Provide leadership on policy goals; work with industry coali-tions; increase member participation in advocacy efforts; and market and publicize efforts to industry.

Industry Committees: Provide a profes-sional forum for members to meet and dis-cuss issues collectively; promote notable committee findings; and continue to be a liaison between members and industry decision-makers.

International Events: Host USA pavilions at international trade shows; assist exhibitors in achieving success; work to keep pavilion costs reasonable for exhibitors; and look for other opportunities for international member exposure.

Membership: Increase member participa-tion in events and committees; expand RSI benefits; enhance marketing efforts; and continue to evaluate benefits with the help of member feedback.

Member-Only Events: Host events with pur-chasers and rail industry decision-makers, such as Class I railroads and Amtrak;

provide marketing seminars; and increase opportunities for member networking.

Member Relations: Encourage more interaction among members through par-ticipation at RSI events and committees; enhance online membership directory; and connect members through new member-only web page and social media..

RSI Staff: Work to accomplish strategic goals; keep up with association and industry trends; develop new skills, as necessary; and continue to enhance the member experience through positive and timely interaction.

Trade Shows: Assist exhibitors in promot-ing their products; encourage high-value attendees through marketing and promo-tions; enhance event technology; and continue to work with the Coordinated Mechanical Associations.

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RSI prides itself on being the voice for all railway suppliers. It is able to do so through the many com-panies it represents. RSI members range from small businesses with fewer than five employees to large corporations with more than 10,000 employees, offering a wide range of products and services that support the world’s rail trans-portation needs. RSI’s leadership represents this diverse member-ship, which allows RSI’s goals and direction to support and represent the entire railway supply industry. RSI members are able to connect and do business with one another, openly discuss key issues and reg-ulations affecting their businesses, and act as one railway supply voice on Capitol Hill.

Strength in DiversityStrength in Small Business More than 80% of RSI’s member-ship is made up of businesses with annual rail-related revenues of less than $11 million, and this has been consistent through the years. Such companies—located throughout the United States and Canada—provide jobs and innovation in every seg-ment of the rail industry and are of great importance to RSI as well as industry customers and stakehold-ers. RSI’s corporate policies reflect this, as the association strives for a balance between large and small companies on its board of directors and in leadership positions.

Small businesses bring strength to RSI’s advocacy efforts and energy to its trade shows. RSI is proud to represent them and encourage mem-bers, big and small, to get involved.

Results of RSI’s Membership SurveyIn early 2013, with the help of RSI member SMS Marketing, RSI asked its members to complete an online survey regarding their member-ship experience. The results have helped RSI to better understand member expectations, identify ways to improve services, measure the value of certain programs, and gauge interest in activities and pro-grams RSI is considering.

While gratified with the results, RSI is looking forward to enhancing the value of the association for its members and their customers in the following areas: • Increasing connectivity between

members through online plat-forms, such as social media, and hosting special events to encour-age networking.

• Continuing to expose members to the global market through USA Pavilions and other international learning experiences. Members indicated their main areas of interest were Asia, Europe, and South America.

• Introducing members to high- value connections, such as Class I railroad purchasers and executives.

• Increasing membership participation in our Washington, D.C., advocacy program.

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Jim Higginbottom Executive Consultant (retired), Okonite Company

Founded in 1878, okonite manufactures high-quality insulated electrical wire and cable.

Jim was born into a railroading family. he joined okonite in 1980 as vice president of railroad and transit sales, and held that position for 33 years. in 1994, he took early retirement, and soon afterwards became a consultant for the company. (he has now officially retired from okonite.) higginbot-tom has a long history of involvement in rsi’s leadership, having served as chair-man of what was then called the railway progress institute (1988-1989) and on the rsi board of Directors (1977-2012).

“I am very positive about the future of this industry. Even with the uncertain economy over the last 10 years, the rail-road industry has undergone a major renaissance, so suppliers are also going through a renaissance of their own. We’ve seen an increase in jobs in the railway sup-ply industry. Energy issues also have made railroads a more economical alternative.”

Tim GillespieWashington Representative, Alstom Transportation, and Partner, BGL Associates (a government affairs firm)

Alstom provides equipment, services, and technology for power generation, rail transportation, and power transmission and distribution.

Tim started his career working on Capi-tol hill as a legislative staff member for then-u.s. representative John heinz of pennsylvania. he worked on the heinz senate campaign and briefly as a senate staffer after heinz was elected. Tim joined Amtrak’s government affairs office in 1979 and served as vice president, government and public affairs, until 1998. After leaving Amtrak, he founded the government affairs firm bGL. he has represented Alstom’s rail interests in Washington since 1998.

“The railroad industry has a lot going for it because of its contribution toward reduc-ing carbon emissions and reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil; reducing high-way and airport congestion; and improving transportation safety.”

Jessica Kramer HavensPresident, Diesel Supply Company, andMember, RSI Board of Directors

Jessica is a fourth-generation railroader and owner of Diesel supply Company, a locomotive parts company based out of western Wisconsin.

When health issues forced her father into early retirement in 2004, Jessica stepped in to help run his locomotive and parts busi-ness. What she thought was going to be a short-term commitment turned out to be a full-blown crash course in railroading, and ultimately a career change. After buying the company from her father, Jessica stream-lined the business to manage it herself.

“Even though railroading is one of the oldest industries in our country, it’s con-stantly evolving. If you don’t keep up with change and adjust your business plan accordingly, you’re going to be left behind. RSI provides a network of people and companies by which you can stay apprised of products, regulations, and news that directly affect railroaders.”

Jeff Menz Eastern U.S. Sales Manager,Motive Equipment Inc. (Milwaukee, Wisc.)

motive equipment inc., founded in 1985, is a rail-oriented manufacturer providing cab-comfort products and custom-engi-neered solutions. mei was one of the exhib-itors in the 2013 rsi/remsA-hosted usA pavilion at brazil’s NT expo in sao paulo.

Jeff, an officer in the u.s. Army reserve, joined the company in 2012 after serving in sales capacities with several companies, including the consumer grocery products industry. Although commissioned as a mili-tary police officer, most of his Army reserve experience was in transportation. one of his assignments while on active duty was with the Army’s only railroad battalion, where Jeff handled all phases of rail opera-tions, including car and locomotive repair, maintenance-of-way, and train operations.

“One way that companies can leverage their membership in RSI to find interna-tional opportunities is to network, network, network. Relationships with other firms may lead to increased international sales for your company.”

Railway Supply Industry ProfilesThe railway supply industry has many innovative, successful people who are dedicated to the railroading sector. Among them are:

Havens stands on a Wisconsin Northern locomotive fitted with her company’s brake shoes.

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Jeff Menz (left) poses with colleagues at MEI’s booth at the USA Pavilion in Brazil.



RSI Welcomes New Members in 2013ALB Klein Technology Group Inc.American Motive Power Inc.American Turbocharger Technologies, LLCAnchor FabricationArgus MediaBaulter Concept Inc.Bharat Forge America Inc.Chicago Heights ProcessingClear-Vu LightingCM International Industries Corp.Collis CraneWorks LLCDiamond Wire Spring CompanyDLL Inc.Edwin Bohr Electronics, Inc.Electric Motor ServicesElectro-Wire, Inc.Fenton Rigging and ContractingGatorHyde Protective CoatingsGlobal Finishing Solutions, LLC (GFS)Greenfield Products LLCHalfen USA Inc.ICL Performance Products LP - Phos-ChekITW Professional Brands

J&L Consulting LTDKeybanc Capital MarketsKnoxville Locomotive CorporationMAE of America Inc.Magnetech Industrial ServicesMaser Consulting P.A.MatricMecco Marking & TraceabilityMerchants Gate CapitalNichols Electronics, Inc.NMI IndustrialNorbar Torque ToolsNylok LCPartsmasterPennsylvania Rail Car Co.Polaris Laboratories, LLC.PowerBlanketPrime Railroad ProductsPromac Mfg. Ltd.Quality Tool and StampingRB Railway Group Inc.Rexquote Ltd.Romell, Inc.

Rud ChainScopia Capital Management LLCSeastone Capital ManagementSmith Marketing Services, LLCSouthpoint Capital AdvisorsStage 8 Locking Fasteners Inc.Stirling Lloyd Products, Inc.Strategic Global Sourcing Inc.TCMax SystemsThe Indiana Rail Road CompanyThe Sherwin-Williams CompanyTherm Tech, Inc.TMV Control SystemsTrackmobile LLCTunnel RadioWallace InternationalWalz ScaleWestern Railway DevicesWestern SierrasWID Inc.WT&L Corp.

RSI Scholarship ProgramIn 2013, the RSI Scholarship Committee selected 10 students to each receive a $3,000 scholarship for the 2013/2014 academic year. Two of this year’s scholarships are sponsored by the Mechanical Association Railcar Technical Services (MARTS).

“Each year, the RSI Scholarship Committee awards a minimum of four scholarships to children of members of RSI or our affiliates, the Coordinated Mechanical Associations. This year, we had 10 outstanding applicants,” said Tom Simpson, RSI president.

The scholarship recipients and their home-towns, colleges, and company affiliations are:

Susanna Cai, Portland, OR Duke UniversityThe Greenbrier Companies

Angelica Chapman, Hoover, AL University of Alabama The Greenbrier Companies

Anthony DeVito, Gilbertsville, PAPenn State UniversityUSSC Group

Jennifer Hermenet, Grand Rapids, MIHope CollegeMAHLE Behr Industry

Crystaline Hoover, Mt. Prospect, ILBeloit CollegeUnion Tank Car Company (UTLX)

Ryan Johnson, Kansas City, MO University of MissouriOrr Safety

Kevin Li, Pueblo, COYaleTransportation Technology Center, Inc. (MARTS Scholarship)

Daniel Olvera Lopez, Ciudad Sahagún, Hidalgo, MexicoEastern Technological Institute of the State of HidalgoThe Greenbrier Companies

Rene Smith, Buchanan, VA Virginia Tech Graham-White Manufacturing Company (MARTS Scholarship)

Hannah Toms, Naperville, IL University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUTLX

Additional donations for the RSI scholar-ships came from the following RSI member companies: Air Brake Association, Amsted Rail Group, Diesel Locomotive Company, Ebenezer Railcar Services, GLNX, Pennsyl-vania Rail Car. Co., Railhead Corporation, and Williams-Hayward Protective Coatings.

More than 100 students have received an RSI scholarship since the program began in 1989. They have pursued degrees in a vari-ety of fields, including engineering, busi-ness, nursing, teaching, and transporta-tion. More information about RSI’s scholar-ship program, including how RSI members can contribute, is available at http://rsiweb.org/rsi-scholarship/.

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Railway suppliers employ thousands of people and operate in most states and a majority of Congressional districts. Under RSI’s leadership, the industry can be mobilized to support legislative initiatives that promote rail industry growth. RSI, which includes members from Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI) and Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA), is recognized as the voice of railway suppliers and has an active role in the legislative and regulatory matters that impact the industry.


Based on the railway supply industry’s segments, RSI’s top five legislative interests are:• Rail Infrastructure and Capacity Investment:

The short line tax credit.• Rail Safety: The reauthorization of the Rail Safety

Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA). • Passenger Rail: The reauthorization of the Passenger

Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA), Funding for High Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail, and Buy America.

• Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21): Truck sizes and weights, grade crossing safety, and Operation Lifesaver.

• Preserving Balanced Regulation: RSI opposes any efforts that would adversely impact the economic and antitrust regulatory balance currently established under federal law.

The Obama Administration and the first session of the 113th U.S. Congress in 2013 had a full transportation and infrastructure agenda. RSI continues to actively pursue its legislative priorities on Capitol Hill, and rail issues will con-tinue to be an important part of the Congressional agenda in 2014. Congress is once again confronting the need to reauthorize or extend surface transportation legislation, as MAP-21 expires in 2014. The fundamental question of how to pay for transportation infrastructure has yet to be answered. PRIIA and RSIA expired on September 30, 2013, and are up for reauthorization. Legislative issues in these upcoming bills for the railway supply industry will focus on the debate to fund intercity and high speed passenger rail; improvements to the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improve-ment Financing program; rail safety; the impending dead-line for positive train control; the Section 130 highway-rail grade crossing program; and truck sizes and weights.

RSI is following all these issues, but two are of primary

concern: intercity passenger rail and big trucks.Depending on whether Congress proceeds to advance

separate legislation for passenger rail or includes rail policies and programs in MAP-21 reauthorization, provid-ing sustainable and dedicated funding for passenger rail is essential to achieving a balanced transportation sys-tem. There also is a business and public-necessity case to continue to fund and operate a national passenger rail system—points that RSI makes during Capitol Hill visits.

RSI also is continuing to work closely with the Coali-tion Against Bigger Trucks and industry partners on combating attempts to increase the weight and length of bigger trucks. MAP-21 required USDOT to conduct a two-year study of truck sizes and weights; RSI has been advo-cating that members of Congress refrain from cosponsor-ing any legislation that would increase truck sizes and weights until the study is complete.

RSI will continue to work on behalf of its members to represent their interests on all these critical issues.

Representative Roger Williams

(R-TX; left) with RSI Consultant

Honorable Bob Clement.

AdvocAcy


As the recognized voice of the railway supply industry in Washington, D.C., RSI works diligently on legislative and regulatory issues that affect the industry. Every year, RSI staff and association members visit Congressional offices, regulatory agencies, and other industry stakeholders. In 2013, RSI Vice President-Government Affairs Nicole Brewin and RSI consultant and retired Congressman Bob Clement (D-TN) made over 200 visits to Capitol Hill to promote the rail agenda. Following are highlights from RSI’s work in Washington.

RSI’s Work in Washington

Alliance Castings Hosts Congressman Tim Ryan

In August 2013, Alliance Castings hosted Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) at its Alliance, Ohio, foundry. The Congressman toured the facility, which manufactures specially engineered castings for heavy-haul freight railroad operations worldwide, and he met with some of its 450-plus employees. Congressman Ryan witnessed the latest manufacturing technologies as well as a highly trained workforce, which helps paint the picture of why a healthy economic environment for suppliers to the rail industry is so vital to our nation.

Alliance Castings is a joint Amsted Rail, American Railcar Industries, and Greenbrier Companies venture.

RSI encourages all its members to host similar events and educate the decision-makers in Washington, D.C., about the railway industry.

RAIlROAD DAy ON CAPITOl HIllIn March, over 400 representatives from the nation’s freight rail-roads, rail suppliers, and labor groups, plus state and local officials joined together for Railroad Day on Capitol Hill to press the need to preserve the current regulatory framework, which has allowed the industry to invest billions of dollars in the nation’s rail infrastruc-ture. Among other issues, participants discussed the need to reject potentially dangerous and unfair proposals to increase truck size and weight allowances.

Representatives from the RSI Board also had individual meetings with the senior staff of Senators Patrick Toomey (R-PA), Kirsten Gil-librand (D-Ny), and Dick Durbin (D-Il), and Congressmen Richard Hanna (R-Ny), vice chair of the House Railroad Subcommittee, and Jim Gerlach (R-PA). They met personally with Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), a champion against bigger trucks.

RSI sponsors Railroad Day on the Hill in cooperation with the

Association of American Railroads (AAR), American Short line and Regional Railroad Association (ASlRRA), and other rail organizations.

OPERATION lIFESAVERAs part of its advocacy efforts, RSI participates in educating thepublic on how to behave at and around highway-rail grade cross-ings. Throughout 2013, RSI joined Operation lifesaver (OlI) leader-ship in visiting House and Senate staff members to educate them on the importance of continuing funding for OlI. OlI has helped decrease the number of highway-rail grade crossing collisions, injuries, and fatalities.

AMTRAK ROuNDTABlE, PASSENGER RAIl DAyIn May, RSI staff members and more than 30 representatives from member companies met with high-level Amtrak employees, including Joseph Boardman, president. At the annual roundtable event,

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Congressman Tim Ryan (center) toured Alliance Castings’

foundry with Production Manager Sam Mitchell (left) and

General Manager Doug Battershell.


RSI PAC - SUPPORTINg THe SUPPlIeR AgeNDARSI created its political action committee, RSI PAC, in the early 1990s to enhance its influence on behalf of the entire railway supply community by helping to elect members of Congress who support the rail industry. The RSI PAC, with the support of its members, makes contributions to candidates who under-stand that freight and passenger rail strengthens America’s economy and relieves congestion.

Through RSI PAC, the association can enlist support from its membership to better educate federal policy-makers about the economic and social importance of freight and passenger rail, while working toward its mission of promoting rail suppliers and the rail industry in the United States.

RSI PAC is essential for strengthening the supplier voice and increasing supplier engagement in political activities by opening additional lines of communication with members of Congress. It also allows RSI to compete with other groups that support candidates whose efforts would impede the economic health of the rail industry.

discussions covered the current state of the nation’s passenger railroad, its near- and long-term funding situation, and its future procurement plans. Attendees also participated in a well-charged question and answer period with Boardman and his staff.

Afterwards, RSI members attended several meetings on Capitol Hill with Congressional appropriators to discuss funding of federal rail programs and its impact on the railway supply industry.

ONE RAIL, FRA MEETINGRSI and OneRail Coalition representatives met with high-ranking Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) officials, including Admin-istrator Joseph Szabo, to discuss FRA’s Fy 2014 budget proposal and PRIIA/RSIA/MAP-21 preparation and guidance. The group also discussed Buy America provisions. Participating in such industry coalition meetings gives RSI an opportunity to join colleagues and educate federal regulators on the rail industry perspective—from a united front.

TRUCK SIzES AND WEIGHTS FLy INIn July, suppliers joined GoRail and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) on Capitol Hill to lobby against increases in truck sizes and weights. Over 120 meetings were scheduled, and the supply industry was well represented. Attend-ees reported favorably on meetings with members of Congress and staff. RSI’s Nicole Brewin participated along with RSI Board Member Pat Ameen of Amsted Rail and RSI members from Standard Steel, GE Transportation, GE Capital-Rail, Greenbrier, Freight Car America, GATX, Ansaldo STS US, Progress Rail Services, and TTX.

RSI TANK CAR COMMITTEE’S D.C. VISITRSI Committee on Tank Cars’ (RSICTC) leaders visited Washington, D.C., in November to discuss tank car safety. The RSICTC is a major

stakeholder in the outcome of a rulemaking that could affect both new-built, DOT-111 tank cars and the modification of existing DOT-111 tank cars.

RSICTC, along with RSI staff, visited with 23 members of Con-gress, the professional staff from the Senate Committee on Com-merce, Science & Transportation, Subcommittee on Surface Trans-portation, and Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazard-ous Materials, as well as senior staff from the FRA and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

During a lobby against bigger trucks on Capitol Hill, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX; center) visited with (from left to right)

Ed Merlis, GATX; Paul Sugg, Texas Association of Counties; Ken Mayfield, GoRail; and Nicole Brewin, RSI.

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The Power of CoalitionsRSI represents the supply industry in Washington, D.C., but does not act alone in its efforts to advocate for the rail industry. To strengthen its influence, RSI often works with other organizations and coalitions to advance railway supply and rail industry goals. These groups include the Federal Railroad Administration Rail Safety Advisory Committee, Trans-portation Technology Center, Inc., Operation Lifesaver, the OneRail

Coalition, Interested Parties for Hazardous Materials, the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks, GoRail, and the joint AAR/RSI Tank Car Safety Project.

Forming coalitions with groups that have similar val-ues, interests, and goals allows members to combine resources and become more powerful. The rail industry can’t achieve its goals by operating in a vacuum and needs an extended community to help advocate on issues impacting the entire industry.

The Class I railroads, short line and regional rail-

roads, and Amtrak all look to RSI to support the issues that impact suppliers and their customers. For example, excessive regulation could lead to a $5 billion revenue loss for Class I’s, and in Fy 2013, 21 rail-related projects were awarded $200 million in competitive TIGER V grants.

The railway supply industry has a powerful voice and is recognized as having a big impact on the nation’s economy and security. Continued communication among RSI, the railroad community, and Capitol Hill and the Obama Administration is crucial to success.

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The Power of Coalitions Operation LifesaverRSI supports Operation Lifesaver (OLI) and its nationwide volunteer effort to end collisions, deaths, and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and on rail property. OLI supports state programs and develops videos, educa-tional brochures, instructional information, and other materials for audiences of all ages. Its state coordinators are located in all 50 states.

Cofounded in 1986 by RSI, the Association of Ameri-can Railroads, and Amtrak, OLI has been successful in its efforts to help decrease the number of highway-rail crossing collisions, injuries, and fatalities. However, it still has many challenges ahead, particularly in educat-ing the public about the dangers of trespassing on rail rights-of-way.

RSI has been contributing to the organization for over 25 years, with RSI members volunteering and donating more than $500,000 to the organization. RSI Vice Presi-

dent of Government Affairs Nicole Brewin sits on the OLI Board. To learn more about Operation Lifesaver, visit www.oli.org.

2013 OLI DONORS American Railcar Industries, Inc.Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co.Diesel Locomotive CompanyEbenezer Railcar ServicesThe Okonite CompanyPennsylvania Rail Car Co.Railhead CorporationWilliams-Hayward Protective Coatings

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Railway Interchange 2013More than 7,800 rail industry representatives from 42 countries gathered in Indianapolis for Railway Interchange 2013. Hosted by RSI, AREMA, REMSA, and RSSI, the show included over 650 exhibitors and 120 technical sessions, taking up nearly all of the Indiana Convention Center. Exhibitors displayed innovative technologies in the mechanical, signaling, and maintenance-of-way industries. There were many opportunities to make connections on the packed show floor.

Railway Interchange 2013 offered attendees

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7,800+ Total Attendees at Railway InterchangeH

ConfEREnCES And EvEnTS

Supplier participation continues to grow. “While RSI, RSSI, and REMSA each hosted exhibition space, the net result was a

seamless display of goods and service throughout.”— Railway Age



Exhibits • Railway Supply Institute (RSI)• Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA)• Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI) Technical & Educational Presentations • American Railway Engineering and

Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA)• Coordinated Mechanical Associations (CMA), which include the Air

Brake Association, Inc. (ABA); International Association of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO); League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW); Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association (LMOA); and Mechanical Association Railcar Technical Services (MARTS).

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Railway Interchange attendees participated in technical presentations from the Coordinated Mechanical Asso-ciations (CMA) and AREMA. Industry trailblazers spoke about a broad range of topics, such as engineering; information technology; economic issues; structures; passenger and transit; maintenance; communications and signaling; and cutting-edge safety technologies.

7,800+ Total Attendees at Railway Interchange

Railway Interchange 2013’s packed show floor (pictured above,

below) provided attendees with numerous networking opportunities.

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It was a watershed year for RSI’s international activities. With the U.S. railway supply industry increasingly finding value in international markets, RSI expanded its international presence at trade shows and other events in 2013.

Global demand for passenger and freight rail equipment, infrastructure, and related services is projected to grow to $214 billion by 2016, according to a 2010 report by the WorldWatch Institute.*

In November 2013, RSI and REMSA cohosted a USA Pavil-ion at the Business on Rails (NT Expo) trade show in São Paulo, Brazil (pictured below). Ten exhibitors, represent-ing companies both large and small, had booth space in the pavilion—the first organized international venture for RSI and its members. The USA Pavilion was such a suc-cess that the associations will expand the space at the 2014 event.

other international events for RSI in 2014 include:• RSI/CMA 2014, RSI’s meeting and trade show, Septem-ber 21-23. Held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal in Montreal, Canada, it will be the association’s first annual meeting held outside the United States.• InnoTrans 2014, September 23-26, and NT Expo, Novem-ber 11-13. RSI and REMSA will partner on a USA Pavilion at InnoTrans, Berlin, Germany, and NT Expo, São Paulo, Brazil.

International Activities Take Center Stage

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International Activities Take Center Stage

RSI continues to work with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration on the events in Brazil and Berlin. RSI members benefit from such events in many ways, including the opportunity for personalized introductions to potential business part-ners and customers.

RSI also is a host organization for the Railway Inter-change Exhibition and Technical Conferences. The 2013 event in Indianapolis was a great success, with 12% of attendees coming from outside the United States. Future Railway Interchange events are scheduled for 2015, 2017, and 2019 (alternating between Minneapolis and Indianapolis). The Railway Interchange exhibitions attract international companies looking to display their products and services to the U.S. market.

RSI sees enormous potential for its member compa-nies in the United States and, increasingly, in the global marketplace, allowing us to advance the interests of our members and the U.S. railroad industry internationally.

(* Source: Worldwatch Institute: http://www.worldwatch.org/

system/files/GlobalCompetitiveness-Rail.pdf)

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RSI/CMA 2014September 21-23, 2014Palais des congrès | Montreal, QC, CanadaHosts: RSI, CMA, CARS, RAC

USA Pavilion at InnoTrans 2014September 23-25, 2014Berlin, Germany | Messe BerlinHost: REMSA

USA Pavilion at NT Expo 2014 November 11-13, 2014São Paolo, Brazil | Expo Center NorteHosts: RSI, REMSA

Railway Interchange 2015October 4-7, 2015Minneapolis, Minnesota | Minneapolis Convention CenterHosts: RSI, CMA, AREMA, REMSA, RSSI

RSI/CMA 2016October 2-4, 2016Omaha, Nebraska | CenturyLink CenterHosts: RSI, CMA

UPCoMINg TRAdE ShowS & INTERNATIoNAl PAvIlIoNS

Mark your calendar for NT Expo 2014. like NT Expo 2013 (pictured), which wel-

comed 8,000 attendees and over 200 exhibitors, it’s a can’t-miss event.

NT Expo 2013: RSI/REMSA Exhibiting Companies• Arkansas Industrial Computing• Diversified Metal Fabricators, Inc. (DMF)• Georgetown Rail Equipment Co.• IONX LLC (Amsted Rail)• Koppers, Inc.• Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.• Motive Equipment Inc.• NxGen Rail Services• Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI)• Whitmore Rail

USA Pavilion at NT Expo 2013 in Brazil

In 2013, RSI hosted its first USA Pavilion at Business on Rails (NT Expo) with the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA). Held on November 5-7, 2013 in São Paulo, Brazil, NT Expo wel-comed 8,300 attendees and 210 exhibitors, including the ten companies in the USA Pavilion.

“Our exhibitors told us they were happy with the turnkey service our USA Pavilion provided, which let them focus on selling their products—not managing the exhibit space,” reported RSI President Tom Simp-son. “With the knowledge gained this year, we will focus on enhancing the overall experience for exhibi-tors in the future.”

RSI and REMSA will be expanding the USA Pavilion at NT Expo 2014, which will be held November 11-13, in São Paulo, Brazil.

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RSI’s policy goals are directed by the work and collaboration of its industry committees, which support the different disciplines and issues of the supply industry. These committees provide an opportunity for member involvement, and support and advance railway supply industry goals in the public and private sectors.


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Standard Coupler Manufacturers CommitteeChair: Steve Becker, Amsted Industries

This committee promotes AAR standard coupler technology worldwide and meets periodically to discuss the technical mat-ters confronting standard coupler manufacturers. The committee also works with the rail industry to develop coupler standards that reflect the latest in technology and foundry practices.

State Taxation Committee Chair: William Gannon, GATX Corporation

The State Taxation Committee, consisting of companies that own and lease railroad freight cars, monitors and acts on state legisla-tive and regulatory issues that affect the taxation of privately owned freight cars. Over the years, it is estimated that the committee has saved private car owners several million dollars in excess taxation. (For more details, see p. 27.)

Committee on Tank Cars (RSICTC)Chair: Dave Maechling, American Railcar Leasing

RSICTC addresses issues of importance to tank car builders and owners and regularly reviews tank car requirements through its membership to the AAR Tank Car Committee. RSICTC remains at the forefront of the latest research to improve tank car safety and represents tank car manufacturers in federal, legislative, and regu-latory matters. The Engineering/Technical Subcommittee oversees the RSI/AAR tank car safety research project and meets quarterly with the AAR Committee on Tank Cars to discuss tank car security, packaging, and operational issues. (For more details, see p. 26.)

Washington Affairs Committee (WAC)Co-Chairs: John Paljug, Invensys Rail Group and Thomas Gillespie, Jr., ALSTOM Transportation, Inc.

WAC is open to all members with an emphasis on member compa-nies in the communications and signaling, maintenance-of-way, and passenger industries. Legislative issues of interest include: support-ing the Section 130 highway-rail grade crossing program; supporting railroads in securing tax incentives to increase capacity; securing federal investment for positive train control and high speed rail; supporting Amtrak’s legislative goals; supporting the Class I efforts opposed to reregulation and lobbying against bigger trucks.

American Railway Car Institute (ARCI)Chair: Ed Whalen, FreightCar America, Inc.

ARCI has represented the North American freight car building industry for over 75 years and works in conjunction with the Associ-ation of American Railroads (AAR) on freight car design standards. In addition, ARCI tabulates and reports North American freight car statistics and represents the specific interests of railcar build-ers in legislative and regulatory matters. ARCI’s Engineering and Design Subcommittee meets several times a year to address freight car design and safety issues. ARCI quarterly freight car statistics are used by organizations—such as the Bloomberg news, Federal Reserve Board, financial analysts, component suppliers, and industry stakeholders—as a barometer on the state of the railway supply industry. (For more details, see p. 28.)

Equipment Leasing CommitteeChair: John Kieras, Union Tank Car Company

Composed of representatives from prominent freight car leasing companies, the Equipment Leasing Committee evaluates and guides RSI in key regulatory and public policy issues affecting the leasing industry, which often involve railroad service relations issues. The committee also responds to AAR circular letters and other railroad proposals that affect private car owners. RSI member companies own and provide for lease over 700,000 railroad freight cars.

Passenger Rail CommitteeChair: Marise Stewart, Progress Rail Services | Electro Motive Diesel

The newly formed Passenger Rail Committee consists of companies that provide equipment and services to intercity and high speed passenger rail systems. The committee works to increase supplier visibility in Washington, D.C., on intercity and high speed pas-senger rail issues, and to secure dedicated funding for rail infra-structure projects, which will help create jobs, reinvigorate the U.S. manufacturing base, and increase competiveness.

Quality Assurance Committee (QAC)QAC advocates for quality and continuous improvement in the per-formance and safety of the rail supply industry’s products and ser-vices. QAC works closely with AAR’s Quality Committee to ensure that member companies receive the information they need to imple-ment superior quality programs and meet today’s marketplace chal-lenges. Over the years, working with AAR, QAC has sponsored train-ing programs for supplier companies that are new to the industry or whose employees need refresher courses on key quality issues.


Committee SnapShot

RSI Committee Addresses Tank Car SafetyIn response to an Advance Notice of Proposed Rule-making from the Department of Transportation seeking recommendations to improve the safety of hazardous materials transportation by rail in November 2013, the RSI Committee on Tank Cars (RSICTC) recommended that any rule incorporate safety standards for newly built tank cars already voluntarily adopted by the industry. RSICTC also proposes that the current tank car fleet be modified to allow them to continue to operate.

Key components of the RSICTC proposal include that new cars can be built to the 286,000-pound Gross Rail Load standard and be constructed of normalized steel; be equipped with one-half-inch thick half-height protective head shields; have shell thickness of one-half-inch for non-jacketed cars and seven-sixteenths of an inch for jacketed cars; and have top and bottom outlet valve protection. The committee asked that cur-rent tank cars built to the industry standard be allowed to remain in service with the new safety relief valve installed. For the current tank car fleet, RSICTC asked PHMSA to allow tank car owners to modify, repurpose, or retire cars as appropriate. Depending on the car, modifi-cations could include half-height head shields, the new pressure relief valve, top fittings protection, and removal or additional protection of bottom outlet handles. In addition, RSICTC asked for a 10-year implementation period for the modification proposal.

Members of RSICTC build more than 95% of tank cars operating in North America, and own and provide for lease over 75% of the cars. The committee proposal would enhance the safety of the North American tank car fleet with a minimum disruption to railroad transporta-tion of crude oil and ethanol.

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In Missouri, RSI State Tax Committee efforts have led to the state legislature passing a repair tax credit, which was recently extended by the state. However, the task now is to get the state to fund the credit through the state appropriations pro-cess. That will be one of the activities undertak-en by the committee in 2014. A success story is in Indiana, where State Tax Committee vigilance has stopped a proposed cross-subsidy of com-muter rail transit by taxing freight cars.

State Tax Committee Efforts Pay OffCoMMITTEE SnAPShoT

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THANK YOU, SUPPLIERS, FOR HELPING US TRANSFORM THIS RAILROAD.More than 25 years of sustained investment, entrepreneurial thinking, and support from rail industry suppliers

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Indianapolis intermodal terminal, and a southern Indiana transload facility. We salute the men and women in

our supply chain who’ve helped make it possible. Thank you for keeping this railroad moving forward.

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By Edward Whalen, CEO, FreightCar America, Inc.

The American Railway Car Institute (ARCI) was founded more than 100 years ago by a group of railcar man-

ufacturers to improve railcar performance and safety, and standardize common components in cooperation with the railroads and the supply community. ARCI maintained sta-tistics on the number of railcars ordered, delivered, and on backlog. This data was useful in estimating demand.

In 1994, ARCI combined with the Railway Progress Insti-tute—now known as RSI—and functions as an RSI com-mittee, moving forward the founding member objectives.

ARCI’s Engineering and Design Subcommittee meets several times a year to address railcar design, safety, and standardization issues in coordination with the

Association of American Railroads Equipment Engineer-ing Committee, the Federal Railroad Administration, and suppliers. ARCI represents the interests of railcar manu-facturers and suppliers with respect to federal and state legislative and regulatory matters.

ARCI continues to be the sole source for vital statistics on railcar orders, deliveries, and backlog by railcar type (see charts). This information is of value to its members as well as the railroads and the investment community.

Since 1970, more than two million freight cars have been added to the North American fleet. ARCI statistics have helped identify several major shifts in demand, including covered hoppers for grain and chemical service, intermodal cars, aluminum coal cars, and, more recently, tank cars for the movement of ethanol and petroleum.

After more than 100 years, ARCI continues to serve the railcar community in the spirit of its founders.

ARCI’s Freight Car Statistics: An Industry Barometer

Freight Car Orders & Deliveries 1970 – Present Tank Car Deliveries 1970 – Present

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A. Stucki CompanyMr. Jeff Voder, General Manager / VP Sales 900 Commerce Dr., Ste. 906Moon Township, PA 15108-4746 (412) 771-7300 [email protected]; www.stucki.com Truck Components & Breaking Equipment

AAF International (American Air Filter)Mr. Myles Bragg, Sales Manager 10300 Ormsby Park Pl., Ste. 600 Louisville, KY 40223-6168 (502) 637-0554 [email protected]; www.aafintl.com Locomotive engine intake air filters and housings, HVAC filters for cabs, railroad passengers and transit commuter cars.

Absopulse Electronics LtdMs. Carole Lombard, Marketing Specialist 110 Walgreen Rd.; Ottawa, ON KOA 1LO (613) 836-3511 [email protected]; www.absopulse.com Design and manufacture quality railway switching power supplies, inc. DC/DC converters. AC/DC power supplier and batter chargers. DC/AC sine-wave invert-ers, back-light inverters for LCD displays, complete power systems in 19 shelves.

ACL International, Inc.Mr. Arthur Low, Chairman & CEO 165 Enfield Ln.; Grayslake, IL 60030-4418 (847) 752-8517 [email protected] Consultant to the international railway supply industry on how to increase business worldwide

Aero Transportation Products, Inc.Ms. Tamara Hart, Sales Manager 3300 E. Geospace Dr.; Independence, MO 64051-0585 (800) 821-2376 [email protected] Covering systems in fiberglass, aluminum, and steel as well as outlet gates for covered hoppers. Through our West Rail Division; coal car parts, coil covers and custom fabrications.

AGL Manufacturing Ltd.Mr. Franklin Deng, Sales Manager 8378 Prince Edward St.; Vancouver, BC V5X 3R9 (604) 639-2711 [email protected]; www.dieselturboparts.com Since 1995, AGL has grown into a reliable and special-ized source for turbocharger components for ALCO, EMD and GE diesel engines.

ALB Klein Technology Group Inc.Mr. Chris Doerschlag, President 8275 Estates Pkwy.; Plain City, OH 43064-8408 (614) 873-8995 [email protected]; albkleinco.com Stationary and mobile rail and locomotive sanding systems.

Alcoa Fastening SystemsMr. Randy Rape, Director Sales & Marketing 8001 Imperial Dr.; Waco, TX 76712-6522 (254) 751-5229 [email protected]/fastening_systems Fastening Systems for new railcar and locomotive construction, railcar and locomotive repair and track fastening systems.

Alstom Transportation Inc.Mr. Scott Sherin, VP Marketing and Strategic Plan 1025 John St.; W Henrietta, NY 14586-9781 (585) 279-1403 scott.sherin@transport.alstom.comwww.alstomsignalingsolutions.com Design & furnish signaling equipment ranging from communication based train control systems, vital pro-cessor interlocking control systems.

American Equipment CompanyMr. Bradley McCall, President 4755 Technology Way, Ste. 208 Boca Raton, FL 33431-3343 (561) 997-2080 [email protected]; www.ameco.net Export management comopany specializing in the sale of locomotive engine repair parts and tools and main-tenace of way equipment.

American Motive Power Inc./MobilTechMr. Karl Thielges, General Manager 9431 Foster Wheeler Rd.; Dansville, NY 14437-9178 (585) 313-2570 [email protected] www.americanmotivepower.com American Motive Power, an AAR Certified Company offers locomotive engine rebuild and locomotive maintenance/general repair services. MobileTech offers customized service trucks equipped for railway maintenance and repairs.

American Railcar Industries, Inc.Mr. Jeff Hollister, President100 Clark St.Saint Charles, MO 63301-2075(636) [email protected] www.americanrailcar.comNew car manufacturing and leasing, railcar repairs, lining, & rebuilds. Mobile repair services, railcar parts, discharge gates & valves. Railcar management & engi-neering services.See our ad on Cover 3

American Traction SystemsMr. Larry Machak, General Manager 10076 Bavaria Rd.; Fort Myers, FL 33913-8521 (239) 768-0757 [email protected] Designs and manufactures IGBT Propulsion Systems and Accessories for the rail industry. A private, American-owned corporation headquartered in Fort Myers, FL since 2008.

American Turbocharger Technologies, LLCMr. Bob Kappesser, Product Manager 500 Muller Ln.; Newport News, VA 23606-1306 (757) 244-1456 [email protected] EMD, ALCO, GE, ABB Turbochargers and ALCO Engines and spare parts.

Amglo Kemlite LaboratoriesMr. John Fogel, Product Manager 8787 Enterprise Blvd.; Largo, FL 33773-2702 (727) 812-2000 [email protected]; www.amglo.com Global manufacturer of specialty lamps and was established in 1935. It services O.E.M. equipment manufacturers and distributors in the fields of Aerospace lighting, Airfield lighting, Medical lighting, Vehicular lighting, Obstruction lighting, Locomotive Lighting and Laser lamp industries.

Amsted Rail Company, Inc.Mr. Patrick Ameen, VP Industry Relations 311 S Wacker Dr., Ste. 5300Chicago, IL 60606-6630 (202) 297-5962 [email protected] of a complete portfolio of railcar compo-nents. System solutions inc. complete railcar truck & braking systems, various railcar devices such as pellet gate & empty load devices and end of car mgmt systems.See our ad on page 3

Anchor FabricationMr. Tra Willbanks, Chief Executive Officer 1200 Lawson Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76131 (817) 498-2521 [email protected] www.anchorfabrication.com Custom parts manufacturerSee our ad on page 5

Ansaldo STS USAMr. Russell Glorioso, Head of External Communications - Americas 1000 Technology Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3120 (412) 688-2200 [email protected]; www.ansaldo-sts.comProducts/Services offered to the railway supply indus-try - Ansaldo STS designs, manufactures and services signaling automation and control systems, providing a wide array of products like the MicroLok II wayside control systems, relays, track circuits, M-style switch machines, MicroCab cab signaling, and dispatching and operation control centers.

Argus MediaMs. Chloe Bazille, Sector Marketing Coordinator 3040 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 550, Houston, TX 77056-6589(713) 429-6343 [email protected]; www.argusmedia.com Argus provides a range of reports covering spot freight rates, pipeline, rail and port throughputs for petro-leum, coal, LPG and gas markets.

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Arkansas Industrial Computing Inc.Ms. Teresa Lazenby, Marketing Director 6100 Getty Dr., Ste. N; N Little Rock, AR 72117-1636 (501) 834-9540 [email protected] www.wheelshopautomation.com Arkansas Industrial Computing, Inc (AIC Rail) provides software applications for wheel and repair shops. Keeping track of your shops has never been easier. From the comfort of your desk you can manage your Railcar Repair and Wheel Shops to ensure accuracy.

Arrow Pin & Products, Inc.Mr. Charles Prucha, President 51 E 34th St.; S Chicago Hts, IL 60411-5501 (708) 755-7575 [email protected]; www.arrowpin.com Brake pins and miscellaneous brake rigging related components for locomotives and freight cars

Arthur N. Ulrich CompanyMr. Thomas Ulrich, President 10340 Palmer Rd. SW; Pataskala, OH 43062-9449 (740) 927-8244 [email protected]; www.anu-co.com Batteries: lead acid, nickel cadmium and advance technology types. Battery chargers, lightning mitiga-tion systems, photovoltaic, wind and other renewable energy power systems for remote site and grid interac-tive applications.

Atlas Copco CompressorsMr. Jeff Amburn, Business Development Manager 1800 Overview Dr.; Rock Hill, SC 29730 (847) 981-2601 [email protected]; www.atlascopco.us Air compressors, dryers, filters, compressed air piping

Automated Railroad Maintenance Systems, Inc.Ms. Tammy Bakker, Director of Sales 84 Hubble Dr., Ste. 500; O’Fallon, MO 63368-8708 (636) 532-1144 [email protected]; www.armspower.com Communication and Signaling, Freight Car Component Parts, Passenger Component Parts , Locomotive Component Parts, Measurement & Maintenance Systems

Avondale PartnersMs. Kristine Kubacki, Senior Analyst 3 Cityplace Dr., Ste. 1060; Saint Louis, MO 63141-7081 (314) 218-4958 [email protected] www.avondalepartnersllc.com Financial Institution / Investment Banking

Axalta Coating SystemsMs. Janine Little-Stoms, Marketing Services Manager 50 Applied Card Way, Ste. 300; Glen Mills, PA 19342 (302) 992-2959 [email protected] A complete system of high quality, high performance, polyurethane products delivering the lowest environ-mental impact to protect your most valuable assets.

Baulter Concept Inc.Mr. Denis Robillard, Strategic Mkt Director - Transport 101 Principale Sud.; Val-Joli, QC J1S 0H2 (819) 845-7110 [email protected]; www.baultar.com Standard and lowback seat desing for narrow cabins. Wall track or pedestal mounted Gas spring cylinder raising system. Shock absorbing feature.Seat.infinite position side to side or fore-aft seat travel, upper seat with gas spring cylinder backrest infinite adjustment, retractable armrests, headrest optional and adjust-able seat pan optional. Retractable and folding seats. Durable flooring system, quick to install in a rail car. Cab accessories.

BBM Railway Equipment, LLCMs. Katie McMenamin, Sales and Marketing Coordinator 3200 Innovation Pl.; P.O. Box 779 Youngstown, OH 44509-4025 (330) 259-8516 [email protected] Specializes in engineering and manufacturing of roll-ing stock assembly/maintenance/testing equipment. This equipment includes wheelset presses, bogie test-ing benches, turn tables, lifting systems and spring test machines.

Beckmann Volmer North AmericaMr. Mark Wester, General Manager 2100 S. Hwy. 61; Osceola, AR 72370 (870) 563-0607 [email protected] Beckmann Volmer North America is a fabricator of weld-ments and machined components up to 30 tons spe-cializing in build-to-print and custom projects in accor-dance with AWS, ASME, and customer specifications.

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Beena Vision Systems, Inc.Mr. Kambiz Nayebi, President and CEO 600 Pinnacle Ct., Ste. 635; Norcross, GA 30071 (678) 597-3156 [email protected]; www.beenavision.com Leading manufacturer of automatic wayside inspec-tion, measurement, and monitoring systems, as well as a number of handheld and track inspection systems.

Bharat Forge America Inc.Mr. Ashish Tholia, Country Manager Sales 950 W Monroe St., Ste. 600; Jackson, MI 49202-2083 (517) 927-5493 [email protected] Forged and machined components - crankshafts, con-necting rods, pistons, etc.

Bosch Rexroth CorporationMr. Michael Haskin, Market Segment Manager 1953 Mercer Rd.; Lexington, KY 40511-1021 (859) 254-8031 [email protected] www.boschrexroth-us.com Pneumatic systems and components for hopper dump railcars consisting of directional valves, cylinders, filters, accessory valves, protection boxes, etc.

Brookville Equipment CorporationMr. Christopher Rhoades, Director of Sales175 Evans Street; Brookville, PA 15825-9411(814) [email protected] and rebuilder of EPA-compliant freight, multi-purpose and passenger locomotives, including single-engine and multi-engine units ranging from 500 to 4000 horsepower.

CAM Innovation, Inc.Mr. Charles McGough, President 215 Philadelphia St.; Hanover, PA 17331-2039 (717) 637-5988 [email protected]; www.caminnovation.com Machinery to repair traction motors (AC & DC) on locomotives.

Cardinal Valley Industrial Supply, Inc.Mr. Ab Jones, President 1125 Intervale Dr.; Salem, VA 24153-6417 (540) 375-4622 [email protected]; www.cvisairstarters.com Carinal Valley provides locomotive air starting systems and starting system design, air starter sales, service and repairs, and air starter related components and accessories.

Central Sales & Service, Inc.Ms. Grey Collier, Quality Assurance P.o. Box 649; Waverly, TN 37185-0649 (931) 296-1940 [email protected]; www.centralsales-service.com Manufacturer of custom extruded and molded rub-ber. Our production facility is centrally located in the United States.

Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co.Mr. Fred Sasser, Chair 8770 W Bryn Mawr Ave., Ste. 1150Chicago, IL 60631-3517 (847) 318-8000 [email protected] Full service leasing of covered hopper and tank cars. Also lease of wagons and locomotives in Australia.

Chicago Heights ProcessingMr. Anthony Smith, CEO 2710 State St.; Chicago Hts, IL 60411-4846 (708) 983-6100 [email protected] Chicago Heights Processing specializes in locomotive and rail car dismantling and parts recovery.

Chromium CorporationMr. Frank Jalili, President & CEO 14911 Quorum Dr., Ste. 600 Addison, TX 75254-1491 (972) 851-0551 [email protected]; www.chromcorp.com Supplier of cylinder liner, piston and services used in locomotives, marine and stationary power units for GE, EMD, ALCO and other engines.

CIT RailMr. Mel Kusta, SVP Operations 30 S Wacker Dr., Ste. 2900; Chicago, IL 60606-7459 (312) 906-5710 [email protected]; www.cit.com Full service leasing options on railcar and locomotive fleets in North America. Fleet and industry knowledge spans agriculture, automotive, aggregates/construc-tion, chemical, energy, forest products, plastics, steel, and waste industries.

Clark Industrial PowerMr. Rick Clark, President 104 E. Butterfield Trail, P.O. Box 127 Gilman, IL 60938-0127 (815) 265-7210 [email protected]; www.clarkipinc.com Manufacturer of cylinder heads, pistons, liners. Power assemblies and components.

Clear-Vu LightingMr. Daniel Lax, Vice President 29 New York Ave.; Westbury, NY 11590-4908 (516) 333-8880 [email protected]; www.clearvulighting.com LED lighting for temporary construction and mainte-nance, and permanent tunnel and station applications

Clifton Steel CompanyMr. Bruce Goodman, VP, Director of Customer Service 16500 Rockside Rd.; Maple Heights, OH 44137-4324 (216) 662-6111 [email protected]; www.cliftonsteel.com Hammer pins, shredder parts, military armor plate, manganese steel, railroad parts

CM International Industries Corp.Ms. Emily Chen, CEO 661 Executive Dr.; Willowbrook, IL 60527-5603 (630) 920-8281 [email protected]; www.cmiic.com Provide forged, casting, and machined metal parts to railway equipment manufacturers.

Collis CraneWorks LLCMr. David Collis, Chairman 100 S. Paniplus Dr.; Olathe, KS 66061-9406 (913) 764-1315 [email protected]; www.colliscw.com Track Maintenance Equipment, Service Bodies, Cranes, Grapple Trucks, Hy Rail Gear.

Columbus Steel Castings Co.Mr. Jeff Laird, Vice President of Rail Sales 2211 Parsons Ave.; Columbus, OH 43207-2448 (614) 445-2212 [email protected] Columbus Castings is the premier American supplier of undercarriage components and systems for railcar OEM’s, private railcar owners, and railcar repair main-tenance service providers

Control Chief CorporationMr. David Tenney, Locomotive Products Manager 200 Williams St.; Bradford, PA 16701-0141 (814) 362-6811 [email protected]; www.controlchief.com For over 40 years Control Chief Corporation has been providing rugged, dependable and safe wireless radio remote controls for the rail industry; leading the way in unmatched portability and transportable systems.

Crouzet Switches North AmericaMs. Jill Wagar, Sales and Marketing Support 1415 South Roselle Rd.; Palatine, IN 800-677-5311 (847) 925-3238 [email protected]; www.crouzet.com Crouzet is a specialist in snap-action technology with its switching and detection solutions, and offers ranges of microswitches, limit switches, manually con-trolled switches and sensors.

Cummins Inc.Mr. Glen Rees, Business Manager - Rail, Americas 1850 Sw Heiney Rd.; Gresham, OR 97080-9714 (503) 666-8130 [email protected]; www.cummins.com Cummins complementary business units design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electri-cal power generation systems.

Curry Supply CompanyMr. Brendan Perretta, Sales Coordinator 1624 Curryville Rd.; Martinsburg, PA 16662-8733 (814) 224-0355 [email protected]; www.currysupply.com Manufacturing of locomotive cabs, fuel tanks, hoods, electrical boxes, doors, battery boxes, and miscel-laneous parts.

Custom Engineering CompanyMr. Michael Whelan, Sales Manager 2800 Mcclelland Ave.; Erie, PA 16510-2544 (814) 898-2800 [email protected]; www.customeng.com Products/Services offered to the railway supply industry - In business since 1954, we supply both long and short run fabricated and machined components to the transportation, mining, power generation and petrochemical industries. We’re ISO certified and weld to ASME and AWS requirements. We’re known for both quality and on-time delivery


Cyclonaire Corp.Mr. Jerry Elfring, President P.O. Box 366; York, NE 68467-0366 (402) 362-2000 [email protected]; www.cyclonaire.com Manufacturer of sand dispensing technology for loco-motives on Class 1, regional and shorline railroads. Also services all sanding needs for passenger rail, light rail and commuter rail.

Dalko Resources Inc.Mr. Leonard Grandy, CEO / Owner P.O. Box 98, 255 E. High St.; Sharpsville, PA 16150(877) 707-4286 [email protected] Third Party logistics company offering truckload, LTL’s, air freight and international shipments through our strategically located offices.

Davanac, Inc.Mr. Luigi Covello, President 1936 Saint-Regis; Dorval, QC H9P 1P6 (514) 421-0177 [email protected]; www.davanac.com Canadian distribution covering the four main areas of railway activities, i.e. maintenance of way, locomotive, freight car and signal & communication.

Dayton Phoenix GroupMr. Charles F. Rivera, Director of Sales & Marketing 1619 Kuntz Rd.; Dayton, OH 45404-1240 (937) 913-3502 [email protected] Dayton Phoneix Group manufactures HVACs, A/Cs, Rotating Electrical Equipment, DPG Mechanical Components, and Dynamic Brake Grid Resistors. DPG also has nine (9) locations throughout North America where products can be refurbished and units exchanged.

Delta ManufacturingMrs. Jean Ross, President 3707 19Th Ave. N; Escanaba, MI 49829-2525 (906) 233-1500 [email protected]; www.deltamfg.net Low profile CNC wheel lathe, railcar wheel truing system, gear cases, pilot plows, wear plates, specialty fabrication.

Diamond Wire Spring CompanyMr. Kelley Christy, Director of Sales 1901 Babcock Blvd.; Pittsburgh, PA 15209-1303 (412) 821-2703 [email protected] Experienced spring manufacturer with over 70 years in the spring industry. We have capabilities to coil springs ranging from .008” - .625” in wire diameter and are also equipped to create wire forms ranging from .010” - .196” wire diameter. In addition to manu-facturing custom compression, torsion, extension and die springs and wire forms, we also have an extensive catalog with over 11,000 parts with a wide assortment of compression, extension and die springs.

Diesel Electrical Equipment, Inc.Ms. Susan G. Pappas Gregory, President 139 N Griffith Blvd.; Griffith, IN 46319-2153 (219) 922-1848 [email protected] www.dieselelectricalquipment.com Diesel Electrical Equipment, Inc. prides itself in providing quality servicing and supply of electrical components and material for locomotive and transit application.

Diesel Locomotive Co., Inc.Mr. David Kramer, VP Operations 1551 100th St.; New Richmond, WI 54017-6302 (715) 246-0001 [email protected] www.diesellocomotivecompany.com Locomotives for sale and lease, locomotive parts, locomotive appraisals, connections across the U.S. and Canada. Maintenance contacts, pre-heater and remote installs.

Diesel Supply Co., Inc.Ms. Jessica Kramer Havens, President P.O. Box 1075; Hudson, WI 54016-5075 (715) 386-3901 [email protected] Manufacturer of American made locomotive brake shoes, authorized distributor of Surrrette locomotive starting batteries, Osram Sylvania locomotive light-ing, and Grammer locomotive seating. Serving the rail industry since 1972.

DLL Inc.Mr. Michel Mailloux, Technical Director 370 St-Louis; St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J3B 1Y4 (450) 346-7044 [email protected]; www.dllinc.com Designing, manufacturing and supplying electrical and electromechanical components for locomotives

Ebenezer Railcar ServicesMr. Jeffrey Schmarje, President 1005 Indian Church Rd.; West Seneca, NY 14224-1305 (716) 674-5650 [email protected]; www.ebenezerrailcar.com Manufacturing new railroad freight cars, car body kits, repair, rebuilding services, engineering.

Ecofab Maintenance LTDMr. Douglas Bock, VP Sales & Marketing 1645 Lonsdale Ave.; North Vancouver, BC V7M 2JS (800) 222-3130 [email protected]; www.ecofab.com Rigid fiberglass covers for open topped railcars and high speed cover handling systems.

Edwin Bohr Electronics, Inc.Mr. Dan Myers, Quality Assurance Manager P.O. Box 15065; Chattanooga, TN 37415-0065 (423) [email protected]

Elcon Inc.Mr. Frank Garrone, President 600 Twin Rail Dr.; Minooka, IL 60447-9465 (815) 467-9500 [email protected]; www.elconinc.net Electrical components for locomotives

Electric Motor ServicesMr. Albert Burgos, Vice President, Business Development 6350 Indianapolis Blvd.; Hammond, IN 46320-2231 (219) 931-2850 [email protected] Rebuild and Recondition traction motors D77, D78, D90, GE752 as well as Generators AR10, 11, 15, 17, 20’s D12/32 and 15/25’s. We rewind & rebuild armatures and stators. We have VPI & Expoxy Resin Tanks

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Electro-Wire, Inc.Mr. Michael Schmidt, Vice President 933 Remington Rd.; Schaumburg, IL 60173-4515 (847) 944-1500 [email protected]; www.electrowire.com Electro Wire is the master distributor of Exane and offers complete power solutions—including signal, communication, wayside power, rapid transit, diesel locomotive, trackside and traction, fiber optics and wireless products to meet your rail and transit cable needs.

Ellwood Crankshaft GroupMr. Donald Fissel, Sales Manager One Front St.; Irvine, PA 16329 (814) 563-8714 [email protected] New and reconditioned crankshafts for all types of locomotives.

Enerpro, Inc.Mr. Bob Theis, Operations Manager 5780 Thornwood Dr.; Goleta, CA 93117-3802 8.0057621141e+012 [email protected]; www.enerpro-inc.com Locomotive power electronics products including recti-fier/ battery chargers and auxiliary generator regula-tors for both OEM and aftermarket.

Ensco, Inc.Mr. Jeff Stevens, Dir. Commercial Business Operations 5400 Port Royal Rd.; Springfield, VA 22151-2301 (703) 321-4475 [email protected]; www.ensco.com Provides advanced track inspection systems and ser-vices, vehicle/track interaction consulting services and track data management systems.

Fenton Rigging and ContractingMr. Tommy Wallace, Vice President - Contracting 2150 Langdon Farm Rd.; Cincinnati, OH 45237-4711 (513) 758-1276 [email protected]; www.fenton1898.com Bridge repair, replacement steel repairs, concrete pile driving, granite, shotcrete, grouting, soil stabilation, soil nailing, epoxy injection, hydrophobic grouling, etc.

First Union RailMr. Richard Seymour, VP, Sales & Marketing One O’Hare Center, 6250 River Rd., Ste. 5000 Rosemont, IL 60018-4214 (847) 384-5323 [email protected] Second largest general purpose freight car lessor offer-ing both short term and long term finance leases.

Formcrete Fiberglass Products, Inc.Mr. Scott Sutcliffe, President 1900 Ray Davis Blvd.; Seminole, OK 74868-3558 (405) 382-7700 [email protected]; www.formcrete.com Lightweight composite commuter locomotive exteriors, lightweight composite freight locomotive exterior compartment doors, and any application for custom molded fiberglass composites.

FreightCar America, Inc.Mr. Joseph E. McNeely, President and CEO Two N. Riverside Plz., Ste. 1300 Chicago, IL 60606-2634 (312) 928-0850 [email protected] Manufactures, rebuilds and leases aluminum, steel and hybrid coal cars and other railcar types. Supplies railcar parts, kits and railcar maintenance, repairs and management through its FreightCar Rail Services subsidiary.See our ad on Cover 2

FTR AssociatesMs. Helen Lile, Business Manager 1720 N. Kinser Pike; Bloomington, IN (888) 988-1699 [email protected]; www.ftrassociates.com FTR forecasts rail equipment, intermodal, shipping, etc.

GARD Specialists Co., Inc.Ms. Margaret Everett, Vice President / Treasurer P.O. Box 2229; Eagle River, WI 54521-2229 (715) 479-9365 [email protected]; www.gardspecialists.com Maintenance Products - Thread repair inserts, abra-sives, cutting tools, etc.

Gardner DenverMr. Richard Hugenberg, Railroad Product Manager 1800 Gardner Expy.; Quincy, IL 62305-9364 (217) 228-8237 [email protected] New and remanufactured air compressors for use in locomotives. After market parts for locomotive compressors.

GatorHyde Protective CoatingsMr. Neil Moon, Marketing 5151 Natural Bridge Ave.; Saint Louis, MO 63115-1504 (314) 664-2230 [email protected]; www.gatorhyde.com Manufacturers of high performance polyurethanes and polyuria fast set spray coatings for corrosion and abrasion protection of steel, fiberglass, concrete and wood surfaces.

GATX CorporationMr. Thomas Ellman, EVP and President, Rail North America 222 W Adams St., 5th Floor Chicago, IL 60606-5312 (312) 621-4560 [email protected] GATX Corporation controls one of the largest railcar fleets in the world and has been providing quality rail-cars and services to its customers for 115 years.See our ad on page 35

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GE Rail Services CorporationMs. Patrice Powers, EVP Government Relations 161 North Clark St.; Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 853-5649 [email protected] GE owns & manages 155,000 railcars, 2000 loco-motives and 20,000 intermodal units that include containers & trailers. Offers full service and net leases utilizing operating, finance and per diem lease struc-tures. Offers leases with management services.

Geislinger CorporationMr. Dwayne Berger, Sales Manager 200 Geislinger Dr.; Battle Creek, MI 49037-5622 (269) 441-7002 [email protected]; www.geislinger.com Manufactures products to reduce torsional vibration of combustion engines and driveline components.

GLNX CorporationMr. Warner Abel, President 2201 Timberloch Pl., Ste. 125The Woodlands, TX 77380-1139 (281) 363-7050 [email protected]; www.glnx.com Full Service Railcar Lease & Management Company

Global Finishing Solutions, LLC (GFS)Mr. Ronnie Guindon, Marketing Specialist 12721 Norway Rd.; Osseo, WI 54758-7780(705) 719-4007 [email protected] GFS’ finishing equipment are used in a wide spectrum of industries, including the rail industry

Globe Turbocharger Specialties, Inc.Mr. Shaawn Cannon, President 201 Edison Way; Reno, NV 89502-2305 (775) 856-7337 [email protected] www.globeturbocharger.com Exclusive OEM for ALCO turbochargers. Supplier of parts and service for ALCO, Elliott, EMD, GE, and Napier turbochargers. All Turbocharger products are manufac-tured to the highest precision and quality standards.

GNB Industrial PowerMr. Micheal Matson, Marketing Services Manager 3950 Sussex Ave.; Aurora, IL 60504-7932 (630) 862-2238 [email protected]; www.gnb.com Industrial batteries and chargers



Graham-White Manufacturing CompanyMr. Jack Kuhns, Vice President Sales North America 1242 S Colorado St. Salem, VA 24153-6931 (540) 387-5600 [email protected] Provides reliable transportation solutions. Electro-pneumatic and pneumatic valves, air drying systems, electro locomotive parking brakes, electronic bells, AFM indicators, alalog gauges and remanufacturing services inc. 26L, freight break, G-W components.See our ad on page 37

The Greenbrier CompaniesMr. Thomas Jackson, VP Marketing One Centerpointe Dr., Ste. 200 Lake Oswego, OR 97035-8623 (503) 937-1522 [email protected] Supplier of transportation equipment and services to the railroad industry. Owns approx. 11,000 railcars and performs management services for approx. 215,000 railcars. Repairs freight cars and provides wheel sets and railcar component parts.See our ad on page 29

Greenfield Products LLCMr. Anthony Calomino, Port and Rail Products Account Manager 3920 Greenfield Dr.; Union City, TN 38261 (708) 331-3115 [email protected]; www.greenfieldpi.com Design, engineer, and build steel products used for lifting and transportation. Products can be built to spec and include railcar Jacks and forklift attachments.

Hadady CorporationMr. Tom Casper, VP Sales & Marketing 510 W. 172nd St.; South Holland, IL 60473-2717 (708) 596-5168 [email protected]; www.hadadycorp.com Hadady Corporation custom builds locomotive truck overhaul kits for EMD and GE locomotives. Hadady Corporation’s parts offering includes brake hangers and levers, brake heads, slack adjusters, elliptic springs and assemblies, rubber suspension springs and assemblies for bolsters and traction motor nose, dampers and shock absorbers, plastic wear plates for bolsters and side frames, pedestal liners, pins, steel and plastic bushings, bearing blocks, and other loco-motive truck related replacement parts.

Halfen USA Inc.Mr. Mark Lesher, Engineering Representative 8521 FM 1976; Converse, TX 78109 (800) 428-9140 [email protected]; www.halfenusa.com Halfen USA Inc. is an engineering and steel manu-facturing firm based outside of San Antonio, TX. We design, supply and manufacture specialized fasteners for the civil and mechanical engineering industries. The Halfen channel and t-bolt fastening system has been used by designers for over 80 years as an alter-native to welding or drilling to mechanically connect the components of complex machines.

Hammonds Fuel AdditivesMr. Blake Rampy, Additive Sales 910 Rankin Rd.; Houston, TX 77073-4604 (281) 951-1431 [email protected]; www.hammondscos.com Manufacturer of Biobor JF, the worldwide standard diesel biocide additive since 1965. Develops/manu-factures additive injection systems providing fluid powered precision additive injection for all fueling systems.

HARTING, INC North AmericaMs. Jill Shea, Marketing Director 1370 Bowes Rd.; Elgin, IL 60123-5538 (847) 741-1500 [email protected]; www.harting-usa.com Develops electrical & electronic connector technolo-gies solutions with a focus on power and data trans-mission applications and network solutions. Includes a full line of Ethernet switches and connectivity suit-able for fiber and copper application.

Hatch & Kirk, Inc.Mr. Michael Korotkin, President & CEO 5111 Leary Ave. NW; Seattle, WA 98107-4820 (206) 789-9470 [email protected]; www.hatchkirk.com Hatch & Kirk is a leading global manufacturer of aftermarket diesel engine parts for EMD, ALCO, and Fairbanks-Morse engines. We serve leading railroads globally from our AAR M1003 registered facilities Seattle with warehouses in Houston and St. Louis

Haynes CorporationMr. Greg Schultz, VP Sales 3581 Mercantile Ave.; Naples, FL 34104-3309 (239) 643-3013 [email protected]; www.haynesco.com Fuel injection systems and parts for locomotive engines specializing in emission reduction solutions

Hetronic USAMs. Shelby Ryan, Marketing 3905 NW 36th St.; Oklahoma City, OK 73112-2953 (405) 749-1270 [email protected]; www.trainremote.com Radio remote control systems and solutions

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Hilliard Enterprises, Inc.Mr. Timothy Loveless, V.P. Marketing & Business Operations 25221 Highway 365 N; N Little Rock, AR 72113-9168 (501) 851-0510 [email protected]; www.heiparts.com Supplier of EMD, GE and ALCO Locomotive spare parts. An extensive on-hand inventory and network of sup-pliers. HEI can fulfill all of your locomotive parts needs including hard-to-find parts.

HK Engine Components, LLCMr. Cullen Burdette, Vice President 9411 Earley Dr.; Hagerstown, MD 21740-1738 (240) 313-3611 [email protected]; www.hkec.com Power assemblies for EMD 710, 645, and 567 engines. AAR M-1003 certified.

Holland, LPMr. Leonard O’Kray, Group VP, Mechanical 1000 Holland Dr.; Crete, IL 60417-2120 (708) 672-2373 [email protected]; www.hollandco.com Design and manufacturer of components and systems that secure and protect lading. Products include chocks for autoracks, door edge protection, bridge plates, heavy duty and military chain assemblies, automatic container locks, interbox container locks, anchor systems, 4” polyester strapping and other related securement devices.

HOTSTARTMr. Josh Erickson, Market Manager Shortline/Class 1/Leasing 5723 E Alki Ave.; Spokane, WA 99212-0965 (509) 534-6171 [email protected]; www.hotstart.com Hotstart manufactures electric engine heating systems and diesel powered APU’s allowing locomotives to be shut down and easily restarted. Benefits include reduced idling, fuel/oil savings, lower emissions and less engine wear.

Hydra-Tech International Corp.Mr. Dan Lauzier, Sales and Marketing 6060 86 Ave. S.E.; Calgary, AB T2C 4L7 (403) 720-7742 [email protected]; www.hydra-tech.net Manufacturer of large hydraulic jacks and special-ized hydraulic tools providing lifting and specialized hydraulic tool solutions for the Railway, Mining, and Construction Industries.

ICL Performance Products LP - Phos-ChekMr. Gordon Springell, Equipment Systems Engineering Manager 5980 E Commerce Loop; Post Falls, ID 83854-5901 (909) 821-1331 [email protected]; www.phoschek.com Fire prevention and fire fighting chemicals and spe-cialize mixing delivering systems equipment. Phos-Chek brand retardants, foams and gels, PC Code.

Independent Machine Company of Gladstone, Inc.Mr. Nicholas Sandstrom, CEO/President 707 Clark Dr.; Gladstone, MI 49837-8966 (906) 428-4524 [email protected]; www.imc-info.com Steel Fabrication Specialists for the Railroad Industry: Pilot plows, gear cases, wear plates, draft gear pock-ets, shims, Iron Horse wheel lathes

The Indiana Rail Road CompanyMr. Bob Babcock, Vice President Business Development 101 W Ohio St., Ste. 1600 Indianapolis, IN 46204-1994 (317) 822-7716 [email protected] Locomotive maintenance facility capable of doing contract repairs/rebuilds on all types of locomotives. Direct connections at Chicago to all major railroads.See our ad on page 27

Industrial Maintenance & Engineering CorporationMr. Greg Szymanski, Sales Manager 1351 J.P. Jennessey Dr.; La Vergne, TN 37086 (615) 641-9474 [email protected]; www.ime-corp.com Utex repair and return on the following: 36” & 48” cool-ing fans – Standard, Single Speed Q, Grid Fans – 18HP, 36HP & 100HP, Main Generators, AR-10 Alternators, Traction Motors, Auxillary Generators -10KW (DC), 14KW (DC), 18KW (DC) & 18KW (AC), Air Discharge Motors, TM Blowers Motors, Starter Pumps, Fuel Pump Motors.

Inter Swiss, Ltd.Mr. James Reese, President 5410 W Roosevelt Rd.; Chicago, IL 60644-1478 (773) 379-0400 [email protected]; www.interswiss.com Air Brake testing technology.

International Name Plate Supplies Ltd.Mr. Stefan Nilsson, Sales Manager 1420 Crumlin Rd.; London, ON N5V 1S1 1 (800) 565-3509 [email protected]; www.inpsusa.com Complete graphics kit for locomotives and railcars designing, engineering and styling of all graphics components: Control panels, road numbers, complete railcar vinyl kits.

Interstate-McBee, LLCMr. Patrick Roach, VP Sales & Marketing 4901 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland, OH 44114-3931 (216) 535-0264 [email protected] Diesel fuel injectors

IRECO, LLCMr. Robert Grandy, Vice President 805 Golf Ln.; Bensenville, IL 60106-1512 (630) 741-0155 [email protected]; www.ireco.com/ Specialty products for the railroad industry includ-ing pipe anchors, lading anchors, cable supports, winches, webbing, tag brackets, corner protectors and hatch cover locks as well as custom designed bracket assemblies.

ITT Koni North AmericaMr. James Mohn, Director of Sales and Marketing 7 Centre Dr.; Orchard Park, NY 14127-2281 (716) 740-9417 [email protected]; www.koni-na.com Manufactures dampers, suspension damping and rail transportation products such as friction snub-bers, rebuildable dampers rotary shock absorbers and more, customer specific applications are also available. Cusstom products are provided by our team of engineers, who are supported by our committed suppliers, enabling them to prepare the most suitable proposals to meet your needs

ITW Professional BrandsMs. Debbie Kenny, Market Development Manager 805 East Old 56 Hwy.; Olathe, KS 66061 (919) 489-3034 [email protected] SCRUBS Brand Towels and Wipes for hand hygiene, skin protection and surface cleaning and disinfection. DYKEM paint markers and layout fluids. Spray Nine and Dymon cleaners and degreasers.

J&L Consulting LTDMr. Jason Tarasenko, President 5785 244B St.; Langley, BC V2Z IG7(604) 607-6613 [email protected]; jlconsulting.ca Locomotive and locomotive components procurement specialists. Locomotive sales and service. Large inven-tory of locomotives for sale or lease. Large inventory of locomotive components used, RTO, Cores qualified, new and rebuilt. Outright or UTEX.

J.W. Speaker CorporationMr. Gary Durian, Engineering Director N120 W19434 Freistadt Rd., Germantown, WI 53022-9761 (262) 532-2125 [email protected]; www.jwspeaker.com A world leader in engineered lighting solutions for locomotives and MOW vehicles. Designer and manu-facturer of LED lighting products for OEM and aftermar-ket railway applications.

Jackson International, Inc. DBA JaxonMr. Bob Jackson, CEO 635 Franklin St.; Constantine, MI 49042-1268 (866) 379-2009 [email protected]; www.jaxonusa.com Uncoupling devices and imported casting & machine parts.

JMA Railroad SupplyMr. Jack Matthews, Owner / President 381 S Main Pl.; Carol Stream, IL 60188-2427 (630) 653-9224 [email protected]; www.jmarail.com Locomotive repair and replacement parts including: EMD Blowers, Intercoolers, ditch light kits, batteries, camshafts, dryers, prefiltration systems, abloy locks, cast iron & composite brake shoes, car dumping & positioning systems, etc.


K & L Electronics Sales & Service, Inc.Ms. LuAnn Launius, Chairman & COO P.O. Box 9208; Searcy, AR 72145-9208 (501) 368-8262 [email protected]; www.kl-elect.com Locomotive repair, unit exchange and reconditioned outright purchase for Contractors, Controllers, Load Regulators, Module Cards, Motor Modules, Panels, Rectifier Panels, Relays, Reverses, SCR Panels, Switches, Voltage Regulators and miscellaneous elec-trical parts

Kalmbach Publishing / Trains MagazineMr. James Wrinn, Editor P.O. Box 1612; Waukesha, WI 53187-1612 (262) 796-8776 [email protected]; www.trainsmag.com Trains magazine has kept industry leaders informed since 2004.

Kelso Technologies (USA) Inc.Mr. Neil Gambow, President and CEO 2200 Ogden Ave., Ste. 500; Lisle, IL 60532-1599 (630) 515-5065 [email protected]; www.kelsotech.com Tank Car Pressure Relief Valves Tank Car Manway Securement System - Klincher Eduction Tubes

Keybanc Capital MarketsMr. Steve Barger, Director, Industrial Manufacturers 127 Public Square; OH-01-27-1618 Cleveland, OH 44114-1217 (216) [email protected]; www.key.com

Kimball Railcar ServicesMr. James Adams, Sales Manager P.O. Box 280; Kimball, MN 55353-0280 (320) 398-6080 [email protected]; www.kimballrailcar.com M1003 M214 certified shop’s slider doors, BI metal wear plates, located on CPRS program work and much more

KLD Labs, Inc.Mr. Daniel Magnus, Vice President 300 Broadway; Huntington Station, NY 11746-1405 (631) 549-4222 [email protected]; www.kldlabs.com Automated and portable vehicle and track health monitoring systems to enable condition-based main-tenance. Products include WheelScan, BrakeScan, TruckScan, ORIAN and the MiniProf along with soft-ware solutions for fleet maintenance.

Knoxville Locomotive CorporationMr. Kris Wysong, Product Manager 422 Cumberland Ave.; Knoxville, TN 37902-2301 (865) 525-9400 [email protected]; www.goklw.com KLC remanufactures four and six axle EMD locomotives (with added capacities for GE and ALCO units) and mates this equipment with state of the art mechani-cal and electrical technologies to generate highly fuel efficient and EPA compliant locomotives at a cost effective price.

L & S ElectricMr. Warren Bryan, Rail Products Sales Manager 5101 Mesker St.; Schofield, WI 54476-3056 (612) 865-7122 [email protected]; www.lselectric.com L&S Electric offers complete traction motor/generator, auxiliary unit repair, and 24 hour services, making us a complete source for locomotive, generator, and fan assembly repairs.

Laird Technologies - Wireless Automation and Control SolutionsMr. James Kingerski, EVP Marketing & Sales - Rail 58 W Shenango St.; Sharpsville, PA 16150-1154 (724) 962-3571 [email protected]; www.lairdtech.com Radio Remote Controls

Lat-Lon, LLCMs. Robyn Barnett, Director of Marketing 2300 S Jason St.; Denver, CO 80223-4203 (303) 937-7406 [email protected]; www.lat-lon.com GPS tracking and monitoring, including locomotive start/stop controler, locomotive and vehicle monitor-ing units, and solar-powered, self contained tracking units with custom monitoring.

Longbow ResearchMr. Matthew Brooklier, Senior Analyst 200 Park Ave.; Floor 32, New York, NY 10166-0005 (646) 699-7202 [email protected]

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Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.Mr. Phil Homan, President & CEO 3900 Arrowhead Dr.; Medina, MN 55340-9529 (763) 478-6014 [email protected]; www.loram.com Manufactures and operates an array of maintenance of way equipment including: production rail grinders, specialty rail grinders, ditch and shoulder ballast cleaners, Railvacs, rail trains and track lifters.

LTK Engineering ServicesMr. George Dorshimer, President 100 W Butler Ave.; Ambler, PA 19002-5703 (215) 542-0700 [email protected]; www.LTK.com Project development, from preliminary planning through revenue operation. Expertise covers opera-tions analysis, rolling stock, traction electrification, signaling and communications systems, fare collection equipment, yard and maintenance facilities.

MAC Products, Inc.Mr. Edward Russnow, President 60 Pennsylvania Ave.; Kearny, NJ 07032-4523 (973) 817-5606 [email protected] Manufacturer of locomotive and transit related electro-mechanical products as well as wayside and DC elec-trification equipment and systems.

Macquarie Rail Inc.Mr. Mark Brecht, Senior Vice President, Operations 1 North Wacker Dr., 9th Floor; Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 756-3880 [email protected]; www.macquarie.com North American Freight Car Leasing: Whether your company is large or small, railroad or shipper, we will offer a lease structure or solution tailored to your specific needs.

MactonMr. Ronald Covert, Product Manager - Freight Rail 116 Willenbrock Rd.; Oxford, CT 06478-1031 (203) 231-8034 [email protected]; www.macton.com Macton Corporation Engineers, fabricates, and installs high quality locomotive and rail car maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, turntables, hoists, portable jacks, drop tables, and sanding systems.

MAE of America Inc.Mr. Joseph Kemple, President & CEO 5111 N 550 W., P.O. Box 36; Rushville, IN 46173-9189 (765) 561-4539 [email protected]; www.mae-america.com Horizontal wheelset presses - RADS - with forces up to 8,000 KN for mounting and dismounting wheelsets from railway vehicles.

Magnetech Industrial ServicesMs. Trisha Abbruzzi, Manager Marketing and Communications 800 Nave Rd. SE; Massillon, OH 44646-9476 (330) 830-3526 [email protected]; www.magnetech.com AAR M-1003 certified. Maintenance, repair, rebuild/rewind of motors, traction motors, main generators/alternators, cooling/radiator fans, grid blower motors, and inertial/equipment blower motors. Locomotive elec-trical/pneumatic control reconditioning. New Magnetech brand magnets. Rewind/repair all magnet brands.

MagnusMr. John Macklin, President 1300 Morningside Rd.; Fremont, NE 68025-6222 (402) 721-9540 [email protected]; www.magnus-farley.comTraction Motor Support Bearings, Thrust Washers, Thrust Blocks, Thrust Collars, Vent Protrects, Hose Connectors.

MAHLE Behr Industry America LPMr. Paul Tucker, Sales Director 5858 Safety Dr. NE; Belmont, MI 49306-9788 (248) 735-3660 [email protected]; www.mahle-behr-industry.comEngine cooling modules, roof-top cooling modules, cooling towers

Maser Consulting P.A.Mr. Ryan Leonard, Rail & Tunnel Consultant 331 Newman Springs Rd., Ste. 203; Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732) 383-1950 [email protected] Maser Consulting specializes in precision track align-ment, geometry and clearance analysis. Utilizing state of the art technology operated by experienced industry experts, Maser Consulting is the Survey Team for North American Railroads.

Master Packing & Rubber CompanyMr. Robert Ridgway, President 6430 4th St. SW; Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4760 (319) 364-8282 [email protected]; www.mprcseals.com OEM replacement gaskets, seals, O-rings, expansion joints. YellowSeal premium gaskets and seals.

MatricMr. Kirk Byerley, Director of Business Development 2099 Hill City Rd.; Seneca, PA 16346-3711 (814) 677-0716 [email protected]; www.matric.com Matric provides Electronic Manufacturing Services including: printed circuit board assembly, electrome-chanical assemblies, cable assemblies, engineering design, and aftermarket services. Examples include; high power drives, industrial controls wireless remote controls, etc.

Maven Engineering Corp.Mr. Ajay Wadhwani, Executive Vice President 15946 Derwood Rd.; Rockville, MD 20855-2123 (301) 275-8890 [email protected] Manufactures: valves, rings, connecting rods, gears, pinions, bearings, turbochargers, radiators, piston pins, rocker arms, cylinder liners & heads

McConway & Torley LLCMr. Scott Mautino, Executive Vice President 109 48th St.; Pittsburgh, PA 15201-2755 (412) 682-4700 [email protected]; www.mcconway.com Couplers (E, SE, SBE & locomotive), slackless couplers, yokes, knuckles, locks, throwers, lock lifters, follow-ers, strikers, draft lugs, c-10 pins, drawbars.

McSweeney’s Inc.Mr. L. Joe McSweeney, CEO P.O. Box 7995; Huntington, WV 25779-7995 (740) 894-3353 [email protected] Railroad components repair and replacement parts, handholds, sillsteps ladders, brake release rods, roller assemblies.

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Mecco Marking & TraceabilityMr. Dave Sweet, President 290 Executive Dr.; Cranberry Twp, PA 16066-6436 (724) 779-9555 [email protected]; www.mecco.com Computer-controlled dot peen and laser marking equipment including special tooling fixturing

MeggerMr. Rick DeBella, National Account Sales Manager 200 Cressmont Ave.; Blackwood, NJ 08012-3838 (856) 232-1172 [email protected]; www.megger.com Megger provides maintenance solutions for: Traction Motors with insulation testers, Ground Resistance Testers, Cable Fault Locators and Catenary Height Meters.

Merchants Gate CapitalMr. Anthony Lee, Analyst 712 5th Ave.; New York, NY 10019-4108 (212) 993-7184 [email protected] Investment Firm

Metro East Industries Inc.Mr. Rick Ortyl, Vice President P.O. Box 3220; Fairview Hts, IL 62208-3220 (618) 271-7210 [email protected]; www.metroeastinc.com Repair of Railcars & Locomotives in shop service and also mobile services

Miller IngenuityMr. Dave Fisher 1155 East Eighth St.; P.O. Box 558Winona, MN 55987-0558 (507) 452-2461 [email protected] Locomotive truck parts, EMD engine components, trac-tion motor components and gearcase seals, freight car parts, locomotive handrails, LED crossing signal lights.

Miner Enterprises, Inc.Mr. Robert Pokorski 1200 E State St.; Geneva, IL 60134-2440 (630) 232-3000 [email protected]; www.minerent.com Engineers & manufactures railcar components includ-ing high capacity draft gears, TecsPak constant contact side bearings, buff gears, discharge devices, unload-ing systems, hatch covers, brake beams and other energy dissipation systems.

Minmetals International Advertising & Exhibition Corp.Mr. Jimmy Ying, Project Manager Room 1616, Teng Da Plaza, No.168 Xizhimenwai Road Haidian District; Beijing, PR 100044 8.6108857505e+011 [email protected]/english/index.jsp

Morgan AM&TMr. James Christoff, National Account Manager, Traction 251 Forrester Dr.; Greenville, SC 29607-7700 (315) 699-7193 [email protected]; www.morganamt.com Brushes for all locomotive applications- traction motor, generator, alternator, grid blower, etc. DC troubleshooting and motor maintenance training.

Morton Manufacturing CompanyMr. Michael Ogden, Vice President 700 Liberty Dr.; Libertyville, IL 60048-2343 (847) 362-5400 [email protected]; www.mortonmfg.com Running boards, end platforms, brake steps, locomo-tive steps, intermodal platforms and tank car boards

Morton Suggestion Inc.Mr. Craig Smith, Owner 800 W Central Rd.; Mt Prospect, IL 60056-2382 (800) 323-0423 [email protected]/ Safety, Reward and Recognition, Promotional Materials.

Motive Equipment Inc.Mr. Thomas Moriarty, Sales Manager 8300 W Sleske Ct.; Milwaukee, WI 53223-3844 (414) 446-3379 [email protected] Locomotive cab comfort products including air condi-tioners, HVAC units, cab heaters, toilets, refrigerators, inverters, visors, drain valves, fans, tool boxes and other misc. items.

Motive Power Resources Inc.Mr. Michael Joiner, Operations 902 E. Rt. 71; Newark, IL 60541 (815) 695-1116 [email protected]; mprxinc.com Full line of locomotives, parts, components and field service

MPL Technology, Inc.Mr. Michael Mitrovich, President & CEO 6830 Ne Bothell Way, Ste C-Pmcb471 Kenmore, WA 98028-3546 (425) 398-1310 [email protected]; www.mpltechnology.com Locomotive wheel lubrication systems, TOP of rail fric-tion modifier lubricants, fueling systems

MTUMr. Doug Berry, Sr. Sales Manager, Engines Global Rail 1808 W Estela Cir.; St. George, UT 84790-4716 (435) 773-6720 [email protected]; www.mtu-online.com MTU produces low emission high speed diesel engines ranging from 1004hp to 4300hp for locomotives and Head End Power (HEP). Engine manufacturing facilities in Graniteville, SC and Friedrichshafen Germany. MTU Rail engines are in operation throughout the world with a large service network.

Nathan Airchime, Inc.Mr. Joseph Loffredo, VP General Manager 1102 Windham Rd.; South Windham, CT 06266-0096 (860) 423-4575 [email protected] Train Horns: Air horns, valves, horn test equipment, mobile horn test chamber, heated horn

National Maintenance & Repair, Inc.Mr. Jeff Poston, Manager, Diesel Engines 401 S. Hawthorne St.; Hartford, IL 62048-0038 (618) 255-5777 [email protected]; www.mcnationalinc.com Engine overhauls, block repair work, engine parts supplier.

National Railway Equip. Co.Mr. Keith Batley, Asst. Vice President of Sales and Marketing 1100 Shawnee St.; Mount Vernon, IL 62864-1416 (618) 242-6590 [email protected] www.nationalrailway.com NREC, the world’s largest independent locomotive remanufacturer now delivering Gen-Set locomotives. Industry leader in quality parts, supplies, engineering-maintenance-financing-leasing-Tier 0+ engine kits.

National Steel Car LimitedMr. Hugh Nicholson, EVP Marketing, Sales & Quality N Stn Lcd 1; Hamilton, ON L8N 3J4 (905) 544-3311 [email protected]; www.steelcar.com Since our founding in 1912, National Steel Car Limited has continuously designed and manufactured freight cars to meet the ever-changing requirements and stan-dards of the railroad industry.

New York Air Brake Corp.Mr. Jason Connell, VP Sales 748 Starbuck Ave.; Watertown, NY 13601-1620 (315) 287-7563 [email protected]; www.nyab.com Freight & Locomotive air brake control systems

Niagara Cooler Inc.Kris Larose, Office Manager 6605 Slayton Settlement Rd.; Lockport, NY 14094-1144 (716) 434-1235 [email protected]; www.niagaracooler.com Manufacturer of heat exchangers for the locomotive industry. Products include oil coolers, aftercoolers and radiators.

Nichols Electronics, Inc.Mr. Edward Nichols, President 863 Georges Station Rd.; Greensburg, PA 15601-7330 (724) 610-5256 [email protected]; www.rfhero.com Wireless Control Systems Relay Activation Controls Traffic Light Controls Emergency Stop and Activation Controls (Wireless) Industrial Material Handling Pumping & Material Transfer Controls Wireless Scales Wireless Angle Inclinometers

NMI IndustrialMr. Javad Rahimian, CFO 8503 Weyand Ave.; Sacramento, CA 95828-2610 (916) 615-6513 [email protected] Rebuilding, repair and maintenance of Jordan Spreaders and other specialty cars.

Norbar Torque ToolsMr. Sam Ortolani, National Sales Manager 36400 Biltmore Pl.; Willoughby, OH 44094-8221 (440) 953-1180 [email protected]; www.norbar-usa.com Full line supplier of precision torque tools and torque testing and calibration equipment.

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Norfolk Southern Thoroughbred Mechanical ServicesMr. Joseph Richardella, Syst Manager, Locomotive Sales and Marketing 200 N 4th Ave., Rm. 305; Altoona, PA 16601-6702 (814) 949-1500 [email protected]; www.nstms.com A re-manufacturer of locomotives and all associated components. Its capabilities include: minor repairs, modifications, accident damage, repainting and new assembly, and complete overhauls.

Norgren Inc.Mr. Mark Densley, Business Development Mngr. - Rail 5400 S Delaware St.; Littleton, CO 80120-1663 (303) 797-5148 [email protected]; www.norgren.com Fluid control components and engineering services for the rail industry.

Nylok LCMr. Rob Monahan, Director Business Development 15260 Hallmark Ct.; Macomb, MI 48042-4007 (586) 786-1508 [email protected]; www.nylok.com Nylok provides value added coatings on fasteners for mechanical locking, adhesive locking, thread masking and anti-gulling technologies.

Ohio Crankshaft Forged and Machined ProductsMr. Gary Beck, Sales & Marketing Manager 3800 Harvard Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44105-3208 (216) 341-2300 [email protected]; www.ohio-crankshaft.com New and Reconditioned Crankshafts, Camshafts, Stub Shafts, Spacers, Compressor Crankshafts, Draft Lugs, Center Plates and Forgings.

Ohio Locomotive Works LLCMr. Jack Siffert, President 5401 Baumhart Rd., Ste. 9; Lorain, OH 44053-2089 (440) 315-6177 [email protected]; www.ohiolocomotiveworks.com Builders of the Lean and Green Locomotive

The Okonite CompanyMr. Bob Ryan, Vice President-Railroad Sales 2631 S 96th St. Edwardsville, KS 66111-3484 (913) 485-4910 [email protected] Insulated wire and cable for vital signal circuits, com-munications and high voltage power applications.See our ad on page 48

OPW Fluid Transfer Group / Midland Mfg.Mr. Kevin Cook, Director Global Rail Business Unit 7733 Gross Point Rd. Skokie, IL 60077-2615 (847) 929-6856 [email protected] Valves - Fittings for rail tank cars, valves and hatch covers for PD carsSee our ad on page 19

Orr Safety CorporationMr. Bob Johnson, Regional Vice President 5901 E Front St.; Kansas City, MO 64120-1324 (816) 241-3700 [email protected]; www.orrsafety.comProviders of occupational and environmental safety products. Service and installation of fire suppression equipment for sensitive equipment.

PartsbookMs. Amanda Lee, VP Sales 123 10th St.; San Francisco, CA 94103-2604 (415) 895-2677 [email protected]; https://partsbook.com Partsbook is an inventory location and parts listing service. Operators can find parts they need and sup-pliers can sell parts they manufacture, stock, or trade.

PartsmasterMr. Don Stewart, Director of Product Development & Technical Services 2727 Chemsearch Blvd., 4 NORTHIrving, TX 75062-6454 (972) 438-0383 [email protected]; www.partsmaster.com Maintenance solution provider offering Welding rods/wires/supplies, Abrasives, Polymers & Epoxies, Cutting Tools and Chemicals

Penn Locomotive GearMr. Craig Opacic, General Manager - Locomotive Products 310 Innovation Dr.; Blairsville, PA 15717 (724) 459-0302 [email protected]; www.pennlocomotivegear.comPenn Locomotive Gear offers replacement bull gears and traction motor pinions for locomotives manufac-tured by GE and EMD. Gear reprofiling service is also available.

Pennsy Corp.Ms. Danielle King, Corporate Buyer 515 S Franklin St.; West Chester, PA 19382-3725 (610) 692-8618 [email protected]; www.pennsy.com Engineering firm for progressive aftermarket freight car components

Pennsylvania Rail Car Co.Mr. Pete Love, President 584 Fairground Rd.; Mercer, PA 16137-5113 (724) 662-3660 [email protected]; parailcar.com New and reconditioned plug/sliding doors, gaskets, box, hopper, tank repair parts. Grab irons, sill steps underframe and custom fabricated

Plasser American CorporationMr. Josef W. Neuhofer, President 2001 Myers Rd. - P.O. Box 5464 Chesapeake, VA 23324-0464 (757) 543-3526 [email protected] We provide solutions for the North American Railway Industry with high value, high technology, quality track maintenance machinery and services as a reliable, long-term partner with our customers.See our ad on Cover 4

Plastic Components, Inc.Mr. Mike Haun, GM / VP 1210 County Rd. 6 W; Elkhart, IN 46514-8219 (574) 264-7514 [email protected] Custom molded plastic parts. Services include: design and engineering assistance, patterns/prototypes, pro-duction tooling, and assembly.

Polaris Laboratories, LLC.Mr. Bryan Arnold, Marketing Coordinator 7898 Zionsville Rd.; Indianapolis, IN 46268-2177 (317) 808-3750 [email protected]; www.polarislabs.com Polaris Laboratories delivers accurate, timely mainte-nance recommendations based on ISO 17025 accred-ited testing and analysis of lubricants, coolants, and diesel fuel.

Power Drives, Inc.Ms. Rosanne Panzica, Marketing Coordinator 133 Hopkins St.; Buffalo, NY 14220-2101 (716) 512-7797 [email protected]; www.powerdrives.com Manufactures the PowerHouse diesel warming system, which eliminates locomotive idling, fuel costs, emis-sions and noise. It is designed to heat and circulate coolant through a locomotive engine block cooling system.

PowerBlanketMr. Thomas Roe, VP Sales 3130 S 1030 W; Salt Lake Cty, UT 84119-3382 (801) 506-0198 [email protected]; www.powerblanket.com Manufacturer of electrically powered heating solu-tions. UL/CSA Certified. C1D2 capability. Customer application capability. All products feature patented Greenheat Technology for even distribution of heat for freeze protection and temperature control.

PowerRail Distribution Inc.Mr. Paul Foster, President & CEO 205 Clark Rd.; Pittston, PA 18642-1112 (570) 883-7005 [email protected]; www.epowerrail.com An AAR M-1003 Quality Corporation offering a full line of Locomotive Parts and Components. A unique manu-facturer and full-service stocking company with mul-tiple locations throughout North America offering a full range of new or our proven True Blue Remanufactured-Unut Exchange Components

PPG Protective and Marine CoatingsMr. Edward Brunins, Market Manager, US and Canada One PPG Pl.; Pittsburgh, PA 15272 (412) 434-3275 [email protected]; www.ppgpmc.com/northamerica PPG Protective and Marine Coatings provides interior and exterior coatings and coatings systems to the rail industry.

Prime Railroad ProductsMr. Jeff Fisher, Executive Vice President 9235 Roe St.; Pensacola, FL 32514-7034 (850) 332-7193 [email protected] Locomotive cab refrigerators, hotplates, cab heaters and strip heaters


Proceco, Inc.Ms. Chantal Rousseau, Marketing Manager 7300 Rue Tellier; Montreal, QC H1N 3T7 (514) 254-8494 [email protected]; www.proceco.com Heavy-duty automated aqueous parts washers for rail maintenance depots. Proceco washing plants are designed to clean diesel engine blocks and gearcases, traction motors, power assemblies, wheel bearings, bogies, wheelsets, etc.

Progress Rail ServicesMs. Barbara Cox, Corporate Communications Manager 1600 Progress Dr.; Albertville, AL 35950-8545 (256) 505-6485 [email protected]; www.progressrail.com Offers reliable, durable, fuel efficient and emissions-friendly locomotives. Provides remfg of locomotive & railcar products, new & reconditioned parts for loco and railcars, new& used rail, rail welding, track work components, MOW equip & signal devises.

Progressive RailroadingMr. Stephen Bolte, Publisher 6671 W Indiantown Rd., Ste. 50 PMB 426 Jupiter, FL 33458-3984 (561) 743-7373 [email protected] Leading industry information source through our monthly magazine and digital products.

Prokar, Inc.Mr. Lee Schreve, President P.O. Box 6235; Lake Charles, LA 70606-6235 (337) 475-9955 [email protected]; www.prokar.com Freight Car Repair

Promac Mfg Ltd.Mr. Norm Beattie, Sales Manager 2940 Jacob Rd.; Duncan, BC V9L 6W4 (800) 665-5405 [email protected]; www.promac.bc.ca

PS Technology, Inc.Ms. Darcy Gora, Office Manager 4801 63rd St., Ste. 200; Boulder, CO 80301-5312 (303) 527-2100 [email protected] For nearly three decades, PS Technology has provided cutting edge crew management, asset management, simulation training, and HR/safety software based business solutions for the rail industry

QinetiQ North AmericaMr. Bud Zaouk, Director - Surface Transportation 350 2nd Ave.; Waltham, MA 02451-1104 (781) 684-4068 [email protected]; www.qinetiq-na.com SmartPlug/SmartNet - Rail force measurement system. Q-EA - Energy Absorption

Quality Tool and StampingMr. Roy Cowdery, Sales Manager 2642 Mc IIwraith Ave.; Muskegon Heights, MI 49444 (231) 733-2538 [email protected]; www.qtstamping.com Laser cutting, low to medium volume metal stampings, weldments and other metal fabrication operations.

Quality Turbocharger ComponentsMr. Terry Allen, President 6902 Signat Dr.; Houston, TX 77041-2719 (713) 849-4200 [email protected] www.qualityturbochargercomponents.com Remanufactured turbochargers.

R.J. Corman Railroad GroupMr. Nathan Henderson, VP Strategic Sales & Marketing 101 RJ Corman Dr.; P.O. Box 788Nicholasville, KY 40356-2697 (859) 881-6556 [email protected] Railroad construction, derailment, storm team, mate-rial sales, railpower (gensets), shortlines/distribution centers/switching.

Rail Management Systems, Inc.Mr. Bruce Gruber 3000 Village Run Rd.; Wexford, PA 15090-6315 (724) 443-4923 [email protected] www.rail-management-systems.com New and remanufactured locomotive compo-nents, modified and remanufactured locomotives. Locomotive and passenger car interiors

Railhead CorporationMr. Joseph Donnan, President 12549 S Laramie Ave.; Alsip, IL 60803-3223 (708) 844-5500 [email protected]; www.railheadcorp.com Blue flag protection, safety equipment, digital video recorders, air tools, flashlights, headlamps.

Railinc Corp.Mr. Patrick O’Neil, Director, Corporate Communication 7001 Weston Pkwy., Ste. 200; Cary, NC 27513-2125 (877) 724-5462 patrick.o’[email protected]; www.railinc.com Railinc provides rail data, IT and information services for the benefit of The North American freight rail industry.

Rail Resource (UBM Global Trade)Ms. Kathleen Keeney, Publisher, Rail Group 702 White Oaks Ave.; Baltimore, MD 21228-5868 (410) 788-0376 [email protected]; www.railresource.comPublisher of the Pocket List of Railroad Officials, Official Railway Equipment Register and Official Railway Guide, dynamic website (railresource.com), weekly e-newsletter and manager of industry conferences.

Railquip, Inc.Mr. Helmut Schroeder, President 3731 Northcrest Rd., Ste. 6; Atlanta, GA 30340-3415 (770) 458-4157 [email protected]; www.railquip.com Suppliers of: Maintenance equipment, portable railcar movers, underfloor and mobile car hoist and body stands, turntables, truck hoists, truck assem-bly stands, hydraulic rerailing equipment, road/rail equipped trailers, plastic cable channels, waste removal systems

Railway Age / Simmons-Boardman PublishingMr. Jonathan Chalon, Publisher 55 Broad St., 26th Floor; New York, NY 10004-2501 (212) 620-7224 [email protected]; www.railwayage.com Industry Publications

Railway Engineering-Maintenance SuppliersAssociation (REMSA) Mr. David Soule, Executive Director 500 New Jersey Ave. NW, Ste. 400 Washington, DC 20001-2065 (607) 547-1995 [email protected]; www.remsa.org REMSA represents manufacturers and suppliers of products, services and equipment that support the railway industry.

Railway Research, Inc.Mr. James F. Foster, President 480 15th St.; Red Wing, MN 55066-3610 (651) 388-6080 [email protected] Manufacturer and repair of air brake test devices use to perform terminal air tests.N

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Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI)Mr. Michael Drudy, Executive Director 13759 Bromley Point Dr.; Jacksonville, FL 32225-2634 (904) 910-1910 [email protected]; www.rssi.org A trade association representing over 265 companies who provide communication and signal products, sys-tems and services to the rail industry.

Raul V. Bravo & Associates, Inc.Mr. Raul Bravo, President 1889 Preston White Dr., Ste. 202 Reston, VA 20191-4368 (703) 326-9092 [email protected]; www.rvba.com Consulting and Management Services

Raymond JamesMr. Arthur Hatfield, Managing Director 50 N Front St.; Memphis, TN 38103-2126 (901) 579-4868 [email protected] Equity research.

RB Railway Group Inc.Mr. Gerald Rosen, President 1830 Rue Le Ber; Montreal, QC H3K 2A3 (514) 634-5764 [email protected] Leasor of locomotives, scrap processor, seller of rail and diesel power products.

Reidler Decal CorporationMrs. Acacia Reber, Director of Railroads 264 Industrial Park Rd.; Saint Clair, PA 17970-0008 (800) 628-7700 [email protected]; www.reidlerdecal.com Decals, delineators, reflective striping, consolidated stencils, reflective signage, wraps, railcar graphics design, apta interior signage, photo luminescent signage, brail signage, trespass signage, graphics for railcar restorations, Member of AAR

Relay Systems of America Inc.Mr. Steven Stanick, Technical Director 3225 Corporate Dr.; Joliet, IL 60431-7961 (815) 730-0100 [email protected] Design and manufacture of locomotive electrical relays and contactors, EMD and GE replacements, custom electronic design, upgrade contactors for CDC and EMD electric air compressor drivers. Vapor style relay replacements.

RELCO Locomotives, Inc.Mr. Chuck Benson, VP Business Development 1001 Warrenville Rd., Ste. 201; Lisle, IL 60532-1393 (630) 968-0670 [email protected]; www.relcolocomotives.com RELCO Locomotives is a remanufacturer, manufacturer, maintenance and component provider of EMD, GE and Alco locomotives.

Rexquote Ltd.Ms. Dawn Hooper, Managing Director Broadgauge Business Park, Bishops Lydeard Taunton, SOM TA4 3RU United Kingdom 01823433398 [email protected]; www.rexquote.co.uk Road/Rail Excavators and construction machines, Trailers and Road/Rail access platforms Bespoke design projects undertaken to meet specific customer requirements.

RocoreMr. David Lundquist, Sales Manager 2401 Directors Row, Ste. R; Indianapolis, IN 46241-4907 (317) 417-9813 [email protected]; www.rocore.com Rocore is a manufacturer/remanufacturer of mechani-cally bonded radiators, oil coolers, charge air coolers, aftercoolers and intercoolers. Rocore also special-izes in designing and manufacturing custom cooling solutions.

Rollon CorporationMr. Rick Wood, Managing Director 101 Bilby Rd., Ste. B; Hackettstown, NJ 07840-1753 (973) 300-5492 [email protected]; www.rolloncorp.com Rollon provides linear guide systems for passenger train doors and steps, extractions, battery boxes, power chargers and AC system, seat adjustments and sliding tables, internal door and platform screen doors.

Romell, Inc.Mr. Romel Scorteanu, President 48 Rue De L’oree-Du-Bois O L Verdun, QC H3E 2A3 Canada (514) 766-3627 [email protected]; www.smart-shoe.com Smart Shoe- Brake test equipment for brake shoe force measurement.

Rud ChainMr. Greg Luerkens, Managing Director P.O. Box 367; Hiawatha, IA 52233-0367 (319) 214-0001 [email protected]; www.rudchain.com Rud Chain manufactures a full line of high quality alloy steel lifting chain, lifting points and components

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Saft America, Inc.Mr. Carl Wikse, Director - Public Transportation 109 Beaver Ct., Ste. 200; Cockeysville, MD 21030-2141 (410) 568-2760 [email protected]; www.saftbatteries.com Nickel cadmium batteries for locomotive starting, passenger railcars and wayside communications & signaling. Nickel capacitors and lithium ion batteries. Batteries for energy storage.

Salco Products, Inc.Mr. David Oestermeyer, President 1385 101st St., Ste. A; Lemont, IL 60439-9631 (630) 783-2570 [email protected] www.salcoproducts.com Circular vented and non vented hatch covers. Outlet gate parts. Specialty outlet gate assemblies. Full line gasket and fastener supplier for hopper and tank cars. Managed inventory services. Replacement freight car parts. Reflectorization materials.

Sapa ExtrusionsMr. Randall Thomure, Customer Development Manager 622 Prestwick Dr.; Frankfort, IL 60423-9020 (815) 412-0542 [email protected]/NA Sapa Extrusions NA, part of the world’s largest alu-minum profile company. We are your source for high strength, lightweight aluminum profiles. We offer fabrication and body assembly plus friction stir weld-ing services.

Scopia Capital Management, LLCMr. Tajar Varghese, Partner 152 West 57th St., 33rd Floor; New York, NY 10019 (212) 370-0079 [email protected]; www.scopiacapital.com

Seastone Capital ManagementMr. Richard Peck, Controller 650 Madison Ave., Floor 23; New York, NY 10022-1034 (212) 310-1260; [email protected] Financial Institution

Sharma & Associates, Inc.Mr. Harish Nambiar, Project Engineer 100 W Plainfield Rd.; Countryside, IL 60525-2869 (708) 588-9871 [email protected] Engineering Consulting - mechanical, structural, elec-trical, locomotives, freight cars, bridges, track, expert witnesses, product development, databases, software development, vehicle dynamics, FEA, FMECA, instru-mentation and testing (lab & field)

Sherwood Electromotion Inc.Ms. Anna Gavrilidis, Marketing Manager 20 Barnes Cour, Units A-E; Concord, ON L4K 4L4 Canada (289) 695-5555 [email protected] www.sherwoodelectromotion.com A leading independent provider of manufacturing and overhaul services for propulsion systems equipment for rail and mass transit applications.

Siemens Rail Automation CorporationMr. John Paljug, President, Rail Automation, North America 664 Linden Ave. E Pittsburgh, PA 15112-1204 (502) 595-7353 [email protected] Designs and manufactures equipment and systems for freight and passenger railroads including: train control (PTC, CBTC); grade crossing; wayside signaling; com-munication; EOT/HOT and locomotive applications. These applications are supported by design, engineer-ing, delivery, installation and commissioning services.See our ad on page 9

Simmons Machine Tool Corp.Mr. David Davis, President & COO 1700 North Broadway; Albany, NY 12204-2701 (518) 462-5431 [email protected]; www.smtgroup.com Manufactures machines dedicated to railway wheel set maintenance or production applications. This company is part Simmons Industrieanlagen GMbH in Chemnitz, Germany, and NSH-CTI in Nanchang, China.

SIMPACK US Inc.Mr. Robert Solomon, President 25925 Telegraph Rd.; Southfield, MI 48033-2518 (248) 996-8750 [email protected]; www.simpack.com Computer Aided Engineering Analysis and Simulation of Railway Vehicles and related mechanical systems.

Sims Professional EngineersMr. Roger D. Sims, President 2645 Ridge Rd.; Highland, IN 46322-1687 (219) 838-0011 [email protected]; www.simspe.com Consulting Engineers – design, analysis, and testing services

SKF NAMr. Greg Gerardi, Sales Manager 1652 Dawn Brook Ct.; Powhatan, VA 23139-6953 (804) 403-3960 [email protected]; www.skf.com Bearings, lubrication systems, seals, condition monitoring

Smith Marketing Services, LLCMr. Doug Smith, President 95 Brown Rd., Ste. 237; Ithaca, NY, 14850 [email protected]; www.onlinesms.com Business-to-business advertising agency with loads of railway experience. Providing market surveys, focus group studies, new product analysis, branding strategy, exhibit design, advertising, public relations and direct sales promotions. Clients include manufac-turers of air brake systems, rail cars and the Railway Supply Institute.

Smith Systems, Inc.Ms. Claire Smith, President 6 Mill Creek Dr.; Brevard, NC 28712-9688 (828) 884-3490 [email protected]; www.smith-systems-inc.com Smith Systems, Inc. is an ISO 9001 manufacturer of sensors for speed, motion, temperature - custom and standard; cable harnessing and associated controls to quality standards ATEX, TS Compliance and IRIS

Snyder Equipment Company, Inc.Mr. Samuel Benson, President & CEO 1375 W Snyder Blvd.; Nixa, MO 65714-8287 (417) 725-4067 [email protected]; www.snyderequip.com Locomotive fueling and servicing equipment pump systems for lube, fuel, oil and water. Exhaust equip-ment, solid stick flange lube, locomotive air compres-sor rebuild, fuel adoptive injection systems, pressure vessels and filters.

Sotek, Inc.Mr. John Maurer, Vice President 3590 Jeffrey Blvd.; Buffalo, NY 14219-2330 (716) 821-5961 [email protected]; www.sotek.com Stator, rotor, pole, laminations and assemblies used in motors and generators.

Southpoint Capital AdvisorsMr. Ross Gough, Analyst 623 5th Ave., Ste. 2601; New York, NY 10022-6831 (212) 692-6340 [email protected]

Specialty Metal Products Co.Ms. Tanya McClafferty, Director of Operations 85 Garfiled St., P.O. Box 809 W Middlesex, PA 16159-0809 (724) 699-8637 [email protected]; www.specialtymetal.com Tank car ID plates, brake badge plates, etched stain-less identification products.

SpillX, LLCMr. Ryan Mitrovich, Product Manager 6380 N.E. Bothell Way; Kenmore, WA 98028 (425) 398-1310 [email protected]; www.spillx.com/ Locomotive mounted high flow fueling system with dry break connection and automatic shut off.

Stage 8 Locking Fasteners Inc.Mr. Robert Ahern, Director 4318 Redwood Hwy # 200; San Rafael, CA 94903-2103 (415) 485-5340 [email protected]; www.stage8.com Failsafe mechanical locking fasteners

Standard Steel, LLCMr. John M. Hilton, SVP Sales & Operations 500 N Walnut St.; Burnham, PA 17009-1644 (717) 242-4606 [email protected]; www.standardsteel.com Forged railway wheels & axles for freight, locomotive, and passenger markets

Stanley Black & Decker - Proto Industrial ToolsMr. Alan English, Sr., Brand Manager2915 Eastview Pkwy. #103; Conyers, GA 30013-5769(800) [email protected]; www.protoindustrial.comAir Tools, Tool Storage, Master Sets, Drive Tools & Accessories, Hand & Impact Sockets, Torque Tools, Wrenches, Screwdrivers, Pliers, Hammers, Measuring & Layout Tools, Cutting Tools & Specialty Tools

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Star Headlight & Lantern Co. Inc.Mr. Christopher Jacobs, President 455 Rochester St.; Avon, NY 14414-9503 (585) 226-9500 [email protected]; www.starheadlight.com Manufacturer warning and safety lights for the railroad industry, including Trainman Lanterns, car inspector lanterns, blue lights, rechargeable batteries and char-gers. Also LED lights and lanterns.

Starfire Engineering Inc.Mr. Ken Smith, Sales & Marketing Manager 1421 Research Park Dr., Ste. 2A Lawrence, KS 66049-3858 (785) 842-1111 [email protected]; www.starfirerail.com Heavy rolling stock new equipment design and modi-fication for freight, locomotive and MOW. Specialties include trucks, and suspensions, brake systems, safe-ty appliances and drawgear. EXS and ILS certification.

Start PacMs. Judith Wurth, President 4357 West Sunset Rd.; Las Vegas, NV 89117 (702) 982-7089 [email protected]; www.startpac.com Manufactures hightech lithium ion batteries for loco-motives and lead battery chargers. Also starting units and line service units.

Sterne AgeeMr. Salvatore Vitale, Vice President, Senior Equity Research Analyst140 E 45th St.; New York, NY 10017-3144(212) [email protected]; www.sterneagee.comEquity research coverage.

Stirling Lloyd Products, Inc.Mr. Thomas Carter, Vice President 152 Rockwell Rd., Bldg. A; Newington, CT 06111-5598 (860) 666-5008 [email protected] Cold Spray - Applied Bridge Deck waterproofing

Strategic Global Sourcing Inc.Mr. Yi Hua Wang, President 365 St. Charles Rd.; Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 881-6866 [email protected]; www.sgsincusa.com Springs, forging, casting parts, rubber parts.

Strathmore Products, Inc.Mr. Dale VanNort, Marketing Manager 1970 W Fayette St.; Syracuse, NY 13204-1740 (315) 488-5401 [email protected] Paint and coatings manufacturer.

Strato, Inc.Mr. Michael Foxx, President & CEO 100 New England Ave. Piscataway, NJ 08854-4144 (732) 981-1908 [email protected] Air Brake Hoses, steel fabrications, castings, pipe fit-tings, air brake test equipment, end-of-car cushioning arrangements.See our ad on page 7

Surrette Battery Co, Ltd.Mr. Patrick Friesen, Sales Manager Po Box 2020, 1 Station Rd.; Springhill, NS B0M 1X0 (902) 597-4031 [email protected]; www.surrette.com Manufacturer of premium quality flooded lead acid locomotive batteries.

Susquehanna Financial GroupMr. Bascome Majors, Industrials Equity Research 140 Broadway, Floor 47; New York, NY 10005-1106 (212) 510-4407 [email protected]; www.sig.com Financial services company

TCMax SystemsMr. Eric Iffland, President 9966 Sylvania Ave.; Sylvania, OH 43560-9602 (419) 913-1587 [email protected]; www.tcmaxsystems.com TCMax is a software company that provides: Management for Tools, PPE, OCU’s, batteries, inven-tory, parts, equipment, safety, evidence and any other items. We are 100% accurate as each item is barcoded and scanned

TDG Transit Design GroupMs. Trish Scheffler, Coordinator, Business Development 9-3770A Laird Rd.; Mississauga, ON L5L 0A7 Canada (905) 608-9539 [email protected]; www.tdgdesign.com Supplier of LED, flourescent and hallogen lighting sys-tems to the rail industry.

The Sherwin-Williams CompanyMr. Rick Bradshaw, Global Marketing Director, Civil Infrastructure 3352 Forest Vista Dr.; Dacula, GA 30019-4652 (404) 883-5926 [email protected] Paint and Coatings, Interior Linings, Application Equipment, Safety Equipment, Technical Support

Therm Tech, Inc.Mr. Jason Kupkovits, Sales Manager 301 Travis Ln.; Waukesha, WI 53189-7927 (800) 752-6917 [email protected]; www.thermtech.net Large commercial heat-treating company specializing in Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) and quench and tempering of forgings and castings.

Therm-Omega-Tech, Inc.Mr. Paul Driscoll, Vice President of Sales 353 Ivyland Rd.; Warminster, PA 18974-2205 (877) 379-8258 [email protected] Manufacturer of industry standard freeze protection valves and GURU Plugs to prevent locomotive cooling systems from freezing and causing thousands of dol-lars in damage to engines.

TMV Control SystemsMr. Derick Vanderklippe 428 Dundas St.; Cambridge, ON N1R 5R4 (519) 624-8219 [email protected]; tmvcontrol.com/ Manufacturers of locomotive computer control systems that include traction control, auto start, data capture, and remote monitoring

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TorcUp Inc.Ms. Tracey Hoell, Operations Manager 1025 Conroy Pl.; Easton, PA 18040-6609 (610) 250-5800 [email protected]; www.torcup.com Industrial bolting tools including hydraulic & pneu-matic torque wrenches, power packs, industrial impact sockets and accessories.

Trackmobile LLCMs. Carol Cwiakala, Inside Sales Manager 1602 Executive Dr.; Lagrange, GA 30240-5746 (706) 302-1193 [email protected] Manufacturer mobile railcar mover.

Transhield, Inc.Mr. Matt Peat, VP Sales & Marketing 2932 Thorne Dr.; Elkhart, IN 46514-8228 (574) 266-4118 [email protected] Transhield provides shrinkable customized covers tailored to fit your specific needs. Our custom fabric provides premium protection against environmental and shipping damage caused by shipping or storage

TransPar CorporationMr. Bob Singleton, VP Marketing and Sales 1 Herbert Rd.; Rennsselaer, NY 12144 (518) 221-5377 [email protected]; www.transpar-corp.com New and remanufactured EMD & GE turbochargers and turbocharger components, spring drive gears, clutch assemblies and rocker arms. New EMD engine components such as connecting rods, piston carriers, piston pins, etc.

Transportation Technology Center, Inc.Mr. Firdausi Irani, VP Marketing P.O. Box 11130; Pueblo, CO 81001-0130 (719) 584-0522 [email protected]; www.ttci.aar.com Locomotive, Freight Car and Component Test Facility, consulting and computer modeling services and hazardous material training for the Rail & Rail Supply Industry.

Transportation Technology Inc.Mr. Gary Walsh, President 940 Nepperhan Ave.; Yonkers, NY 10703-1706 (914) 965-2700 [email protected]; www.ttipower.com Head End Power design and manufacture, locomotive remanufacture, service and component sales.

Trinity Rail Group LLCMr. Robert Hulick, EVP – Chief Mechanical Officer, Trinity Industries Leasing Co. 2525 Stemmons Fwy.; Dallas, TX 75207-2401 (214) 589-8946 [email protected]; www.trinityrail.com TrinityRail offers comprehensive rail transportation products and services including leasing, manage-ments, administration and repair. A complete line of freight and tank cars are available as well as parts and components.

TTX CompanyMr. Patrick Casey, VP Fleet Management 101 N Wacker Dr.Chicago, IL 60606-1784 (312) 984-3703 [email protected] Provides railcars and related freight car management services to the NA rail industry. Pooled railcars are for service in the intermodal, automotive, machinery, steel & other commodity groups where flatcars, box cars and gondolas are required.See our ad on page 10

Tunnel RadioMs. Veronica Burke, Rail Communications Manager 6435 Hyslop Rd.; Corvallis, OR 97330-9665 (551) 758-5637 [email protected] Tunnel Radio provides innovative solutions for reliable two-way railway communications and train control sys-tems. Our Positive Train Control (PTC) and Distributed Power (DP) systems provide for increased productivity and safer operations for the railway.

UBSMr. Eric Crawford, Associate Director One North Wacker Dr.; Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 525-6430 [email protected]; www.ubs.com/us/en.html Financial Institution

Union Tank Car CompanyMr. John Kieras, Dir. Railroad & Industry Relations 175 West Jackson Blvd.; Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 431-3111 [email protected]; www.utlx.com Tank and other railcars for Lease. Tank car manufactur-ing. Railcar repair and inspection. Tank car valve and component manufacturing.

Unipar, LLCMr. Dennis McClure, President 7210 Polson Ln.; Hazelwood, MO 63042-2823 (314) 521-8100 [email protected]; www.uniparllc.com Unipar specializes in remanufacture of EMD power assemblies and related components. AAR M1003 certified company. Any model built to OEM or custom specification.

Unity Railway Supply Co., Inc.Mr. Marc Trani, President 805 Golf Ln.; Bensenville, IL 60106-1512 (630) 595-4560 [email protected]; www.unityrailway.com Products: Brake Pins, Castings, Center Pins, Draft Lugs, Fasteners, Gauges, Grab Irons, Grinding Wheels, Ladders, Lockbolts, Loco. Filters, Lubricants, Outlet Gages, Release Rods, Rigging, Shipping Containers, Uncoupling Levers & Brackets

USSC Seating LLCMr. Ryan Waldeck, Locomotive Sales Manager 150 Gordon Dr.; Exton, PA 19341 (217) 415-6288 [email protected]; www.usscseating.com Operator and passenger seating products. Fire sup-pression products.

Velociti, Inc.Mr. Mark Aye, Rail Division Manager 120 Kansas Ave.; Kansas City, KS 66105-1409 (913) 302-7103 [email protected]; www.velociti.com Locomotive cab heating and air conditioning systems, new, used, repairs, upgrades. Mobile technology installation services, vehicle based, warehouses, retail. Data capture and recording installations.

Visron Technical LLCMr. Joel Cummings, Vice President 150 Lucius Gordon Dr., Ste. 111 W. Henrietta, NY 14586-9687 (585) 214-1625 [email protected]; www.visrontechnical.com Specialized staffing services specifically for the Locomotive and Rail industry.

Voith Turbo Inc.Mr. Paul Barlow, Business Development Manager 25 Winship Rd.; York, PA 17406-8419 (717) 767-3200 [email protected]; www.usa.voithturbo.com Worldwide supplier to the rail market offering driveline solutions, gearboxes, final drives, transmissions, cool-ing systems & couplers.

W.E. Lott Co.Mr. Richard Olt, President P.O. Box 628, 1432 Isaac Beal Rd.Bucyrus, OH 44820-0628 (859) 912-0204 [email protected]; www.welott.com W.E. Lott is a provider of superior cast, forged, fabri-cated and machined components to the rail industry.

Wabash NationalMr. Kenneth Combs, Director - Rail Products Group 1000 Sagamore Pkwy. S; Lafayette, IN 47905-4727 (765) 771-5448 [email protected] AAR approved running boards, DuraPlate end doors for Autoracks. Bi-Modal products RoadRailer trailers, Rail Bogies, CouplerMate bogies.

Wabtec CorporationMr. Jeff Stearns, Vice President Sales and Marketing 1001 Airbrake Ave.; Wilmerding, PA 15148-1036 (412) 825-1000 [email protected]; www.wabtec.com Wabtec Corporation is a global provider of value added, technology-based products and services for rail and other industrial markets. Through its subsid-iaries, the company manufactures a range of products for locomotives, freight cars and passenger transit vehicles. The company also builds new switcher and commuter locomotives, and provides aftermarket ser-vices. The company has facilities located throughout the world.

Wallace InternationalMs. Stephanie Muller, Marketing/Sales 90 Lowson Cres.; Winnipeg, MB R3P 2H8, Canada (866) 300-1110 [email protected]; www.wallaceintl.com

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Walz ScaleMr. Tom Carroll, Salesman 656 High Point Ln.; East Peoria, IL 61611-9329 (309) 694-3200 [email protected]; www.walzscale.com Industrial scale company specializing in permanent and portable rail scale applications for weight and balance verification. Both legal and non legal for trade applications as well as RFID tracking.

Western Railway DevicesMs. Lorie Mochel, Admin. Assistant 1214 14th St.; Waukegan, IL 60085-7815 (847) 625-8500 [email protected]; www.wrdevices.com In stock catalog parts found on our website. Custom fabrications for both OEM customers and repair shops.

Western Reman IndustrialMr. Sean McGowan, General Manager588 W 7th St.; Peru, IN 46970-1880 (765) 472-2002 [email protected]; wriservices.com Remanufactured Locomotive Parts

Western SierrasMr. John Estes, Manager 314 N Park St.; Reno, NV 89512-3416 (775) 324-2444 [email protected]; www.westernsierras.com Attachments-Ballast Broom-Mulcher-RR Tie Change out-Tamping Bogie test stands Construction & Maintenance Vehicles Road-Rail Vehicles Shunting Vehicles Train Lifting Jacks Train Wheel Measurement Equipment Turntables

Whiting CorporationMr. George Shaffer, Railcar Maintenance Systems Specialist 26000 S. Whiting Way; Monee, IL 60449 (215) 904-8450 [email protected]; www.whitingcorp.com Leading manufacturer of drop tables, portable electric jacks, turntables, transfer tables, car and body hoists, truck repair hoist, car progression systems, and over-head traveling cranes.

WID Inc.Mr. Denis D’Aoust, President 20 Rue De La Cooperative; Rigaud, QC J0P 1P0, Canada (450) 206-0681 [email protected]; www.wid.ca Wayside monitoring systems including: Truck Performance Detector Hunting Truck Detector

Williams-Hayward Protective Coatings Inc.Mr. Wayne Kurcz, Executive Vice President 7425 W 59th St.; Summit, IL 60501-1417 (708) 458-0015 [email protected]; www.williams-hayward.com Mfg. of water based, solvent based and powder coat-ings for the rail industry since 1920.

Wi-Tronix, LLCMr. Fred Cozzi, VP Sales & Marketing 631 E Boughton Rd., Ste. 240; Bolingbrook, IL 60440-3120 (630) 679-9927 [email protected]; www.wi-tronix.com Remote monitoring of high value mobile Assets. ER, LOUR downloads. Fuel sensor and integration.

WT&L Corp.Mr. Joe Chrien, Director Business Development 251 W Garfield Rd., Ste. 290; Aurora, OH 44202-8856 (330) 617-4103 [email protected]; www.wtandl.com Railcar Sales, Leasing, Parts Supply, and Logistics

ZTR Control SystemsMs. Susan Hansen, Senior Marketing Specialist 8050 County Hwy. 101 East; Shakopee, MN 55379-9734 (952) 233-4389 [email protected]; www.ztr.com ZTR Control Systems is a proven global provider of loco-motive modernization solutions. Our integrated control system solutions provide the performance of existing locomotives at a fraction of the cost of buying new.

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Midland Manufacturing Corp. 19

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