2013 Railway Supply Institute Annual Report & Membership Directory

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Annual Report 2013 RSI 1
Table of conTenTs
2013 AnnuAl RepoRt & MeMbeRship DiRectoRy
sUPPoRT 2
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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Leadership
Through 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
staff
The 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.
thomas D. simpson
President
simpson@rsiweb.org
robyn M. leach, ceM
Vice President of administration
leach@rsiweb.org
Nicole B. Brewin
Vice President of Government affairs
brewin@rsiweb.org
amanda t. Patrick
trade shows & Marketing
patrick@rsiweb.org
Brian Kellman
Membership &
Grassroots coordinator
kellman@rsiweb.org
Railway Supply Institute, Inc.
425 third street, sw, suite 920
washington, D.c. 20024
(p) 202-347-4664 | www.rsiweb.org
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

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

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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our membership
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 Diversity
Strength 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 Survey
In 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.
10%
7%
83%
RSI Members
Breakdown in size by annual revenue
Large Organizations
Medium Sized
Organizations
Small Organizations
10%
7%
83%
RSI Members
Large Organizations
Medium Sized
Organizations
Small Organizations
10%
7%
83%
RSI Members
Large Organizations
Medium Sized
Organizations
Small Organizations

7%
23%
30%
7%
13%
20%
RSI Members' Industry Segments
*Many members represent more than one segment
Communica0ons &
Signaling
Freight Rail
Locomo0ve
Maintenance of Way
Passenger Rail
Other Rail‐Related
7%
23%
30%
7%
13%
20%
Communica0ons &
Signaling
Freight Rail
Locomo0ve
Maintenance of Way
Passenger Rail

7%
23%
30%
7%
13%
20%
Communica0ons &
Signaling
Freight Rail
Locomo0ve
Maintenance of Way
Passenger Rail

7%
23%
30%
7%
13%
20%
Communica0ons &
Signaling
Freight Rail
Locomo0ve
Maintenance of Way
Passenger Rail

7%
23%
30%
7%
13%
20%
Communica0ons &
Signaling
Freight Rail
Locomo0ve
Maintenance of Way
Passenger Rail

7%
23%
30%
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Freight Rail
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Maintenance of Way
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our membership
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 Gillespie
Washington 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 Havens
President, Diesel Supply Company, and
Member, 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 Profiles
The 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.
Tim Gillespie (right)
speaking with Amtrak
President & CEO Joe Boardman.
Jeff Menz (left) poses with colleagues at
MEI’s booth at the USA Pavilion in Brazil.

RSI Welcomes New Members in 2013
ALB Klein Technology Group Inc.
American Motive Power Inc.
American Turbocharger Technologies, LLC
Anchor Fabrication
Argus Media
Baulter Concept Inc.
Bharat Forge America Inc.
Chicago Heights Processing
Clear-Vu Lighting
CM International Industries Corp.
Collis CraneWorks LLC
Diamond Wire Spring Company
DLL Inc.
Edwin Bohr Electronics, Inc.
Electric Motor Services
Electro-Wire, Inc.
Fenton Rigging and Contracting
GatorHyde Protective Coatings
Global Finishing Solutions, LLC (GFS)
Greenfield Products LLC
Halfen USA Inc.
ICL Performance Products LP - Phos-Chek
ITW Professional Brands
J&L Consulting LTD
Keybanc Capital Markets
Knoxville Locomotive Corporation
MAE of America Inc.
Magnetech Industrial Services
Maser Consulting P.A.
Matric
Mecco Marking & Traceability
Merchants Gate Capital
Nichols Electronics, Inc.
NMI Industrial
Norbar Torque Tools
Nylok LC
Partsmaster
Pennsylvania Rail Car Co.
Polaris Laboratories, LLC.
PowerBlanket
Prime Railroad Products
Promac Mfg. Ltd.
Quality Tool and Stamping
RB Railway Group Inc.
Rexquote Ltd.
Romell, Inc.
Rud Chain
Scopia Capital Management LLC
Seastone Capital Management
Smith Marketing Services, LLC
Southpoint Capital Advisors
Stage 8 Locking Fasteners Inc.
Stirling Lloyd Products, Inc.
Strategic Global Sourcing Inc.
TCMax Systems
The Indiana Rail Road Company
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Therm Tech, Inc.
TMV Control Systems
Trackmobile LLC
Tunnel Radio
Wallace International
Walz Scale
Western Railway Devices
Western Sierras
WID Inc.
WT&L Corp.
RSI Scholarship Program
In 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 University
The Greenbrier Companies
Angelica Chapman, Hoover, AL
University of Alabama
Anthony DeVito, Gilbertsville, PA
Penn State University
USSC Group
Jennifer Hermenet, Grand Rapids, MI
Hope College
MAHLE Behr Industry
Crystaline Hoover, Mt. Prospect, IL
Beloit College
Union Tank Car Company (UTLX)
Ryan Johnson, Kansas City, MO
University of Missouri
Orr Safety
Kevin Li, Pueblo, CO
Yale
Transportation Technology Center,
Inc. (MARTS Scholarship)
Daniel Olvera Lopez, Ciudad Sahagún,
Hidalgo, Mexico
Eastern Technological Institute of the State
of Hidalgo
Rene Smith, Buchanan, VA
Virginia Tech
Graham-White Manufacturing
Company (MARTS Scholarship)
Hannah Toms, Naperville, IL
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
UTLX
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/.

AdvocAcy
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Top Five Legislative Issues
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 HIll
In 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 lIFESAVER
As part of its advocacy efforts, RSI participates in educating the
public 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 DAy
In 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,
MeMbeR HigHligHT
Congressman Tim Ryan (center) toured Alliance Castings’
foundry with Production Manager Sam Mitchell (left) and
General Manager Doug Battershell.

RSI PAC -
SUPPORTINg THe SUPPlIeR AgeNDA
RSI 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 MEETING
RSI 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 IN
In 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. VISIT
RSI 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.

AdvocAcy
The Power of Coalitions
RSI 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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Operation Lifesaver
RSI 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
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Railway Interchange 2013
More 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
more than 120
technical sessions and
650 exhibits, like GE
Transportation’s
(pictured).
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 RailcarTechnicalServices (MARTS).
EvEnT HosTs
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.
Railway Interchange 2013’s packed show floor (pictured above,
below) provided attendees with numerous networking opportunities.
Top Job Categories
18% CEo/director/Executive
22% Manager 850+
Railroaders in Attendance
88% U.S. Attendees vs.
12% International
Countries Total
Attendance (Plus U.S.)42 IL
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PA TX In
Attendees

ConferenCes and events
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
Ten companies exhibited
and made new connections
at the first USA Pavilion
at NT Expo, Brazil.
PhotoscourtesyofNTExpo

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)
RSI/CMA 2014
September 21-23, 2014
Palais des congrès |
Montreal, QC, Canada
Hosts: RSI, CMA, CARS, RAC
USA Pavilion at InnoTrans 2014
September 23-25, 2014
Berlin, Germany | Messe Berlin
Host: REMSA
USA Pavilion at NT Expo 2014
November 11-13, 2014
SãoPaolo,Brazil|ExpoCenterNorte
Hosts: RSI, REMSA
Railway Interchange 2015
October 4-7, 2015
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Minneapolis Convention Center
Hosts: RSI, CMA, AREMA,
REMSA, RSSI
RSI/CMA 2016
October 2-4, 2016
Omaha, Nebraska |
CenturyLink Center
Hosts: 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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A Collaborative Voice for Suppliers
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.

Standard Coupler Manufacturers Committee
Chair: 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 Committee
Chair: 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 Committee
Chair: 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 Safety
In 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 Off
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By Edward Whalen, CEO,
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
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Locomotive engine intake air filters and housings,
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commuter cars.
Absopulse Electronics Ltd
Ms. Carole Lombard, Marketing Specialist
110 Walgreen Rd.; Ottawa, ON KOA 1LO
(613) 836-3511
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Design and manufacture quality railway switching
power supplies, inc. DC/DC converters. AC/DC power
supplier and batter chargers. DC/AC sine-wave invert-
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Consultant to the international railway supply industry
on how to increase business worldwide
Aero Transportation Products, Inc.
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Mr. Chris Doerschlag, President
8275 Estates Pkwy.; Plain City, OH 43064-8408
(614) 873-8995
cdoerschlag@albkleinco.com; albkleinco.com
Stationary and mobile rail and locomotive sanding
systems.
Alcoa Fastening Systems
Mr. Randy Rape, Director Sales & Marketing
8001 Imperial Dr.; Waco, TX 76712-6522
(254) 751-5229
randy.rape@alcoa.com
www.alcoa.com/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 StrategicPlan
1025 John St.; W Henrietta, NY 14586-9781
(585) 279-1403
scott.sherin@transport.alstom.com
www.alstomsignalingsolutions.com
Design & furnish signaling equipment ranging from
communication based train control systems, vital pro-
cessor interlocking control systems.
American Equipment Company
Mr. Bradley McCall, President
4755 Technology Way, Ste. 208
Boca Raton, FL 33431-3343
(561) 997-2080
brad@ameco.net; 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./MobilTech
Mr. Karl Thielges, General Manager
9431 Foster Wheeler Rd.; Dansville, NY 14437-9178
(585) 313-2570
kthielges@americanmotivepower.com
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, President
100 Clark St.
Saint Charles, MO 63301-2075
(636) 940-6000
jhollister@americanrailcar.com
www.americanrailcar.com
New 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 Systems
Mr. Larry Machak, General Manager
10076 Bavaria Rd.; Fort Myers, FL 33913-8521
(239) 768-0757
lmachak@americantraction.com
www.americantraction.com
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, LLC
Mr. Bob Kappesser, Product Manager
500 Muller Ln.; Newport News, VA 23606-1306
(757) 244-1456
bob@americanturbocharger.com
www.americanturbocharger.com
EMD, ALCO, GE, ABB Turbochargers and ALCO Engines
and spare parts.
Amglo Kemlite Laboratories
Mr. John Fogel, Product Manager
8787 Enterprise Blvd.; Largo, FL 33773-2702
(727) 812-2000
jfogel@amglo.com; 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. 5300
Chicago, IL 60606-6630
(202) 297-5962
pameen@amstedrail.com
www.amstedrail.com
Manufacturer 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 Fabrication
Mr. Tra Willbanks, Chief Executive Officer
1200 Lawson Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76131
(817) 498-2521
jdw@anchorfarbrication.com
www.anchorfabrication.com
Custom parts manufacturer
Ansaldo STS USA
Mr. Russell Glorioso, Head of External
Communications - Americas
1000 Technology Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3120
(412) 688-2200
russell.glorioso@ansaldo-sts.us; www.ansaldo-sts.com
Products/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 Media
Ms. Chloe Bazille, Sector Marketing Coordinator
3040 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 550, Houston, TX 77056-6589
(713) 429-6343
chloe.bazille@argusmedia.com; 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
teresa.lazenby@wheelshopautomation.com
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
info@arrowpin.com; www.arrowpin.com
Brake pins and miscellaneous brake rigging related
components for locomotives and freight cars
Arthur N. Ulrich Company
Mr. Thomas Ulrich, President
10340 Palmer Rd. SW; Pataskala, OH 43062-9449
(740) 927-8244
tulrich@anu-co.com; 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 Compressors
Mr. Jeff Amburn, Business Development Manager
1800 Overview Dr.; Rock Hill, SC 29730
(847) 981-2601
jeff.amburn@us.atlascopco.com; 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
tbakker@armspower.com; www.armspower.com
Communication and Signaling, Freight Car Component
Parts, Passenger Component Parts , Locomotive
Component Parts, Measurement & Maintenance
Systems
Avondale Partners
Ms. Kristine Kubacki, Senior Analyst
3 Cityplace Dr., Ste. 1060; Saint Louis, MO 63141-7081
(314) 218-4958
kkubacki@avondalepartnersllc.com
www.avondalepartnersllc.com
Financial Institution / Investment Banking
Axalta Coating Systems
Ms. Janine Little-Stoms, Marketing Services Manager
50 Applied Card Way, Ste. 300; Glen Mills, PA 19342
(302) 992-2959
Janine.Little@dupont.com
www.industrialcoatings.dupont.com
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
denis.robillard@baulter.com; 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, LLC
Ms. Katie McMenamin, Sales and Marketing Coordinator
3200 Innovation Pl.; P.O. Box 779
Youngstown, OH 44509-4025
(330) 259-8516
kmcmenamin@bbm-railway.com
www.bbm-railway.com
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 America
Mr. Mark Wester, General Manager
2100 S. Hwy. 61; Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-0607
markwester@beckmann-volmer.us
www.beckmann-volmer.us
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
knayebi@beenavision.com; 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
atholia@bharatforgeamerica.com
www.bharatforgeamerica.com
Forged and machined components - crankshafts, con-
necting rods, pistons, etc.
Bosch Rexroth Corporation
Mr. Michael Haskin, Market Segment Manager
1953 Mercer Rd.; Lexington, KY 40511-1021
(859) 254-8031
michael.haskin@boschrexroth-us.com
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 Corporation
Mr. Christopher Rhoades, Director of Sales
175 Evans Street; Brookville, PA 15825-9411
(814) 849-2000
chroades@brookvillecorp.com
www.brookvillecorp.com
OEM 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
sales@caminnovation.com; 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
ajones@cviairstarters.com; 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
greycss@accessive.net; 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. 1150
(847) 318-8000
fred.sasser@sasserfamilyholdings.com
www.crdx.com
Full service leasing of covered hopper and tank cars.
Also lease of wagons and locomotives in Australia.
Chicago Heights Processing
Mr. Anthony Smith, CEO
2710 State St.; Chicago Hts, IL 60411-4846
(708) 983-6100
tsmith@belsonsteel.com
www.chicagoheightsprocessing.com
Chicago Heights Processing specializes in locomotive
and rail car dismantling and parts recovery.
Chromium Corporation
Mr. Frank Jalili, President & CEO
14911 Quorum Dr., Ste. 600
Addison, TX 75254-1491
(972) 851-0551
frank.jalili@chromcorp.com; 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 Rail
Mr. Mel Kusta, SVP Operations
30 S Wacker Dr., Ste. 2900; Chicago, IL 60606-7459
(312) 906-5710
Mel.kusta@cit.com; 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 Power
Mr. Rick Clark, President
104 E. Butterfield Trail, P.O. Box 127
Gilman, IL 60938-0127
(815) 265-7210
clarkip@earthlink.net; www.clarkipinc.com
Manufacturer of cylinder heads, pistons, liners. Power
assemblies and components.
Clear-Vu Lighting
Mr. Daniel Lax, Vice President
29 New York Ave.; Westbury, NY 11590-4908
(516) 333-8880
dlax@clear-vu.com; www.clearvulighting.com
LED lighting for temporary construction and mainte-
nance, and permanent tunnel and station applications
Clifton Steel Company
Mr. Bruce Goodman, VP, Director of Customer Service
16500 Rockside Rd.; Maple Heights, OH 44137-4324
(216) 662-6111
bgoodman@cliftonsteel.com; 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
echen@cmiic.com; www.cmiic.com
Provide forged, casting, and machined metal parts to
railway equipment manufacturers.
Collis CraneWorks LLC
Mr. David Collis, Chairman
100 S. Paniplus Dr.; Olathe, KS 66061-9406
(913) 764-1315
dcollis@colliscw.com; 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
jelaird@columbuscastings.com
www.columbussteel.com
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 Corporation
Mr. David Tenney, Locomotive Products Manager
200 Williams St.; Bradford, PA 16701-0141
(814) 362-6811
dtenney@controlchief.com; 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 America
Ms. Jill Wagar, Sales and Marketing Support
1415 South Roselle Rd.; Palatine, IN 800-677-5311
(847) 925-3238
jill.wagar@cstsensors.com; 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
glen.e.rees@cummins.com; 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 Company
Mr. Brendan Perretta, Sales Coordinator
1624 Curryville Rd.; Martinsburg, PA 16662-8733
(814) 224-0355
bperretta@currysupply.com; www.currysupply.com
Manufacturing of locomotive cabs, fuel tanks, hoods,
electrical boxes, doors, battery boxes, and miscel-
laneous parts.
Custom Engineering Company
Mr. Michael Whelan, Sales Manager
2800 Mcclelland Ave.; Erie, PA 16510-2544
(814) 898-2800
mike@customeng.com; 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
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Cyclonaire Corp.
Mr. Jerry Elfring, President
P.O. Box 366; York, NE 68467-0366
(402) 362-2000
jelfring@cyclonaire.com; 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
ldgrandy@driworldwide.com
www.dalkoresources.com
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
lcovello@davanac.com; 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 Group
Mr. Charles F. Rivera, Director of Sales & Marketing
1619 Kuntz Rd.; Dayton, OH 45404-1240
(937) 913-3502
crivera@dayton-pheonix.com
www.daytonphoenix.com
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 Manufacturing
Mrs. Jean Ross, President
3707 19Th Ave. N; Escanaba, MI 49829-2525
(906) 233-1500
j.ross@deltamfg.net; www.deltamfg.net
Low profile CNC wheel lathe, railcar wheel truing
system, gear cases, pilot plows, wear plates, specialty
fabrication.
Diamond Wire Spring Company
Mr. Kelley Christy, Director of Sales
1901 Babcock Blvd.; Pittsburgh, PA 15209-1303
(412) 821-2703
KLC@diamondwirespring.com
www.diamondwirespring.com
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
susan@dieselelectricalequipment.com
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
diesellocomotiveco@frontiernet.net
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
dieselsupply@sbcglobal.net
www.dieselsupplycompany.com
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
mmailloux@dllinc.com; www.dllinc.com
Designing, manufacturing and supplying electrical and
electromechanical components for locomotives
Ebenezer Railcar Services
Mr. Jeffrey Schmarje, President
1005 Indian Church Rd.; West Seneca, NY 14224-1305
(716) 674-5650
jfs@ersindustries.com; www.ebenezerrailcar.com
Manufacturing new railroad freight cars, car body kits,
repair, rebuilding services, engineering.
Ecofab Maintenance LTD
Mr. Douglas Bock, VP Sales & Marketing
1645 Lonsdale Ave.; North Vancouver, BC V7M 2JS
(800) 222-3130
dbock@ecofab.com; 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) 877-8207
danmyers@bohr.com
Elcon Inc.
Mr. Frank Garrone, President
600 Twin Rail Dr.; Minooka, IL 60447-9465
(815) 467-9500
fgarrone@elconinc.net; www.elconinc.net
Electrical components for locomotives
Electric Motor Services
Mr. Albert Burgos, Vice President,
Business Development
6350 Indianapolis Blvd.; Hammond, IN 46320-2231
(219) 931-2850
aburgos@elecmotors.net
www.electricmotorservicesinc.com
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
mschmidt@electrowire.com; 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 Group
Mr. Donald Fissel, Sales Manager
One Front St.; Irvine, PA 16329
(814) 563-8714
dfissel@elwd.com
www.ellwoodcrankshaftgroup.com
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
bobt@enerpro-inc.com; 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
stevens.jeff@ensco.com; www.ensco.com
Provides advanced track inspection systems and ser-
vices, vehicle/track interaction consulting services and
track data management systems.
Fenton Rigging and Contracting
Mr. Tommy Wallace, Vice President - Contracting
2150 Langdon Farm Rd.; Cincinnati, OH 45237-4711
(513) 758-1276
towallace@fenton1898.com; 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 Rail
Mr. Richard Seymour, VP, Sales & Marketing
One O’Hare Center, 6250 River Rd., Ste. 5000
Rosemont, IL 60018-4214
(847) 384-5323
richard.seymour@firstunionrail.com
www.firstunionrail.com
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
sales@formcrete.com; www.formcrete.com
Lightweight composite commuter locomotive exteriors,
lightweight composite freight locomotive exterior
compartment doors, and any application for custom
molded fiberglass composites.
Mr. Joseph E. McNeely, President and CEO
Two N. Riverside Plz., Ste. 1300
(312) 928-0850
jmcneely@freightcar.net
www.freightcaramerica.com
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.
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FTR Associates
Ms. Helen Lile, Business Manager
1720 N. Kinser Pike; Bloomington, IN
(888) 988-1699
hlile@ftrassociates.com; 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
marge633@yahoo.com; www.gardspecialists.com
Maintenance Products - Thread repair inserts, abra-
sives, cutting tools, etc.
Gardner Denver
Mr. Richard Hugenberg, Railroad Product Manager
1800 Gardner Expy.; Quincy, IL 62305-9364
(217) 228-8237
Rob.Phillips@gardnerdenver.com
www.gardnerdenver.com
New and remanufactured air compressors for use
in locomotives. After market parts for locomotive
compressors.
GatorHyde Protective Coatings
Mr. Neil Moon, Marketing
5151 Natural Bridge Ave.; Saint Louis, MO 63115-1504
(314) 664-2230
nmoon@elastomer.com; 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 Corporation
Mr. Thomas Ellman, EVP and President,
Rail North America
222 W Adams St., 5th Floor
(312) 621-4560
thomas.ellman@gatx.com
www.gatx.com
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.
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engineers, to our maintenance team, GATX provides industry-
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who depend on our 136,000 railcars and 600 locomotives.
GE Rail Services Corporation
Ms. Patrice Powers, EVP Government Relations
161 North Clark St.; Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 853-5649
patrice.powers@ge.com
www.gecapital.com
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 Corporation
Mr. Dwayne Berger, Sales Manager
200 Geislinger Dr.; Battle Creek, MI 49037-5622
(269) 441-7002
berger@geislinger.com; www.geislinger.com
Manufactures products to reduce torsional vibration of
combustion engines and driveline components.
GLNX Corporation
Mr. Warner Abel, President
2201 Timberloch Pl., Ste. 125
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1139
(281) 363-7050
warnera@glnx.com; 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
rguindon@globalfinishing.com
www.globalfinishing.com
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
shaawn.cannon@globeturbocharger.com
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 Power
Mr. Micheal Matson, Marketing Services Manager
3950 Sussex Ave.; Aurora, IL 60504-7932
(630) 862-2238
michael.matson@exide.com; www.gnb.com
Industrial batteries and chargers

Graham-White Manufacturing Company
Mr. Jack Kuhns, Vice President Sales North America
1242 S Colorado St.
Salem, VA 24153-6931
(540) 387-5600
jkuhns@grahamwhite.com
www.grahamwhite.com
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.
Mr. Thomas Jackson, VP Marketing
One Centerpointe Dr., Ste. 200
Lake Oswego, OR 97035-8623
(503) 937-1522
Tom.jackson@gbrx.com
www.gbrx.com
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.
Greenfield Products LLC
Mr. Anthony Calomino, Port and Rail Products
Account Manager
3920 Greenfield Dr.; Union City, TN 38261
(708) 331-3115
acalomino@greenfieldpi.com; 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 Corporation
Mr. Tom Casper, VP Sales & Marketing
510 W. 172nd St.; South Holland, IL 60473-2717
(708) 596-5168
caspert@hadadycorp.com; 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
mlesher@halfenusa.com; 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 Additives
Mr. Blake Rampy, Additive Sales
910 Rankin Rd.; Houston, TX 77073-4604
(281) 951-1431
brampy@biobor.com; 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 America
Ms. Jill Shea, Marketing Director
1370 Bowes Rd.; Elgin, IL 60123-5538
(847) 741-1500
jill.shea@harting.com; 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
mkorotkin@hatchkirk.com; 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 Corporation
Mr. Greg Schultz, VP Sales
3581 Mercantile Ave.; Naples, FL 34104-3309
(239) 643-3013
greg@haynescorp.com; www.haynesco.com
Fuel injection systems and parts for locomotive
engines specializing in emission reduction solutions
Hetronic USA
Ms. Shelby Ryan, Marketing
3905 NW 36th St.; Oklahoma City, OK 73112-2953
(405) 749-1270
s.ryan@hetronic.com; 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
tim@heiparts.net; 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, LLC
Mr. Cullen Burdette, Vice President
9411 Earley Dr.; Hagerstown, MD 21740-1738
(240) 313-3611
cburdette@hkec.com; www.hkec.com
Power assemblies for EMD 710, 645, and 567 engines.
AAR M-1003 certified.
Holland, LP
Mr. Leonard O’Kray, Group VP, Mechanical
1000 Holland Dr.; Crete, IL 60417-2120
(708) 672-2373
lokray@hollandco.com; 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.
HOTSTART
Mr. Josh Erickson, Market Manager Shortline/
Class 1/Leasing
5723 E Alki Ave.; Spokane, WA 99212-0965
(509) 534-6171
jerickson@hotstart.com; 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 T2C4L7
(403) 720-7742
dan.lauzier@hydra-tech.net; 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-Chek
Mr. Gordon Springell, Equipment Systems
Engineering Manager
5980 E Commerce Loop; Post Falls, ID 83854-5901
(909) 821-1331
gordon.springell@icl-pplp.com; www.phoschek.com
Fire prevention and fire fighting chemicals and spe-
cialize mixing delivering systems equipment. Phos-
Chek brand retardants, foams and gels, PCCode.
Independent Machine Company of
Gladstone, Inc.
Mr. Nicholas Sandstrom, CEO/President
707 Clark Dr.; Gladstone, MI 49837-8966
(906) 428-4524
nsandstrom@imc-mi.com; 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 Company
Mr. Bob Babcock, Vice President Business
Development
101 W Ohio St., Ste. 1600
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1994
(317) 822-7716
bob.babcock@inrd.com
www.inrd.com
Locomotive maintenance facility capable of doing
contract repairs/rebuilds on all types of locomotives.
Direct connections at Chicago to all major railroads.
Industrial Maintenance & Engineering
Corporation
Mr. Greg Szymanski, Sales Manager
1351 J.P. Jennessey Dr.; La Vergne, TN 37086
(615) 641-9474
gszymanski@ime-corp.com; 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
jim@interswiss.com; 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
snilsson@inps.ca; 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, LLC
Mr. Patrick Roach, VP Sales & Marketing
4901 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland, OH 44114-3931
(216) 535-0264
proach@interstate-mcbee.com
www.interstate-mcbee.com
Diesel fuel injectors
IRECO, LLC
Mr. Robert Grandy, Vice President
805 Golf Ln.; Bensenville, IL 60106-1512
(630) 741-0155
rgrandy@railwaysupplygroup.com; 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 America
Mr. James Mohn, Director of Sales and Marketing
7 Centre Dr.; Orchard Park, NY 14127-2281
(716) 740-9417
james.mohn@itt.com; 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 Brands
Ms. Debbie Kenny, Market Development Manager
805 East Old 56 Hwy.; Olathe, KS 66061
(919) 489-3034
dkenny@itwprobrands.com
www.itwprofessionalbrands.com
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 LTD
Mr. Jason Tarasenko, President
5785 244B St.; Langley, BC V2Z IG7
(604) 607-6613
jlconsulting@uniserve.com; 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 Corporation
Mr. Gary Durian, Engineering Director
N120 W19434 Freistadt Rd., Germantown, WI 53022-9761
(262) 532-2125
duriang@jwspeaker.com; 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 Jaxon
Mr. Bob Jackson, CEO
635 Franklin St.; Constantine, MI 49042-1268
(866) 379-2009
jaxonusa@msn.com; www.jaxonusa.com
Uncoupling devices and imported casting & machine
parts.
JMA Railroad Supply
Mr. Jack Matthews, Owner / President
381 S Main Pl.; Carol Stream, IL 60188-2427
(630) 653-9224
jack@jmarail.com; 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.

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