Company Category: Maintenance of Way

WINDHOFF Rail Technology Corp

In March 2022, WINDHOFF founded a new subsidiary in Alpharetta, Georgia to better serve the growing demand of Rail and Shunting Technology products in North America. Alpharetta is located in Georgia and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Its ideal location is embedded in over 4,600 miles of active rail lines in the Southeast and provides direct rail access to the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Midwest regions of the USA. The new site, WINDHOFF Rail Technology Corp., will serve as our main base of sales and customer service in North America, allowing more stock and variety of production, and faster delivery times for our North American clients. The new office is ideally situated for serving existing and future clients across North America. WINDHOFF, headquartered in Rheine, Germany delivers world class Rail and Shunting Technology products and battery-powered emission-free vehicles for the Rolling Stock to serve a broad range of markets. We specialize in delivering customer-specific turn-key solutions that are scaled to your needs.

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Wieland Austria G.m.b.H.

Austroroll® – rolling instead of lubricating The high-quality switch point rollers from Wieland set international standards for maintenance free roller devices in railroad points, save up to 25 liters of lubricant per year and increas the track availability significantly. Austroroll® is an international trademark of Wieland Austria and part of the German Wieland Group based in Ulm. Wieland operates globally as a specialist for copper, copper alloys and special components and employs more than 9,400 people at over 80 locations.

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Western-Cullen-Hayes, Inc.

Manufacturers of railroad safety signals and accessories; gate arms; railroad crossing warning systems; industrial crossing warning systems; flashing light signals, incandescent and LED; bells; foundations, steel; switch lamps; circuit controllers; terminal housings; targets; bumping posts, fixed and hydraulic; wheel stops; chocks; switch point guards, programmable yard switch machine; derails, sliding, hinged and portable; derail operators, powered, electric locking and manual; and accessories, blue flags, and car rerailers.

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Vancer

Vancer designs, engineers and manufactures innovative rail maintenance of way equipment and has served the rail industry for more than 40 years. Our mission is to enable our customers’ success by understanding their needs and developing full-service, innovative rail maintenance of way solutions. With rental, used and new equipment available – as well as service and support – our experienced team helps railroads and rail contractors focus on getting the job done safely and efficiently. Contact us today. info@vancer.com | At Vancer Fleet Services, we do far more than inspections and repairs, we deliver complete fleet care. From FRA and crane inspections to engine, hydraulic, electrical, and fabrication work, and everything in between, we’re your one-stop shop for keeping work trucks safe, compliant, and ready for anything. With fully equipped shops across the United States and a network of field service trucks strategically placed to perform work at your job site, we bring the service to you.

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UNIT DROP FORGE

Unit Drop Forge (UDF) is an AAR M 1002/M 1003 certified manufacturer serving Class I, II, and III railroads, new car builders, repair facilities, and distributors. We are certified under AAR Activity Code B4 for forged railcar center plates and Activity Code B85 for forged pressure retaining tank car components. In addition, UDF supplies draft lugs, various forged freight car components, and precision forgings for passenger rail, light rail, and locomotive applications. Located in West Allis, Wisconsin, UDF supports a diverse range of industries—including Off Highway, Construction, Railroad, Energy, Compressor, Mining, Defense, and Agriculture—with a legacy of craftsmanship dating back to 1918. Our facility leverages advanced forging technologies and modern engineering tools to deliver consistent quality and performance. UDF produces forged components ranging from 10 to 315 pounds across multiple material grades such as carbon, alloy, microalloy, and stainless steel. We also offer value added capabilities through in-house CNC machining, enabling customers to receive fully finished components ready for assembly.

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Unipart

Unipart is a supply chain performance improvement partner, delivering efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across multiple sectors. With more than 50 years of expertise, we design, make, move and improve components in our customers’ supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Operating across seven key sectors – automotive, rail and public transport, healthcare, aerospace & defence, technology, industrials, and e-commerce, consumer and retail – we partner with world-class brands to tackle complex supply chain challenges. Combining real-time data insights with advanced engineering and logistics expertise, we optimise performance while saving time, cost, and carbon. | Unipart is a supply chain performance improvement partner, delivering efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across multiple sectors. With more than 50 years of expertise, we design, make, move and improve components in our customers’ supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Operating across seven key sectors – automotive, rail and public transport, healthcare, aerospace & defence, technology, industrials, and e-commerce, consumer and retail – we partner with world-class brands to tackle complex supply chain challenges. Combining real-time data insights with advanced engineering and logistics expertise, we optimise performance while saving time, cost, and carbon. Visit our booth 1708 to learn about Unipart’s OSE On Board Shunt Enhancer as featured in the National Loss of Shunt Committee report. WaysideSIGNAL 12V LED signals are fast becoming the preferred signal of choice at Class 1 railroads, and the launch of our brand new MetroSIGNAL 110V LED signal portfolio delivers the same unparalleled performance in commuter and metro signalling applications.

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Triton Ties

Triton Ties manufactures glass-reinforced and recycled plastic composite ties. The Triton Tie is impervious to moisture, decay, and insect infestation and is engineered to last 50+ years, saving the railroads millions per mile over the life of the tie.

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Track-Weld

For over 35 years, North America’s railroad industry has relied on Track-Weld’s expertise to extend the lifetime of railway tracks and rail components. We offer an extensive range of welding wire, welding electrodes and welding equipment and tools

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Tietan, from Railway Innovative Solutions, LLC

Railway Innovative Solutions, LLC introduces Tietan, a high-performance asphalt coating specifically engineered to shield wood railroad ties from premature degradation. This durable, polymer-modified asphalt protects against UV rays and water damage, extending the life of crossties and bridge ties. Wood railroad ties are under constant attack from water and UV rays, causing them to degrade rapidly despite chemical preservatives. Replacing these ties has become unsustainable in both cost and effort. The railroad industry needs a new solution for tie longevity. At Railway Innovative Solutions, LLC, we offer pioneering technologies for wood tie protection, addressing critical challenges in railroad infrastructure. With Heritage Research Group’s innovative problem-solving approach and leading-edge research and development capabilities, we are committed to building a sustainable future, one wood tie at a time. Our flagship rail product, Tietan is an engineered asphalt coating that extends the life cycle of wood railroad ties, delivering both durability and cost savings.

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Tenco Inc. (RPM Tech)

RPM Tech, a brand of Alamo Group Snow & Ice Team, is renowned for design and manufacture of track cleaning and snow/ice removal equipment such as cold air blowers, and swingloader snow blower attachments for the maintenance of switches, crossings, railroad yards, and tracks. Famous for its AF1 cold air blowers used to clear snow, ice, and debris off switches tracks, and third rails. The AF1 blows ambient air at speed of up to 525 mph (850 km/h) to blast away hard pack snow or remove debris in seconds. Within the safety of the cabin, a single operator controls the unit operation.

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