Axion International Lands Railroad Tie Order from Mexico

Ferromex’ test order will be installed in various coastal regions in Mexico to provide an assessment of Axion’s capabilities in the harsh weather and salt-air environments of those regions. According to an Axion press release, salt can lead to degradation of traditional building materials, such as creosote-treated wood and concrete ties, at a much faster rate than the dry, salt-free climates further inland.

“Axion is thrilled to be working with the largest railway line in Mexico,” says Steve Silverman, Axion president and CEO. “This represents yet another international validation for Axion, on top of Morocco, Canada and most recently Australia. Ferromex is very significantly a potential new client, and we look forward to exceeding their expectations for the test so we can supply the railway with our environmentally friendly alternative to wood and concrete railroad ties.”

Juan Manuel Soler, director of Ferromex’ maintenance of operative resources, says, “What caught our attention about Axion’s RSC is not only the fact that it is environmentally friendly but that it might have the potential to become more economically efficient on a long-term basis due to certain reductions in maintenance costs.” He adds, “We welcome Axion to supply their test product so we can properly evaluate it, following a suitable protocol, for Ferromex’ long-term consideration going forward.”