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KSA supplies prestressed concrete crossties, switch ties, switch
tie turnouts, rehabilitated wood ties and related products
and services to Class 1, commuter and high-speed rail systems.
KSA is a partnership that combines the unique
strengths and expertise of three industry leaders: Koppers, Sherman
International, and Abetong AB, offering more than 180 years of
combined experience.
Koppers is a diversified company with an integrated network of
operating facilities throughout the world. Through wood preserving
technology, and expertise in coal tar processing, Koppers has
been serving the railroad industry for more than 75 years, with
both treated wood and prestressed concrete products.
For over 55 years, Sherman International has
been a supplier of quality concrete and concrete products to builders,
contractors, and railroads throughout the southeastern United States.
Today, Sherman offers its customers a broad range of concrete products
including ready mix, prestressed products, pipe, block, and specialty
products. Sherman is an established pacesetter in concrete technology
and a respected leader in the industry.
Abetong AB, a Swedish company, has been a pioneer
in the design, development, and production of concrete railroad
ties since 1950. Abetong has supplied over 30 million crossties
and over 2500 sets of concrete switch ties worldwide. As a member
of The Heidelberger Zement Group, an international building materials
conglomerate, Abetong draws on the expertise of over 10,000 European
employees that supply materials, equipment, technology, and service
to the building and construction industry throughout the world.
- Reliability: KSA has more than 180 years of combined experience
in railroad service and concrete technology.
- Economical: Concrete ties are a viable way to reduce track
maintenance cost.
- Performance: Concrete ties can reduce rolling resistance as
a method of increasing operating efficiency.
- Durability: Concrete ties meet the demand for areas with heavy
curves or heavy tonnage, lasting longer with less need for maintenance.
To find out more about the unique products and
services offered by KSA, contact us at 740-776-3238, ext. 12 or
email at CraigWS@Koppers.com.
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