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• Genesee & Wyoming enters agreement to acquire RailAmerica (7/23/2012)

Rail Industry Component:
Helwig Carbon Products Inc.: Carbon Brushes

Helwig Carbon manufactures a full range of carbon brushes for traction, blower and auxillary motors. In addition, the company manufactures carbon brushes, holders and shunt assemblies for grounding applications. The Helwig Bias Multiflex Red Top brush features two thick, strong carbon wafers bias cut to improve overall performance and keep locomotives running longer, the company says, adding the Red Top Pad helps reduce vibration and improves electrical contact. Helwig says its friendly customer service staff is well-trained to help identify carbon brush requirements and troubleshoot problem applications.