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10/9/2019
Strukton Rail completed a full overhead wire survey of Utah Transit Authority’s 103-mile light-rail system in Salt Lake City. The effort marked Strukton’s first catenary inspection in the North American market using the Strukton Wire Scan system, which measures the thickness and lateral position of all types of live contact wires. Simultaneously, the contact wire height and dynamics are measured. With these measurements it is possible to detect anomalies and predict when and where future complications might occur, Strukton officials said in a press release.
Focused Technology Solutions Inc. announced that multiple major railway companies and Class Is have placed orders for the company’s battery-operated spike puller, the SpikeEase. The SpikeEase is one of the first battery-operated and hydraulic-free spike pullers on the market, Focused Technology Solutions officials said in a press release. The tool pulls spikes in three to seven seconds and weighs under 30 pounds.
Holland LP named Scott McLaughlin as a regional sales manager. He will manage and maintain the western U.S. sales territory, and represent all Holland divisions and maintenance-of-way products. McLaughlin has been with Holland since 2015. Previously, he served as mobile operations director, Holland officials said in a press release.
Bourque Logistics and Industrial Networks (INet) have renewed their partnership to offer rail, truck and intermodal shippers the YardMaster® Solution, which provides rail car and truck shipment management functionality to industrial shippers for control over field operations. It also offers reduction of errors and overall shipping operation productivity, Bourque officials said in a press release. INet also announced an effort, independent from Bourque Logistics, to provide automatic equipment identification solutions to rail-car shops and railroads.
Northeast Maglev hired Ciara Wake as a marketing and communications coordinator to promote the Superconducting Maglev high-speed rail in the Northeast Corridor, company officials said in a press release. Previously, Wake worked in promotions and special events with the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission.
The Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) elected Custom Truck One Source President Bryan Boehm and Herzog Services Inc. President Troy Elbert to its board. Prior to his role as president, Boehm was the director of Custom Truck & Equipment’s rail division. Elbert has worked for Herzog since 1997. Prior to his appointment to president, Ebert was assistant vice president of operations and an ultrasonic, non-destructive rail technician. Meanwhile, board member George Pugh’s term will expire at year's end. Pugh is president and chief operating officer of Knox Kershaw Inc. and has served on REMSA’s board since 2014, association officials said in a press release.