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Industry Events
Railroad Day on the Hill 2016
March 3, 2016
Washington, DC
USA Pavilion at
InnoTrans 2016
September 20-23, 2016
Berlin, Germany
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REMSA Welcomes
New Members
Oriental Vehicle Materials Co.
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In This Issue:
Industry News
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REMSA to Host USA Pavilion at InnoTrans 2016 - Reserve Your Exhibit Space Today
REMSA will once again be hosting the USA Pavilion at InnoTrans 2016, to be held September 20-23, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. The USA Pavilion offers a turnkey service to exhibitors, which drastically simplifies exhibiting at an international trade fair.
The pavilion layout will hold a common exhibit area that includes internet, refreshments, seating, and meeting space along with booth space for each exhibition company; translators will also be present. Additional benefits to exhibitors include support and guidance on translation and shipping materials; transportation advice including airport, hotel, and expo center transfers,; and access to the USA Pavilion room block.
Space within the USA Pavilion is limited - only 3 spots remain! Space will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Please contact Urszula Soucie at
[email protected] or (202) 715-2921 with any questions.
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Survey - International Markets
REMSA Members, if you have not already done so, please take a moment to answer a brief survey with regards to your company's interest and involvement in international markets and trade shows. This information is crucial to our efforts to better serve our membership.
Please respond by March 1 for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card.
*Must be a current member in good standing to win.*
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Africa Rail 2016
US Commerce Department Seeks to Support US Companies that Attend
(Exhibit Space Not Needed)
The United States Department of Commerce is encouraging American rail supply companies to attend Africa Rail 2016 this June in South Africa. They are eager to work with REMSA to help facilitate a matchmaking program for US companies and potential buyers at the event (exhibit space is not needed).
Africa Rail 2016 will take place on June 28 -29, 2016.
Research suggests there are projects valued at $495bn of rail-only projects in Africa planned or under way. These range from design and planning, business analysis, new locomotives and rolling stock, train management, track maintenance to refurbishment of existing assets, and more.
Please contact Urszula Soucie at
[email protected]
with any questions.
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Please Mark Your Calendars for March 3, 2016
Over the past 15 years, Railroad Day on Capitol Hill has proven to be an incredibly effective way to get our advocacy message to Congress. The size of the event, the geographical diversity of the participants, and the unified railroad industry message has focused Congress on our issues like never before.
We look forward to seeing many members in DC to join REMSA and the rail industry at-large on this important day. Rail suppliers have a unique story to tell. Whether it be local manufacturing jobs, a thriving small business in the community, or large state employer, your stories are crucial for successful
advocacy
for our industry.
Railroad Day on the Hill 2016 has been set for
March 3, 2016
. You may register for the event and for your hotel by clicking here.
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REMSA Grassroots Program
Congressman Peterson's Chief of Staff and Economic Development Officer Tour REMSA Member PortaCo, Discuss Rail Issues
On February 8th Congressman Collin Peterson's (D-MN-7) Chief of Staff, Allison Myhre, and Economic Development Officer, Toni Merdan, joined representatives from PortaCo to tour their Moorhead facility, learn about their various maintenance-of-way (MoW) and railroad tools, and discuss public policy priorities for the business and rail communities in western Minnesota.
PortaCo started operations over 35 years ago in Moorhead as a manufacturer of hydraulic valves and manifolds. Since then, it has grown into one of the leading American producers of hydraulic power units, tools, and machines used in railway track construction and maintenance. PortaCo drew the attention of the Goldschmidt Thermit Group, a major player in the railway infrastructure industry, and since 2013, PortaCo has been a proud member of the Goldschmidt Thermit Group.
The tour was led by PortaCo's President & CEO Patrick Cronin. Also in attendance was Sean Winkler, Grassroots Coordinator, REMSA.
L to R: Myhre, Merdan, Winkler, Cronin
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Supplier Bid Portal
REMSA is pleased to announce that our staff has compiled an extensive list of Class I, regional, and transit agency bid portals to allow our suppliers to plan their bidding cycles more effectively.
This is a Members Only resource and will require your REMSA username and password to access.
Members may access the spreadsheet
here.
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Industry News
BNSF Announces $4.3 Billion Capex Plan
BNSF Railway Co.
announced [on January 26, 2016] that it anticipates spending $4.3 billion on capital expenditures this year, down from the company's record investment of $6 billion in infrastructure and other capital improvements in 2015. (Progressive Railroading).
CHINA Railways Corporation (CRC) announced on January 17 that it has set itself a fixed asset investment target of Yuan 800bn ($US 121.6bn) for the third consecutive year. (International Railway Journal).
Canadian National's 2016 capital plan includes an investment of approximately CA$2.9 billion (US$2.07 billion) in rail infrastructure and equipment to raise network efficiency, support long-term growth and further strengthen safety. The railroad is the only North American Class 1 to increased its spend over 2015, which for CN was CA$2.8 billion (US$2.06 billion). (RT&S).
Canadian Pacific
posted fourth-quarter 2015 net income of $319 million (in Canadian dollars) on revenue of $1.6 billion, compared with net income of $451 million on revenue of $1.7 billion for the same period in 2014, the company announced [on January 21, 2016]. (Progressive Railroading).
KCS 2016 Capital Program Reflects 10% Reduction over 2015
Kansas City Southern estimates its 2016 capital program will be between $580-590 million, which represents an approximate 10 percent decline from its $649 million program in 2015. (RT&S).
Norfolk Southern has a planned capital improvement budget of $2.1 billion in 2016, which is $300 million less than its record $2.4 billion capital plan in 2015. (RT&S).
UP Trims Capital Spending, Launches Grade Crossing Evaluation Program
Union Pacific on Feb. 5, 2016 announced a 2016 capital plan of approximately $3.75 billion, about $550 million lower than 2015. The plan includes $375 million for Positive Train Control. At the same time, UP announced a new safety program based on evaluating grade crossings where incidents are more likely to occur. (Railway Age).
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Cinquini & Passarino Open Napa Office
Cinquini & Passarino announced [on February 18] the opening of a new office in Napa, California. The office will be led by Mark P. Andrilla, P.E., P.L.S. (Amerisurv.com).
Congressman Goodlatte Tours Progress Rail Service in Roanoke
On Feb. 5, 2016, U.S. Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA-06) joined National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association (NRC) member-Progress Rail Services (PRS)-for a tour of its locomotive and rail car services facility in Roanoke, Va. (Railway Age).
Gertler Joins HDR as VP of Strategic Consulting Team
Peter Gertler has joined HDR's strategic consulting team as vice president and is responsible for helping the firm grow its strategic consulting practice worldwide.
Based in HDR's Oakland, Calif., office, Gertler will work with HDR clients around the globe to advance their visions for smart, sustainable mobility solutions. His 30 years of experience in planning, transportation engineering and technology brings added depth to HDR's comprehensive strategic consulting practice. (RT&S)
On February 3, Jodi Heldt, president of the
League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW) announced the election of five new board members. The new board members and their positions include - Treasurer: Urszula Soucie, Director of Trade Shows & Operations, REMSA, and Events Chair: Claire Tomlinson, Office Manager, L.B. Foster Rail Technologies. (LRIW)
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