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About Industry-Railway Suppliers

Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc. (IRS) supplies the highest quality and safest products in the railway marketplace combined with superior customer service and field sales support. We are proud to be recognized as a leading distributor of Abrasives, AREMA Track Tools, Roadway Work Equipment Wear-Parts, and Mechanical Shop Tools to railroad customers of all sizes, throughout North America and Mexico.

Scott Commo
President, Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc.

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Our 90,000 Square-Ft Distribution Center Located in Elmhurst, IL

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For more than 50 years, Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc. has led the industry in reliable and innovative railroad tools and product solutions in the railway marketplace.

We strive to meet the needs of the Maintenance of Way, Engineering, Mechanical, Signal, and Bridge departments across the nation. From the time our railroad equipment company was founded in 1966, we have worked tirelessly to earn the trust of the railroad industry with products that are high quality and cost effective, and unparalleled in safety.

Industry-Railway is proud to be recognized as a leading distributor of abrasives, AREMA track tools, work equipment wear parts, mechanical shop tools, and more. We are dedicated to our mission of providing the finest railroad products in the industry due to our never-ending pursuit to discover new business partnerships and growth opportunities. IRS has an unrivaled field sales support team who possess over 40 years of knowledge in the railroad industry. And our superior customer service staff have over 40 years of experience as well, and are ready to assist with any of your product questions or needs.

Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc. is proud to distribute railroad tools and products to all Class I, Regionals, Shortlines, Locomotive & Car repair facilities, contractors, and transit systems.

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  • Tracks of Dedication: Thank you Maintenance-of-Way
    November 21, 2024

    Tracks of Dedication: Thank you Maintenance-of-Way

    The season of gratitude is here, a time to recognize the unsung heroes who keep our lives on track– literally. While many are fortunate to gather with loved ones to celebrate the season’s comforts, a dedicated group works tirelessly behind the...

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  • Winter Safety: Solutions that Keep Railroads Moving
    September 25, 2024

    Winter Safety: Solutions that Keep Railroads Moving

    As winter approaches, maintenance-of-way crews brace for the most challenging conditions of the year. Cold, harsh weather not only complicates maintenance but also heightens safety risks for both section crews and passengers. Left unchecked, these conditions can grind railroad operations...

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  • Continuing a Legacy: IRS' Commitment to the Future of Railroads
    August 22, 2024

    Continuing a Legacy: IRS' Commitment to the Future of Railroads

    Railroads have been an enduring cornerstone of American life for centuries, profoundly shaping our nation’s culture and progress. From creating new social orders and cities to embedding railroad terminology into our everyday language, railroads have symbolized progress and the future,...

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