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Industry-Railway Suppliers (IRS) held the second annual Chicago Railroad Show (CRS) at our headquarters in Elmhurst, IL on May 11th and May 12th.  This maintenance-of-way product exhibit … read more

Industry-Railway Suppliers (IRS) has signed an official agreement with Milwaukee® becoming an authorized distributor of Milwaukee tools to the railroad industry.Milwaukee Tool is a respected worldwide … read more

The transition from winter season into production season requires a lot of hard work and dedication from maintenance crews. Ties undergo their notorious freeze-thaw cycle, turning soft and loosenin … read more

Winter is the season for the rebuilding and repairing of railroad maintenance equipment, especially replacement of wear parts, which take quite a beating. With Production Season just around the cor … read more

Low winter temperatures can have a devastating effect on the performance and efficiency of hydraulic tools. The viscosity of hydraulic fluid and oil increases during winter, hampering performanc … read more