Winter is approaching, bringing about the most demanding time for maintenance-of-way crews. It not only complicates track maintenance but also increases safety risks for maintenance crews and passengers alike. These winter challenges can...
In August, Industry-Railway Suppliers happily welcomed our newest sister company to the Railway Supply Group– Railroad Tools and Solutions! Railway Supply Group’s acquisition of Railroad Tools and Solutions is the sixth company to join the group, along with Industry-Railway Suppliers, Unity Railway...
The market of railroad tools is vast. It’s our job to weed through the options, test them in the field with end users, and bring to market only the tools that will make your job as a maintenance worker a...
“This frog has been dubbed, 'The Frog Heard Round The Southeast,” said CSX Southeast Welding Manager, Doug Monday. Monday is a highly experienced welder and began working for CSX Railroad 17 years ago. The nicknamed frog is the most highly-trafficked railroad...
Introducing the newest material handling machine manufactured and designed by Swingmaster; the Swingmaster Tie Manager (STM). The STM is a state-of-the-art tie crane that was carefully designed based on a wide range of feedback from tie crane operators. This valuable feedback...
Industry-Railway Suppliers (IRS) held our annual week-long Sales and Strategic Planning Meeting at IRS. This is a week spent dissecting the peaks and accomplishments from the past year, along with the valleys and opportunities for improvement and growth in the...
The 2023 NRC (National Railroad Construction and Maintenance) Show, held the first week of every year, has sadly already come and gone. It was yet another outstanding show held in the most beautiful, sunny location to boot - Boca Raton,...
We want to extend our sincerest thank you to all of our customers, partners and our railroad community who have truly become a family over these past 57 years. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the IRS staff to you!...
IRS attended CSX’s 2022 week-long Welding Managers’ Training Meeting and Welding Tool Rodeo at the CSX Redi Center in Atlanta the other week. It was such a fun, interactive and highly educational week to be included in. The week started...
