ENGINEERED COMPOSITE RAILROAD TIES. Technology Infrastructure Green!

ENGINEERED COMPOSITE

RAILROAD TIES

Technology

Infrastructure

Green!

Patent-Protected Engineered Composite Technology

Made from 100% Recycled Materials

No Toxic Preservatives

Non-Porous- will not rot or absorb moisture

Non-Corrosive

Does not Conduct Electricity

Long Lasting

Standard installation techniques

Fire Retardants available

Over 200,000 Axion Formula Ties installed in-line

Economics: RR Ties

Standard TiesStandard Turnout

Bridge Timbers

Tie Installation Total Life Cost Cost

Wood $ 48 $53 $101 5-8 Yrs $10,000 $400

Concrete

$ 98 $70 $168 10-18 Yrs $12,500 N/A

Axion $115 $53 $168 40+ Yrs $ 9,500 $375

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$500 000

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5 10 15 20 25 Life

Concrete

Wood

RR Ties

Cost (Per Mile)

Long Term Economics: RR Ties

The cost of installation of wood and Axion ties is identical

AXION TIES PAY FOR THEMSELVES IN ONE REPLACEMENT CYCLE

The performance of Axion Ties remains consistent across all environments

Axion Ties are most cost effective in areas of severe climate stresses-

high moisture, rain, insect infestation

Increased disposal costs for creosote-treated ties make Axion Ties more

cost efficient (Axion Ties can be recycled at the end of their useful life)

Positive greenhouse gas impact could lead to carbon credits

Versus Wood Ties