FABRIKAM, INC. CONNECTING THE WORLD

INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE  For 75 years, Fabrikam, Inc. has set the standard for excellence throughout the rail industry. But as valuable as past experience may be, we are constantly looking to the future.  This forward-thinking approach has directed our company for three- quarters of a century. It is also why we have the reputation as the most dependable rail product supplier in North America.  As technology allows for more cost- effective manufacturing ans society increases its awareness environmentally, Fabrikam is shifting its product emphasis to meet these market changes.

SUCCESS STORY  Due to high water and humidity levels underground, Contoso, Ltd., experienced significant maintenance costs associated with timber and concrete sleepers.  As part of the CRS Pilot Project, Contoso used composite sleepers in two of its underground mining operations and saw an increased in cost savings of 49%. “In wet conditions, CRS is the best sleeper on the market”. Stuart Glasson, President Contoso, Ltd.

BENEFITS Average cost savings of 43% Initial costs Components (materials) Installation Lifecycle costs (includes maintenance and operating costs, derailment risk, etc.) Component replacement Basic labor Gaging and anchor adjustment Derailment maintenance Disposal and salvage