RSI 2011 Annual Report and Membership Directory

RSI ANNUAL REPORT 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUPPORT 2

About RSI 2

Chairman’s message 4

RSI leadership 6

RSI industry committees 8

Tank car update 12

RSI membership 14

Scholarship program 16

CONNECTION 17

Conferences and events 17

ADVOCACY 22

RSI work in Washington 22

Bob Clement reports 24

Advocacy efforts 26

Operation Lifesaver 28

Coalition building 30

Membership directory 31

Advertising index 44

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ABOUT RSI

We are your voice in Washington
The Railway Supply Institute acts on behalf Connection…Railway suppliers are connected
of the largest and smallest suppliers to North and strengthened by RSI. RSI members meet
American freight and passenger railroads and and do business with freight and passenger
their employees. As the only all-inclusive trade railroads and other suppliers at annual confer-
association for the entire rail supply industry, ences, trade shows, and industry events. We are
RSI represents a diverse group involved in the the center of the industry network, helping to
manufacture of products and services in the make contacts for our members with key play-
freight car, locomotive, maintenance-of-way, ers in the companies that work in the rail and
communications and signaling, leasing, and rail supply industries.
passenger rail industries.
Advocacy…RSI is your voice in Washington.
RSI connects members to their customers and RSI has a presence on Capitol Hill and among
partners, supports industry improvements, the regulatory agencies that write the rules for
assists members in the global marketplace, and the rail industry. RSI continually advocates safe,
represents the industry during the regulatory sensible, and efficient solutions that work for
and legislative process. rail, suppliers, and the people who depend on
us to move their goods. RSI aids members in
Support…Railway supplier support is important communicating their interests to legislators,
to the railroad industry. RSI manages seven regulators, and other industry stakeholders.
industry committees on such critical issues as
the safe transportation of hazardous materials,
grade crossing safety, and technical standards.
Our committees help members collaborate and
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resolve the technical, legislative, and regulatory
issues unique to the rail supply industry.

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

Dear RSI Members and Friends:
The Railway Supply Institute had an extraordinary 2011. RSI delivered on its
mission to connect members to their customers and partners, support the
improvement of the industry, and advocate for the industry during the
regulatory and legislative process.
In September, nearly 9,000 railroaders and railway suppliers descended
on Minneapolis for Railway Interchange 2011. Of those in attendance, 3,000
were there for RSI and the Coordinated Mechanical Associations (CMA) tech-
nical sessions. The show exceeded expectations. RSI, along with Railway
Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) and Railway Sys-
tems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI), quickly sold out exhibit space in the Minneapolis
Convention Center and Canadian Pacific’s Humboldt Yard. Minneapolis was
the culmination of a two-year planning process, and my congratulations
to the staffs of RSI, REMSA, RSSI, and American Railway Engineering and
Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) for making the show a success.
As a full-service trade association, RSI does more than host trade shows.
Our program committees act as an integral part of our mission to serve
railway suppliers: They bring our members together to discuss issues of inter-
RSI Chairman est and connect with railroads and state and federal governments. They also
Gregory P. span a wide array of interests across the supply industry. For example, our
Vogelman, Committee on Tank Cars leads the industry in tank car safety and security
issues, while the State Tax Committee works diligently to curb onerous taxes
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placed on freight cars by various state legislatures. And in addition to working
with the Association of American Railroads on freight car design issues, the
American Railway Car Institute (ARCI) committee supplies quarterly freight
car order and delivery data to Wall Street analysts and government officials. I urge you to take a
careful look at RSI’s industry committees and see where your company might benefit from joining.
While the new Congress has challenged RSI, it has not hindered our progress. Our government
relations team, Nicole Brewin and the Honorable Bob Clement, is well known on Capitol Hill as the
voice of the rail supply industry. Supported by our members, coalitions, and industry partners, RSI
continues to promote supplier issues by introducing RSI to new members of Congress, meeting
with committee leadership, and testifying at committee hearings.
The year also brought new opportunities for RSI’s advocacy team. I had the privilege of join-
ing the RSI staff and fellow board members in a White House meeting with the Administration’s
Domestic Policy Team—the first meeting of its kind. After passing through White House security,
we had an hour-long meeting with Administration representatives, discussing the importance of
the supply industry for jobs and issues facing RSI members and their customers.
As I look forward to 2012, I see more opportunities for RSI and our membership. We’re returning
to Chicago for RSI/CMA 2012 and will hold Railway Interchange 2013 the following year in India-
napolis. An election year, 2012 will bring a new Congress that needs to hear from us. RSI will ask
you to participate in the political process. You see, Congress can give and Congress can take away,
thus your participation is needed to speak out on what harms and helps our industry. When RSI
asks for your help, I urge you to give it for the benefit of yourselves and your customers.
While my term is ending, I know that RSI will continue to effectively represent the rail sup-
ply industry. The RSI board, with the dedicated leadership team of Mike Mitrovich, Rob Mat-
thews, and Fred Sasser, will continue to promote our organization and its diverse membership.
I thank them for their support and encouragement throughout 2011. Special thanks to the RSI
staff of Tom Simpson, Nicole Brewin, Robyn Leach, and Amanda Patrick. They do an amazing job
and deserve our sincere gratitude. Most important, thanks to our 276 members who help make
RSI the voice of the supply industry.


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LEADERSHIP

RSI Board of Directors

Being part of the Railway Supply Institute Officers
Board of Directors can be a difficult and Chair Gregory P. Vogelman, GE Rail Services
rewarding assignment. The industry is diverse
and the needs of an association are many. Vice Chair Michael J. Mitrovich,
There are always challenges as well as the MPL Technology Inc.
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new dues structure. The RSI Board shares in Stella-Jones Inc.
the responsibility of moving the association
forward by developing strategies, overseeing Directors
events, and coming together to manage finan- Thomas F. DeJoseph,
cial and policy issues. Loram Maintenance of Way Inc.
Board members make up small and large Michael Foxx, Strato, Inc.
companies involved in the manufacture of
products and services in the freight car, loco- Brian Hawkins, Amsted Rail
motive, maintenance-of-way, communications Terrence G. Heidkamp, GATX Corporation
and signaling, and passenger rail industries.
James R. Higginbottom,
Not only do RSI Board members come from
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the Board with their talents, experiences, Michael K. Ogden,
and resources. It is under the direction of the Morton Manufacturing Company
Board of Directors and with the support of the Fred R. Sasser,
membership that RSI continues to be a suc- Chicago Freight Car Leasing Company
cessful trade association, representative of the
industry it promotes. Jeff Stearns, Wabtec Corporation
Edward J. Whalen, FreightCar America, Inc.
Honorary Director Robert J. Pokorski,
Miner Enterprises
REMSA Representative Phil Homan,
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
RSSI Representative Thomas J. Ulrich,
Arthur N. Ulrich Company

Staff President Thomas D. Simpson
The staff of the Railway Supply Institute is a simpson@rsiweb.org
dedicated, professional, and knowledgeable
Assistant Vice President Nicole B. Brewin
team, eager to serve the rail supply industry in all
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aspects of association management. Guided by
the RSI mission of supporting, connecting, and Office Manager Robyn M. Leach
advocating for its membership, the staff promotes leach@rsiweb.org
the industry through government relations work,
Membership & Marketing Amanda T. Patrick
hosting trade shows and marketing events, and
patrick@rsiweb.org
creating a forum for industry collaboration.
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Washington, D.C. 20024
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RSI INDUSTRY COMMITTEES

Providing a unified, collaborative voice for suppliers
The direction of RSI’s policy goals are determined AMERICAN RAILWAY CAR INSTITUTE
Chair: Martin Graham, Trinity Rail Group, LLC
by the work and collaboration of its industry com-

mittees, which support the different disciplines and The American Railway Car Institute (ARCI) has
represented the North American freight car build-
issues of the supply industry. Consisting of RSI ing industry for more than 75 years. Membership
consists of major North American freight car
member companies, the committees provide an
manufacturers and works in conjunction with the
opportunity for member involvement and support, Association of American Railroads (AAR) on freight
car design standards. In addition, the ARCI tabu-
and advance railway supply industry goals in the lates and reports North American freight car statis-
public and private sectors. tics and represents the specific interests of railcar
builders in legislative and regulatory matters. In
addition, ARCI’s Engineering and Design Sub-
committee meets several times a year to address
freight car design and safety issues.

The ARCI quarterly freight car statistics are used
as a barometer on the state of the railway supply
industry. They are used by organizations such as
the Bloomberg news and Federal Reserve Board,
plus financial analysts, component suppliers, and
others who follow the freight car building industry.


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Our committees
provide members with
an opportunity to get
involved by supporting
and advancing railway
supply industry goals in
both the public and
private sectors.

ARCI AffILIATE MEMbERShIp QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE
Though membership on the ARCI committee is
restricted to North American freight car builders, The Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) is an
anyone can become an affiliate member. Typical advocate for quality and continuous improvement
affiliate members are component suppliers for the in the performance and safety of the rail supply
freight car industry, leasing companies, and finan- industry’s products and services. The QAC works
cial institutions. Affiliate members receive quar- closely with the AAR Quality Committee to ensure
terly freight car statistics and have an opportunity that member companies receive the information
to be on the Engineering & Design Subcommittee. they need to implement superior quality programs
and meet the challenges of today’s marketplace.
EQUIpMENT LEASING COMMITTEE Over the years, working with the AAR Quality Com-
Chair: John Kieras, Union Tank Car Company mittee, QAC has sponsored training programs for
suppliers who are new to the industry or need
The Equipment Leasing Committee is composed of refresher courses on key quality issues.
representatives from prominent freight car leasing
companies. Its primary responsibility is to evaluate STANDARD COUpLER
and guide RSI in key regulatory and public policy MANUfACTURERS COMMITTEE
issues affecting the leasing industry, which often Chair: Patrick S. Wallace, Trinity Rail Group
involve railroad service relations issues. In addition,
the committee responds to AAR circular letters and This committee promotes AAR standard coupler
other railroad proposals that affect private car own- technology worldwide and meets periodically to
ers. RSI member companies own and provide for discuss the technical matters confronting standard
lease more than 700,000 railroad freight cars. coupler manufacturers. The committee also works
with the rail industry to develop coupler standards
that reflect the latest in technology and foundry
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practices. This committee is restricted to compa-
nies that produce standard AAR couplers.



RSI INDUSTRY COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON TANK CARS
Chair: Joseph Lattanzio,
GE Rail Car Services

The Committee for Tank Cars (RSICTC)
addresses issues of importance to tank car
builders and owners, and regularly reviews
tank car requirements through its member-
ship in the AAR Tank Car Committee. RSICTC
is at the forefront of the latest research to
improve tank car safety, and represents tank
car manufacturers in federal, legislative, and
regulatory matters.

The Engineering/Technical Subcommittee
oversees the RSI/AAR tank car safety research
project and meets quarterly with the AAR Com-
mittee on Tank Cars to discuss tank car secu-
rity, packaging, and operational issues. RSICTC
publications can be found on the RSI website
at www.rsiweb.org/rsicommittees_tc.html.

Membership to this committee is restricted
to companies engaged in the design, manufac-
ture, ownership, or leasing of railroad
tank cars.

STATE TAXATION COMMITTEE WASHINGTON AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Chair: Robert Shank, Chair: John Paljug,
Greenbrier Manufacturing Safetran Systems Corporation
Chair: Thomas J. Gillespie, Jr.,
The State Taxation Committee, consisting ALSTOM Transportation, Inc.
of companies that own and lease railroad
freight cars, monitors and acts on state legisla- The Washington Affairs Committee (WAC)
tive and regulatory issues that affect the taxa- is open to all members with an emphasis
tion of privately owned freight cars. Over the on member companies in the communica-
years, it is estimated that the committee has tion and signaling, maintenance-of-way, and
saved private car owners several million dol- passenger industries. Legislative issues of
lars in excess taxation. interest include: supporting the Section 130
highway-rail grade crossing program; sup-
porting railroads in securing tax incentives to
increase capacity; securing federal investment
for positive train control and high speed rail;
supporting Amtrak’s legislative goals; support-
ing the Class I railroads efforts opposed to re-
regulation; and lobbying against bigger trucks.
In addition, the committee works closely with
Operation Lifesaver to reduce the deaths and
injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and
along railroad rights-of-way through public
education programs.


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The value of RSI committees
ONE OF THE REASONS CHICAGO FREIGHT CAR LEASING
Company belongs to RSI is because of its member-driven industry
committees. Currently, my company participates in the State Taxa-
tion Committee and the Equipment Leasing Committee.

The State Taxation Committee represents the interests of 11 RSI com-
panies that own and lease freight cars. At last count, our companies
lease more than 700,000 freight cars combined. The companies meet
periodically to compare notes and collaborate on ways to defeat oner-
ous state taxes that hinder investment. We also develop strategies
to entice states to enact tax credits for freight car repairs. The State
Taxation Committee has saved the industry millions of dollars in state
taxes—money that can be reinvested into our fleets, thus benefiting
component suppliers as well.

We also participate in the Equipment Leasing Committee, which com-
prises the leadership of leasing companies. I have had the privilege
of chairing this committee and, in that capacity, testified before Con-
gress during the debate surrounding the termination of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.

Because of the work of the Equipment Leasing Committee, key por-
tions of the Interstate Commerce Act were preserved when the Sur-
face Transportation Board (STB) was created. As an added benefit,
the committee visits Washington, D.C., annually to brief STB mem-
by fred Sasser, bers on our issues. Access to these decision makers is a benefit that
Chair of Chicago freight only RSI can provide.
Car Leasing Company,
RSI board Member, Currently, my company doesn’t participate on other committees, but I
2012 RSI Secretary am aware of their benefits and how they represent our diverse indus-
Treasurer try. Every quarter, we look forward to receiving the American Railway
Car Institute’s freight car order and delivery reports to see how the
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industry is faring. We also recognize the role the Committee on Tank
Cars plays in moving hazardous materials safely.

As a member of the RSI Board of Directors and as a newly elected
Secretary Treasurer, I see the role that RSI’s committees play in our
industry—a role that enhances our influence and makes our industry
stronger. I encourage all of you to take a look at the RSI committees
and see where your company would benefit from participation.



TANK CARS

RSI: Leading the way in safety and security
The RSI Committee on Tank Cars (RSICTC) con- operating improvements that could lead to the
tinues to lead the effort to eliminate risk in the safer transport of both crude oil and ethanol.
movement of hazardous materials by rail. The Participants include representatives from AAR,
RSICTC also continues to support the Advanced American Petroleum Institute, Growth Energy,
Tank Car Collaborative Research Program, a Renewable Fuels Association, individual ship-
joint project with the Federal Railroad Admin- pers, FRA, and Transport Canada. Task forces
istration (FRA), Department of Homeland Secu- met frequently during second-half 2011, and it
rity, Transport Canada, Association of American was anticipated that recommendations would
Railroads (AAR), American Chemistry Council, be forthcoming by that year’s end.
Chlorine Institute, and Fertilizer Institute. The
Program is researching ways to improve the In addition to the above, RSICTC continues
safety and security of tank cars that transport to participate in the RSI/AAR Tank Car Safety
highly toxic chemicals. It is expected that this Research Project, which funds research and
work will result in a leading-edge tank car, collects and evaluates information on tank cars
which will be specified in the U.S. Department damaged in derailments. Since its inception, the
of Transportation and Canadian regulations. Project has collected data on more than 40,000
damaged tank cars. This information has been
In May 2011, FRA asked RSICTC to develop a used by the industry to develop improved tank
tank car, with enhanced crashworthiness, for car features that have contributed to the ongo-
transporting crude oil. The FRA is anticipat- ing, outstanding record of transporting hazard-
ing that a large number of these cars will be ous commodities by rail.
required for unit trains transporting oil from
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Texas for refining. RSICTC took the lead, bring- on Tank Cars, and RSI Consultant
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RSI MEMBERSHIP

RSI members:
The strength of the
supply industry
RSI members encompass a large segment of the
U.S. economy, providing jobs for communities and
innovation for railroads. At RSI, we work to pro-
mote the rail supply industry and advocate on its
behalf to enhance our nation’s infrastructure.

We serve our membership and our industry by
encouraging participation: RSI hosts trade shows
and marketing events; manages industry proj-
ect committees; and creates opportunities for
members to meet with elected officials and other
decision-makers. With better communication and
outreach to customers, those on Capitol Hill, and
you, RSI effectively addresses member needs. Segment of membership Number of RSI members

About our membership Communications & signaling 26
A year of growth, 2011 brought more than 70 new Freight car / locomotive repair 23
members to RSI. More than 90% of 2010 members Freight car component parts 74
were retained. With 270-plus member companies Freight car leasing 13
located in 45 states and several countries, includ- Freight car manufacturer 7
ing Canada, Mexico, China, and Italy, RSI is com- Locomotive manufacturers / component parts 78
mitted to retaining current members and acquiring Maintenance-of-way 13
new ones. Passenger manufacturer / component parts 15
Trade association 5
Members represent a large base of big and small Industry publications / press 4
rail supply companies, which offer products and Banks / financial institutions 7
services in the freight car, locomotive, leasing, Other rail related 22
maintenance-of-way, communications and signal- * Note: Data taken from primary business section of 2011 RSI
ing, and passenger rail industries (chart, right). membership forms. Some members represent more than one
segment of the industry.

Summary of top railway supply states
State Illinois Pennsylvania New York Texas Ohio
Number of companies 137 100 70 59 56
Number of facilities 166 122 84 91 62
Number of employees 19,600 27,700 7,500 8,600 7,500
Total sales (millions) $8,300 $7,100 $1,900 $1,700 $800
* Note: TOTAL does not equal the sum of the number of companies due to companies having locations in multiple states.


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RSI welcomes new members in 2011

American Traction Systems LeJeune Bolt Company
Amglo Kemlite Laboratories LPI, Inc.
Atlas Copco Compressors MAHLE Behr Industry America LP
Battelle Memorial Institute McSweeney’s Inc.
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Top railway supply states Beena Vision System Inc.
Buckeye Mountain
Mersen USA Bn Corp.
(formerly Carbone of America)
Byrd Brothers Emergency Mile Rail, LLC
RSI study supports link between a healthy freight Services LLC Miller Felpax Corporation
and passenger rail network and domestic rail sup- Capital Engineering & Mobile Hydraulic Equipment
ply manufacturing jobs Manufacturing Company Company
Cerion Energy Inc. N.E. Bridge Corp.
Citel Inc. Norgren
One role of an association is to collect relevant data Consulate General of Brazil in Ohio Crankshaft Forged &
from its members and compile it to provide infor- Chicago Machined Products
mation about the industry it represents. In 2011, Consultants F. Drapeau Inc. Orr Safety Corporation
RSI published a summary of states with the largest Curry Supply Co. Ozark Mountain Railcar
concentration of railway supply companies in terms Custom Engineering Company Patel Brass Works Pvt. Ltd.
D.A.S. Rail Enterprises LLC Pennsy Corp.
of facilities, employees, and sales. Delta Manufacturing PowerRail Distribution Inc.
Diesel Locomotive Co. Protran1
Compiled using survey data gathered from RSI Drivetrain USA, Inc. QinetiQ North America
members and other public and proprietary sources, Ductile Iron Society Quality Turbocharger
the report revealed the width and breadth of the DuPont Industrial Coatings Components
supply industry. In 11 states alone, RSI estimates ECE Global Railroad Passenger Rail Alliance
Ecofab Covers International Reidler Decal Corporation
that 650-plus companies operate more than 800 Enerpro, Inc. Relay Systems of America
facilities, support nearly 90,000 employees, and pro- FastSings - Glendale RJ Corman Railroad Group
duce nearly $23 billion in revenues (chart, bottom). Frontier Steel Company Rocore
Geislinger Corporation Saw Mill Capital
“RSI has long maintained that there is a clear link Getex Corporation Schenck Process Group
between continued investment in freight and passen- Global Finishing Solutions, LLC Seacole
Global Rail Systems, Inc. Siemens Inc.
ger rail, and sustainable, well-paying domestic rail- Hai’an Yaohua Safety Glass Co. SIMPACK US Inc.
way supply manufacturing jobs. The data supports LTD Snap-On Industrial
that contention,” said RSI President Tom Simpson. Harcon Corp. Spacecraft Components
Hetronic USA Stanley Proto Industrial Tools
The data was published from the top states in terms Hilliard Enterprises Inc. Starfire Engineering &
of supply companies and facilities to show the HK Engine Components Technologies, Inc.
Hydra-Tech International Corp. Sterling Rail Inc.
impact this industry makes on the economy. But Industrial Maintenance & Sterne Agee
there are railway supply companies and manufac- Engineering Corp. Super Steel, LLC
turing facilities in nearly all the lower 48 states— Industrial Maintenance & Susquehanna Financial Group
most small businesses—and all are dependent on Engineering Corporation TDG Transit Design Group
the continued vibrancy of freight and passenger rail. International Electronic Machines Terresolve Technologies Ltd.
J.W. Speaker Corporation TransPar Corp.
Jackson International, Inc. DBA United Control Systems, Inc.
The bottom line: Investing in rail will ensure Jaxon USSC LLC
competitiveness, promote U.S. job creation, and Jefferies & Company, Inc. Visron Technical LLC
improve the nation’s mobility. It should remain a top Kelso Technologies (USA) Inc. Wabash National
priority for private investment and policy makers. Lean & Green Locomotive

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69 53 55 44 36 33 815
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RSI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

RSI selects 2011/2012 award recipients
For more than 20 years, the RSI Scholarship Catrina Green – Northern Illinois University,
Program has provided financial aid to exem- Elementary Education
plary students pursuing bachelor or associate Kevin Li – Yale University, Chemical
degrees. More than 100 students have received Engineering/Biochemistry
an RSI scholarship, which has contributed Chelsea Morton – Barnard College, Psychology
to their education in a variety of disciplines.
Children of RSI and Coordinated Mechanical Thanks to the following member companies
Association members are eligible to apply. that donated to the 2011/2012 RSI Scholarship
Program. Because of their generous support,
In 2011, the RSI Scholarship Committee se-
the RSI Scholarship Committee was able to
lected six students to receive academic scholar-
award two additional $3,000 scholarships.
ships of $3,000 each. Applicants were ranked
by academic record, community service activi- • Amsted Rail
ties, essay, and letters of recommendation. • Chicago Freight Car Leasing Company
2011/2012 RSI scholarship recipients • International Association of Railway
Operating Officers
Lauren Aamodt – Texas A&M University,
Marketing • MAC Products
Susanna Cai – Duke University, Engineering • Railinc Corporation
Brittany Ford – Eastern Kentucky University, • Relay Systems of America
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CONFERENCES AND EVENTS

With more than
300,000 square feet
of exhibit space,
Railway Interchange
2011 included 600-plus
North American and
international exhibitors
and attracted some
9,000 attendees.

Bringing together rail decision-makers

In 2011, RSI offered several opportunities for
members to interact with rail decision-makers
and market their products to their customers.
RSI events are centered around grassroots leg-
islative efforts like Railroad Day on Capitol Hill,
marketing and networking events such as Rail-
way Interchange 2011, and important advocacy
briefings exemplified by RSI’s meeting with
Amtrak’s executive committee.

Meeting with Amtrak’s Executive Committee
RSI staff and representatives from 20 member “The RSI and Amtrak meeting
companies participated in RSI’s annual meeting [pictured above] was informa-
with Amtrak’s executive committee, including
Amtrak President Joseph Boardman. The group tive and useful. It was a chance
discussed the railroad’s health, its near- and to meet with the senior Amtrak
long-term funding status, and its future procure-
ment plans. Amtrak emphasized its consistent leadership team and gain
service success throughout its 11 corridors, insights into the business and
pointing to the company’s record ridership and
revenue levels as it continues to compete favor- future plans.”
ably with airlines across the country. —RSI board member Jeff Stearns, Wabtec




President Boardman also revealed the compa- pliers in Illinois, the delegation met with Sen.
ny’s funding points totaling $25 billion over the Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.)
next 30 years. As Amtrak looks to expand its to discuss the affect rail investment has on
services, it plans to purchase several thousand American jobs. Meetings also were held with
cars and several hundred locomotives. House Transportation and Infrastructure Sub-
committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), and
Railroad Day on Capitol Hill 2011 the Subcommittee’s Ranking Member Corinne
More than 500 rail industry employees met on Brown (D-Fla.).
Capitol Hill to promote a pro-rail agenda in 285
Congressional offices. With a unified voice, RSI Annual Meeting
lawmakers were advised that investment in At the Annual Members Meeting, held in con-
the rail industry is an essential part of the junction with Railway Interchange 2011, RSI
nation’s economic growth. This pro-jobs Board of Directors Chairman Greg Vogelman
message struck a chord with many lawmakers welcomed attendees with his state of the
scrambling to help provide jobs for out-of- association address in which he reflected on
work Americans. RSI’s accomplishments in 2011 and projected
an optimistic association outlook for 2012.
More specifically, attendees reported to
members of Congress on the following Following his speech, Vogelman announced
exigent rail issues: rail re-regulation, truck three new directors to the RSI Board: TTX
sizes and weights, short line tax credits, Company VP-Fleet Management Patrick J.
grade crossing safety, and the continuance of Casey, Graham-White President and CEO Jim
passenger rail funding. Together, they helped Frantz, and Invensys Rail Corporation President
drive home the important role our industry John Paljug. Each will serve a three-year term.
plays in restoring America’s economy and
environment, while also connecting America Also announced were the 2012 RSI Board
to the global marketplace. Officers: Mike Mitrovich of MPL Technology,
Inc., Chairman; Robert K. Matthews of Stella-
The RSI Board of Directors met with several Jones, Inc., Vice Chair; and Fred Sasser of
legislators who are pivotal in making decisions Chicago Freight Car Leasing Company,
affecting railway suppliers and their custom- Secretary/Treasurer.
ers. Due to the large concentration of rail sup-

RSI Railroad Day on
the Hill delegation
(from left):
Senator Dick Durbin,
RSI President Tom
Simpson, Railway
Age Publisher
Robert P. DeMarco,
Chicago Freight Car
Leasing’s Fred
Sasser, Stella-
Jones’ Rob
Matthews, Bob
Clement, and
Senator Mark Kirk.


“The event was WONDERFUL, we met so many great potential
customers, and the organization was second to none. I look forward to
attending other events in your industry.” - Deb Mills, Terresolve Technologies LTD

Railway Interchange 2011 highlights
For three days in September, Railway Interchange 2011 brought the rail supply industry together
to display innovative products and advancing technologies as well as to make connections on a
packed show floor.

Railway Interchange 2011, hosted by RSI, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-
Way Association (AREMA), Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association, and Railway
Systems Suppliers, Inc., proved that a combined show could be a successful show. With ample
opportunities to learn more about the trade at the technical sessions held by AREMA and the
Coordinated Mechanical Associations, everyone could benefit. As the largest U.S. rail supply
trade show in decades, Railway Interchange attracted nearly 9,000 attendees and more than 600
exhibitors to the show areas at the Minneapolis Convention Center and at CP’s Humboldt Yard.

EXHIBITS – everywhere you looked, inside and out
With more than 300,000 square feet of exhibit space, Railway Interchange 2011 had the rail
industry covered. Every square foot was packed with innovative products, new technologies,
and potential customers.
• More than 600 domestic and international exhibitors
• Mechanical, maintenance of way, communications and signaling,
and passenger rail industries represented
• Indoor exhibits in three halls at the Minneapolis Convention Center
• 1.5 miles of outdoor exhibits at CP’s Humboldt Yard

ATTENDANCE – a diverse and enthusiastic crowd
Approximately 9,000 industry leaders and employees from around the world came to Minne-
apolis for Railway Interchange 2011 to see the latest rail technology, learn from useful technical




Upcoming events
Railroad Day on Capitol Hill
March 8, 2012 |
Washington, D.C.

Join RSI as the rail industry gath-
ers to promote the rail industry
in a unified voice to educate
members of Congress on legisla-
tion that will improve our indus-
try. The day starts with an early
morning briefing on important
legislative issues, is followed by
whirlwind meetings with elected
officials and their staff members,
and concludes with a gala recep-
tion and dinner. Other event
sponsors include the Association
of American Railroads and Amer- programs, and take advantage of numerous opportunities to meet
ican Short Line and Regional customers and colleagues alike. The enthusiasm for the innovation
Railroad Association. and collaboration on display further demonstrated the strength of the
rail supply industry.
RSI/Amtrak Roundtable
Railway Interchange was a global event. Our international attendees
Meeting Spring 2012 were pleased with the quality of the exhibits, technical programs,
Amtrak Headquarters | and ample opportunities to network. More than 1,100 international
Washington, D.C. attendees represented 39 countries, including Australia, Brazil, China,
Germany, India, Mexico, Russia, and South Africa.
Join RSI for its fifth annual
roundtable meeting with
Amtrak’s executive committee to PROGRAMS – leading-edge industry presentations
discuss the status of the passen- Due to a more robust format this year, show attendees could
ger railroad, its funding situation, participate in presentations from the Coordinated Mechanical Asso-
and its future plans. This meeting ciations (Air Brake Association, International Association of Railway
is yet to be scheduled. Atten- Operating Officers, Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association,
dance is limited to those compa- and Mechanical Association Railcar Technical Services) and AREMA.
nies that belong to RSI. Industry trailblazers spoke about a broad range of topics: engineering;
IT; economic issues; structures; passenger and transit; maintenance;
RSI/CMA 2012 communications and signaling; and cutting-edge safety technologies.
September 22-25, 2012 Presenters included:
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & • BNSF and Canadian National speakers discussed benefits and chal-
Towers | Chicago, IL lenges of Automated Single Car Test Devices at the ABA seminars.
• Mike Jones of the Federal Railroad Administration gave details on the
This exhibition is being hosted Cab Technology Integration Laboratory, which aims to assess safety
by RSI with technical sessions aspects of cab control/display technology and human performance.
presented by the Coordinated • Dave Ward of Siemens and Bill Durham of Amtrak delivered a pre-
Mechanical Associations (CMA). sentation on Efficiency and Mechanical Aspects of the New Amtrak
RSI/CMA 2012 will feature more Electric Locomotive.
than 100 exhibits and presenta- • Bob Toms of Union Tank Car Company highlighted Research &
continued on page 21 Development Efforts for Tank and Other Cars.


“It was an exciting and useful show for our companies, and we appreciate
all the hard work and dedicated effort of the RSI team!”
- Marise Stewart, ElectroMotive Diesel l Progress Rail Services

tions by the Air Brake Association,
International Association of Rail-
way Operating Officers, Locomo-
SURVEY SAYS – exhibitors and attendees weigh in tive Maintenance Officers Associa-
Exhibitors and attendees had much to say about Railway Inter- tion, and Mechanical Association
change 2011, whether it was about exhibiting on the show floor or Railcar Technical Services.
attending the technical sessions. Overall, exhibitors and attendees
gave the show high marks, and many commented on the high Special events, such as a welcome
number of contacts they made. reception and lunches on the
show floor, will provide an oppor-
“I’ve done more of these shows than I care to admit to and this was tunity to build up your network of
the best one we’ve ever attended. The hall was well laid out—there customers and colleagues, and
was a general air of excitement and traffic.” see groundbreaking rail technolo-
- Tamara Hart, Aero Transportation Products gies on the exhibit floor. The CMA
technical sessions will not only
“From my perspective I believe the Minneapolis show was a allow attendees to hear industry
great success.“ innovators and interesting presen-
- Ted Hagemo, Secretary/Treasurer, IAROO tations, it will bring in railroad cus-
tomers and provide an opportu-
“We found the turnout was exceptional, and we were busy every nity to collaborate with colleagues
minute that we were at the show! From a sales and marketing and sharpen technical skills.
perspective, it was fantastic! We came away with solid leads
and sales. “
- Walter Hughes, RCC Fabricators Railway Interchange 2013
September 29- October 2, 2013
“Always a good show, but I thought this year was possibly the best Indiana Convention Center |
in many years. I attended a few of the LMOA presentations (wish I Indianapolis, IN
had time for more) and always appreciate the effort that goes into
them along with the information given.” Preparations are under way for
- Patrick Roach, Interstate Diesel Service, Inc. what is sure to be another suc-
cessful joint trade show and tech-
nical conference at Railway Inter-
change/2013. Sponsored by RSI,
Railway Engineering-Maintenance
Suppliers Association, and Rail-
way Systems Suppliers, Inc.,
Railway Interchange 2013 will
be three trade shows in one and
feature hundreds of exhibits from
domestic and international rail
suppliers. With a wide array of
technical programs hosted by
American Railway Engineering
and Maintenance-of-Way
Association and the Coordinated
Mechanical Associations,
everyone will have something
to gain.

The Railway Interchange indoor ceremony included (from the left):
David Soule, REMSA; Phil Homan, REMSA; Steve Bolte, RSSI;
Greg Vogelman, RSI; and Wick Moorman, Norfolk Southern CEO.



RSI WORK IN WASHINGTON

“We must remain vigilant on all fronts”
RSI follows a wide array of legislative issues, the preceding authorization legislation. Finally,
ranging from Surface Transportation Board if Congress cannot agree on either policy or
Reauthorization to Department of Transporta- spending levels, extensions and continuing res-
tion Appropriations. It is important to know that olutions come into play. The federal government
there are often two separate tracks for legisla- often operates under a “Continuing Resolution, ”
tion that affect the railway supply industry, and an amalgam of policy and spending decisions
understanding the differences between them is meant to appease the House of Representatives,
crucial. In Congress, authorized committees set the Senate, and the White House. In any case,
federal policy and spending limits for federal mischief can ensue, so RSI must remain vigilant
programs. The appropriation committees then on all fronts.
set specific federal spending levels for any giv-
en fiscal year. Theoretically, approving legisla- Taking these considerations into account, RSI
tion should precede the appropriations process. has been tracking and advocating for the
To complicate matters, Congress can (and does) following legislation and policies:
pass appropriation legislation without enacting


| ADVOCACY |

funding levels and the length of the reauthorization.
RSI continues to advocate for maximum levels of
federal funding, which would benefit the commuter
railroads and transit agencies that operate light rail
systems. In the past, funding levels for those rail-
roads have totaled several billion dollars. SAFETEA-
LU has been extended several times by Congress to
allow for continued funding of federal transportation
programs. In late 2011, Congress appeared ready to
consider full reauthorization.

Truck sizes and weights. SAFETEA-LU also is a
vehicle that could be used to increase truck sizes
and weights. RSI continues to ask Congress to vote
against any increase. Studies have shown that
97,000-pound trucks would lead to an overall freight
diversion from railroads to trucks, in the magnitude
of 17% for short line railroads and 19% for Class
I railroads. In addition, other studies consistently
show that trucks do not pay their fair share for the
damage they cause to public infrastructure. RSI sup-
ports H.R. 1575 and S. 876 legislation (introduced in
the House and Senate, respectively) that would cap
the length of single truck trailers, freeze the weight
of trucks using the 160,000-mile National Highway
System (NHS), and extend the freeze on double- and
triple-trailer trucks to the entire NHS.

Section 130 Highway Rail Grade Crossing Pro-
gram. SAFETEA-LU also contains specific funding
for the Section 130 Highway Rail Grade Crossing
Safety Program. Reauthorization of this important
program is in jeopardy as Congress looks to stream-
line or eliminate federal transportation programs.
RSI supports H.R. 825 and S. 918 legislation that
Surface Transportation Board reauthorization. would authorize $220 million from the highway trust
The Senate Commerce Committee is considering S. fund to continue to fund the Section 130 program
158, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthoriza- through FY 2015.
tion Act. If passed, this legislation could serve as
a vehicle to re-regulate the railroads. Senate Com- Short line tax credit. Long a staple of Railroad Day
merce Committee Chairman John Rockefeller (D-W. on the Hill legislative activities, the short line tax
Va.) has long pushed for this legislation that would, credit needs to be reauthorized. RSI supports H.R.
among other things, make significant changes in 721 and S. 672 legislation that would extend this
the rail competition policies adopted as part of the program through 2017.
Staggers Rail Act of 1980. The Association of Ameri-
can Railroads argues that depending on the form the Amtrak and high speed rail. Amtrak and high
legislation takes, Class I freight railroads could lose speed rail programs are funded annually through
up to $6 billion in revenues. Currently, there is no the U.S. Department of Transportation appropria-
interest in the House of Representatives to consider tions legislation. As an integral part of our nation’s
a similar bill. transportation system and a customer for many rail
suppliers, RSI asks that passenger rail be funded at
SAFETEA-LU reauthorization. This expired legis- levels requested by Amtrak. As 2011 closed, it ap-
lation funds federal highway and transit programs. peared that Amtrak would receive adequate fund-
Congress has been slow to reauthorize since the ing for the remainder of FY 2012, while federal high
House of Representatives and Senate differ on speed rail programs were in danger of losing funds.


| RSI ANNUAL REPORT 2011 | ADVOCACY |

BOB CLEMENT REPORTS

RSI Work on Capitol Hill
I’ve come to admire the resiliency of the RSI membership more than ever
this year, as I’ve had the opportunity to meet many of you face-to-face in
Minneapolis at one of the largest rail conferences ever held. I sense a grow-
ing momentum of hope for more business opportunities during this slow
economic recovery. It is an honor and privilege to represent you in Wash-
ington, D.C. RSI has strong leadership on the Board of Directors and an
excellent staff to implement our goals. Our overall strategy on Capitol Hill is
to pursue beneficial legislation that helps railway suppliers, and to prevent
harmful regulations that hurt the rail and railway supply industry.

As Congress has challenged the rail industry on both the financial and
regulatory fronts, 2011 has been a good year to have solid representation on
Capitol Hill. We’ve seen a historic effort by Congress to deal with our nation’s
debt crisis by outlining a 10-year budget-slashing plan. The economic debate
over reducing debt has created a climate of austerity and forestalled the
Transportation Reauthorization bill—now two years overdue—which maps
out long-term spending for infrastructure improvements. Congress also has
threatened to curtail the President’s high speed rail projects, Amtrak, and
railroad crossing safety programs like Operation Lifesaver. So far, these
threats have been diverted through strong advocacy among rail supporters
and political alliances among transportation stakeholders.

Fortunately, transportation and infrastructure projects receive wide bipar-
tisan support, as Congress recognizes their power to create jobs. RSI is a
Honorable Bob Clement voice that can amplify this message: Transportation investments in America’s
future rail, highways, air, and waterways systems are a worthy expenditure.
Bob Clement is president of
Clement and Associates, LLC, a The railway supply industry has become an increasingly strong influence
public affairs firm. He is a former with 650 companies operating more than 800 facilities, and 90,000 employ-
Member of Congress (Democrat) ees spread across nearly every Congressional district. I am proud to be part
from Tennessee, serving from 1988 of a team, along with Tom Simpson and Nicole Brewin, that represents RSI’s
to 2003. While in the House of voice at the top levels of government. This year, our team and board officers
Representatives, Clement served as took RSI’s message to the White House where we met with Deputy Chief of
a senior member of the Transporta- Staff Nancy Ann DeParle and her staff. In Minneapolis, Transportation Sec-
tion and Infrastructure Committee. retary Ray LaHood attended the hugely successful Railway Interchange con-
He also served on the Budget Com- vention to address our members and the problems we face. As we visit the
mittee, giving him significant insight offices of hundreds of Members of Congress, we continue to stress the influ-
into funding procedures in Congress. ence of RSI businesses within each of their respective districts. I look forward
to working with you in 2012 and communicating our issues to our country’s
Among his notable legislative top decision-makers.
achievements in Congress, Clement
initiated significant changes to the
Transportation Reauthorization Act,
including revising the distribution
formula for state funding to ensure
federal dollars are more equitably
distributed—a formula policy which
continues today. Clement and his
wife live in Nashville, Tennessee.
They have four children.


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ADVOCACY EFFORTS

RSI lobbyist Bob Clement (far left), Chair Greg
Vogelman, Secretary Treasurer Rob Matthews,
immediate past Chairman Bob Pokorski, and
President Tom Simpson met with White House
officials to discuss the rail supply industry.

“I was happy to point out there were more than
100 railway supply companies with facilities in
Illinois, serving both the freight and passenger
railroad industry, and who had thousands of
employees, said Simpson after the confer-
”
ence. “Based on RSI data, Illinois railway supply
companies represent more than 30% of total
domestic sales of the entire supply industry.”

Also speaking at the event were Illinois Senator
Richard Durbin, Congresswoman Jan Scha-
kowsky, Congressman Dan Lipinski, Federal
Railroad Administrator Joe Szabo, Union Pa-
cific’s Joe Bateman, and representatives from
Illinois DOT, Amtrak, and rail labor.

On Capitol Hill: RSI advocates continued
Actively advocating funding for safety programs and dedicated

for the rail industry source of funding at House hearing

In April, RSI President Tom Simpson testified be-
fore the U.S. House of Representatives Commit-
In the states: RSI participates in Illinois high tee on Transportation & Infrastructure Subcom-
speed rail press conference mittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials (pictured below). In his testimony,
In March, at the invitation of Illinois Governor Simpson noted that “decisions made during the
Pat Quinn, RSI President Tom Simpson partici- debate of reauthorizing The Safe, Accountable,
pated in a press conference announcing the Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
beginning of construction season for infrastruc- Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) will have a pro-
ture upgrades on the Union Pacific line between found impact on the rail supply industry. ”
Chicago, Ill., and St. Louis, Mo. This line will
eventually allow for higher speed passenger RSI submitted five program recommendations
service on the line. to the Subcommittee that will provide more cer-
tainty in the marketplace, continue to ensure
“Today’s agreement marks another major step
toward making high speed rail a reality in
Illinois, said Governor Quinn. “Bringing high
”
speed rail to Illinois has been a top priority of
my administration because of the thousands of
jobs and long-term investment it will bring to
our state.”

Simpson congratulated the governor for the
leadership Illinois is showing in improving
and expanding passenger rail service, and
explained how important the railway supply
industry is to Illinois.


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