Harsco lands two orders from China
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefHarsco Corp. said Thursday it has landed two new railway equipment orders in China totaling close to $11 million. The orders, both for major rapid transit system operators in China, call for 20-stone rail grinders for delivery in 2011.
The units will be used to maintain rail profiles for smoother travel at higher speeds and to remove rail surface defects, thus extending rail life while reducing fuel consumption and operating costs, the company said. Harsco Rail has developed a configuration expressly for the metro market which includes fully integrated, on-board diagnostics to simplify maintenance and minimize downtime in high-volume rapid transit roles.
The additional orders from China continue the broad U.S. and international expansion of the Harsco Rail business, the company said.
