AITX Spotlight
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Strategies for Customers in the Plastic Pellet Industry
RAILCARS IN THE PLASTIC PELLET MARKET One of the primary outputs of the US chemicals industry is plastics and plastic resins. Plastics are found throughout the manufacturing and consumer goods industries, commonly as component parts and packaging materials. Before being molded into its final shape, plastics are made and stored as bead-sized pellets. The pellets…
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Pulling Up a Seat to America’s Kitchen Table
RAILCARS IN THE GRAIN MARKET The U.S. produces nearly 600 million tons of grain every year, 25% of which is transported by railroad. Because grain is a commodity of medium density and weight, it is typically shipped in covered hoppers ranging in size from 4,700 to 5,400 cubic feet. Historically, the grain market has relied…
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AITX La Porte Keeps the Gulf Coast on Track
There is a lot of pride in Harris County, Texas. From Houston to the Gulf Coast region, they know the part they play in keeping our country moving… from fueling the energy business to being a major port for a wide variety of freight commodities.
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Planning Your Tank Qualification Strategy
Tank cars are the workhorse of North American rail freight. From 1995-2021, there was over 370k North American tank car deliveries*. That’s a lot of industries, companies, customers, and shipments… DOT-111s, 117s, 211s, or 112s… new builds and retrofits. A lot of what we all use every day comes by tanks. 75% of tanks car…
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See What Makes AITX Bude So Budeitful…
Bude, Mississippi feels like a second home for AITX. It is a small town but big in personality with great people and a great community. This is immediately clear when you spend a day at our AITX Bude facility. In between Baton Rouge and Jackson, AITX Bude is in the heart of Tank Car Country…
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Get to Know the Great Team at AITX NKC
AITX North Kansas City Minutes north over the Missouri River from Kansas City, AITX North Kansas City is a vibrant repair facility with a loyal and dedicated team, equipped to manage challenging repairs across the rail industry. Known for expertise in welding and blasting, AITX NKC is ready to work with you to get your…
