Hansen Industries (HII) has developed and received patents on the process of manufacturing railroad ties from recycled tires and promises to redefine sustainable development in the railroad industry. Here are a few features of the Hansen Tie:
• Lower cost of ownership
• Longer life
• No new or additional equipment or technology required for instillation
• Better spike retention and hold in rock ballast; meaning safer transport
• Increased weight capacities and freight speeds
• Noise reduction
• Completely recyclable