Axion receives first purchase order for South America

Axion International, producer of railroad ties made from 100 percent recycled plastic, has received its first purchase order in South America. The order relates to Axion's Recycled Structural Composite (RSC) railroad ties, which will be installed for an undisclosed railway line operator in a major South American city. "We continue to see accelerated acceptance of our products in the international markets," stated Steve Silverman, Axion's president and CEO. "This city's relatively hot tropical climate, typical for South America, makes our product ideal for this part of the world. By utilizing our patented material, designed from 100 percent recycled plastic, this railway line is expected to alleviate the strain on landfills by diverting 81,000 pounds of plastic waste, or the equivalent of 365,000 detergent bottles, into new uses. We look forward to meeting this transit line's future needs, as well as the needs of transit authorities throughout South America." The railway line operator is purchasing various sizes of railroad ties from Axion, ranging from 9-feet to 20-feet in length. The longer ties or "switch sets" are utilized where multiple tracks come together or split apart. These products will be used in the city's main metro line, which is responsible for transporting approximately 400,000 passengers per year. "As we expand into areas such as South America we are strengthening our global sales network by introducing diverse new markets to Axion's innovative, cost-effective and environmentally friendly products first-hand," said Silverman.