Global Rail Systems acquired by Vossloh

Global Rail Systems, Inc., a Marlin, Texas-based railroad automation company, said that Vossloh has acquired a majority interest in the company, effective October 16, 2009. Vossloh is a global player in the rail technology markets. The acquisition of Global Rail Systems complements Vossloh's three other U.S.-owned companies: Vossloh Track Material (formerly Pohl Corp.), Cleveland Track Material, Inc., which manufacture track switches, and Vossloh Fastening Systems America Corp., based in Chicago. Under terms of the agreement, Global's management will remain in place.

Global Rail Founder Coy
Beaman said, "This is a perfect marriage of track and train control
technologies. We have the right resources to establish Vossloh in the U.S.
signaling market and place Global Rail Systems’ products in Europe-greatly
strengthening our position in the rail signaling market."

Global Rail Systems CEO Tom
Schlosser said, "I am excited about this partnership. For our customers, it
means greater support and a wider range of excellent products. For GRS, we
foresee increased market share and more aggressive R&D efforts."

Global Rail Systems
manufactures and supplies the railroad, transit and industrial railroad markets
with advanced railroad technology products for mainline and yard switch control
and automation, crossing warning systems, train detection and advanced control
and dispatching software.