TÜV Rheinland acquires Rail Sciences, Inc.
Written by jrood
TÜV Rheinland®, a leader in global market access, has acquired Rail Sciences, Inc. (RSI), a rail industry consulting firm and train dynamics specialist headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., with an advanced testing and metallurgical analysis laboratory in Omaha, Neb.
"Because of its service
portfolio, industry reputation and broad client base in the rail and non-rail
fields, RSI is a great strategic fit for TÜV Rheinland’s Guided Transport Systems
business both domestically and internationally. There is currently no other
firm in the U.S. or Canada that can match RSI’s expertise," said Stephan
Schmitt, President and CEO of TUV Rheinland North America Holding, Inc.
In 2006, TÜV Rheinland
expanded its Guided Transport Systems Division into North America. The division
tests and certifies railroad components and systems for manufacturers globally.
The addition of RSI and its materials engineering test laboratory further adds
depth to the services TÜV Rheinland provides in the U.S. and Canada.
"Becoming part of the TUV
Rheinland Group will allow Rail Sciences to expand its global footprint. In
conjunction with TÜVRheinland’s offerings, we will now be able to offer clients
the most extensive portfolio in our market sector," said Gary Wolf, CEO of Rail
Sciences.
Founded in 1987, RSI serves
rail industry clients worldwide, providing a blend of analytical consulting
services and materials engineering expertise to the industry. The company
specializes in testing, assessment, certification, consulting engineering and
training. Specialties include train and vehicle dynamic studies, computer
simulations, derailment investigations, track inspections, rail grinding
programs, operational analysis and risk assessment.
RSI has a materials
engineering and testing service through its DBA, RSI Materials Engineering
(RSIME). Located in an 18,000-square-foot facility in Omaha, Neb., RSIME offers
applied mechanical and materials engineering expertise to the rail and non-rail
industries. Some of the subsidiary’s capabilities include failure analysis and root
cause investigation, materials and component testing, finite element modeling
and expert witness services. RSMI provides standard material evaluations, in
accordance with ASTM, NIST, SAE, ANSI, ASM and ISO Standards.
Additionally, RSI has
shared its rail industry and engineering expertise through a variety of
training courses and seminars. Its Web-based derailment cause finding and
prevention course, TransportationU.com, has hosted over 6,000 technical
training students worldwide. RSI also has a selection of specialized software
products to help rail industry clients improve efficiency and increase overall
rail performance.
