Leading rail infrastructure solution provider Pandrol showcased its latest fastening and welding innovations, as Platinum Sponsor, at the 13th International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) Conference in Colorado, USA (17th–21st November 2025).
The conference, themed Inspiring Innovative and Resilient Railways, brought together global leaders in the heavy haul industry to explore the latest advancements that shaped the future of the rail industry.
At the conference, Pandrol’s technical experts delivered a series of seminars throughout the week, including John Spencer, New Product Development Engineer, who discussed heavy haul under extreme conditions, focusing on a fastening system developed to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve track safety.
As Platinum Sponsors, Pandrol had a large presence within the exhibition at stand 300. Pandrol’s technical team was on hand to discuss the new i+align lightweight alignment system for aluminothermic welding, as well as the full i+weld product range.
Nicolas Demond, Head of Centre of Engineering ATW/EQC at Pandrol, explained:
“We were excited to discuss with visitors to the show how our latest track innovations were shaping the heavy haul rail industry at the IHHA conference. As Platinum Sponsors, we were in a great position to showcase how our fastening solutions delivered significant benefits for rail contractors, providing greater visibility and control over the welding, management and improvement of track, all while reducing time spent on site.”
The International Heavy Haul Association Conference remained at the forefront of driving innovation and excellence in the world of heavy haul railway operations, engineering, maintenance and technology, providing a unique opportunity for industry leaders and innovators to share insightful research, collaborate on transformative solutions and forge new connections that shaped the future of rail transport.
With rail infrastructure in over 100 countries, Pandrol continued to set benchmarks in sustainable business practices, prioritising people, planet and performance.
Pandrol defined the industry standard for rail fastening systems and aluminothermic welding. Its capabilities covered manufacturing castings and plastics, track electrification, as well as creating equipment for track construction, fastening installation and welding. Pandrol’s sustainable, resilient systems extended the life of track, whilst its track analysis solutions enabled proactive maintenance.
For more information visit www.pandrol.com.
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