CEO Today Global Awards 2025 - 34 - - USA - In addition, we’ve diversified and grown our revenue streams by expanding into digital solutions, offering cutting-edge tools for data-driven rail operations and asset management. This has positioned us as a leader in the digital transformation of the rail industry. Lastly, our strategic expansion in the field of Rail Flaw Detection has strengthened our capability to deliver comprehensive track inspection solutions, ensuring rail safety and reliability at unprecedented levels. These advancements reflect our focus on innovation, safety, and adaptability, enabling Plasser American to lead the industry while meeting the evolving needs of our customers. Plasser American places significant emphasis on quality and reliability. How do you ensure these values are maintained while staying ahead in a competitive industry? At Plasser American, quality and reliability are not just goals—they are fundamental to our business model and core to our brand value. Our unwavering commitment to these principles ensures that every product and service we deliver upholds the highest standards our customers expect. We achieve this through meticulous control over our processes. While many in the industry outsource broadly, we rely on very selective outsourcing, partnering with only a few carefully qualified suppliers who meet our exacting standards. This allows us to maintain consistency, precision, and the premium quality that defines our brand. Internally, we embed quality in every step of our operations, from design and engineering to production and delivery. By combining this disciplined approach with a focus on innovation, we ensure that Plasser American remains a trusted leader in the rail industry while staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market. The company has a strong vision for sustainable rail solutions. Can you share some specific initiatives or projects that demonstrate this commitment and how they align with your long- term strategic goals? Plasser American is deeply committed to providing sustainable rail solutions that align with our longterm strategic goals of reducing environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency. In 2023, we introduced the world’s first hybrid battery-powered rail milling machine, a groundbreaking advancement in rail maintenance that reduces emissions and noise, setting a new benchmark for sustainability in our industry. Looking ahead, in 2026, we will launch the first hybrid battery-powered catenary maintenance machine for a transit system on the East Coast. This innovative solution will further demonstrate our dedication to developing environmentally friendly technologies for critical rail infrastructure. Additionally, we are working to introduce catenarypowered track maintenance equipment, such as tamping machines, track stabilizers, and ballast distribution systems, to the U.S. market. These technologies represent a significant step toward decarbonizing rail maintenance operations and are a core part of our vision to support sustainable rail networks.
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