Provider of products and services for the transportation and energy infrastructure markets.
L.B. Foster Company specializes in providing engineered products and services essential for global building and infrastructure projects. Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company operates through three core segments: Rail, Technologies, and Services; Precast Concrete Products; and Steel Products and Measurement.
The Rail, Technologies, and Services segment of L.B. Foster caters to passenger and short line freight railroads, industrial firms, and rail contractors worldwide. It offers a comprehensive range of products including new and used rails, rail accessories such as spikes, anchors, bolts, and tie plates, as well as specialty items like power rail and direct fixation fasteners. Additionally, the segment provides friction management systems, railroad condition monitoring equipment, wheel impact load detection systems, and various track fasteners and concrete railroad ties. It also delivers aftermarket services to enhance rail network efficiency and safety.
In its Precast Concrete Products segment, L.B. Foster manufactures a diverse portfolio of specialty precast concrete solutions. These include sound walls, burial vaults, bridge beams, box culverts, and custom pre-stressed products used in transportation and general infrastructure projects. The segment also produces precast concrete buildings utilized as restrooms, concession stands, and storage facilities in national, state, and municipal parks, showcasing its versatility and innovation in construction solutions.
The Steel Products and Measurement segment of L.B. Foster focuses on providing bridge decking, railing, structural steel fabrications, and expansion joints for highway construction and repair. It also manufactures threaded pipe products for industrial applications in water well, irrigation, and oil and gas sectors. The segment further offers pipe coatings for pipelines in the oil and gas industry, along with precision measurement systems tailored for the oil and gas market. Through direct sales and a network of agents, L.B. Foster Company ensures widespread distribution and support for its comprehensive product lines across global markets.