South American Hardwoods
Raw Material
Our South American species conform with the AWPA Classification Standard of "Highly Resistant". Pressure treatment with chemical preservatives not required, nor recommended.
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Robust Supply Chain
We have long relationships with dozens of South American producers capable of producing hundreds of millions of board feet annually.
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Pricing
We can direct deliver containers to any port in the United States and any inland destination at prices that are competitive with North American treated crossties and bridge timbers.
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Tested and Proven
The British Rail Network has been installing these ties for decades, with the rate of installations increasing since Europe’s ban on creosote.
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Life Cycle
Compared to pressure-treated North American hardwoods, Highly Resistant Species from South America display similar, if not superior, lifetime performance. Unlike chemically treated hardwoods, end-of-life disposal of untreated ties and timbers is simple.
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Sustainability
South American countries like Brazil have a strict national control system; legislation only permits sustainable harvesting. Our practices are legally compliant with the Lacey Act, EUTR, and Brazilian legislation.
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