With over 30 years of proven experience, TF Warren Group is soon to be a valuable connection for tank car owners and leasers in North America. The combination of Blastech liquid coating applications and Brant Corrosion Control rubber linings is leading TF Warren Group into the rail industry to offer superior solutions to tank car interiors.
TF Warren Group - Blastech division has applied for certification with the Association of American Railroads (AAR). The rail certification will cover the following services:
- B24 Repair of tank cars
- C5 Recondition/repair and qualification of tank car service equipment
- C6 Removal and replacement of tank car service equipment (including changing of gaskets)
- C7 Removal of interior linings and coatings in tank cars
- C8 Installation of interior linings and coatings in tank cars
- C9 Qualification of interior linings and coatings in tank cars
- C10 Repair of interior linings and coatings in tank cars
- C11 Inspection of interior linings and coatings in tank cars
The Brantford based facility will undergo a major expansion in 2015 to meet the soaring demand for interior coating and lining of steel tank cars.
Blastech has always exceled with large volume projects, completing each project with tight lead times and NACE III quality assurance and documentation. Entering the rail market is a logical step forward as tank car owners are in desperate need of these skills to comply with new railway regulations.