RSI. the voice of North America s Railway Supply Industry

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1 RSI the voice of North America s Railway Supply Industry

2 OUR MISSION RSI s mission is to support, connect and advocate for railway suppliers. RSI connects members to their customers and partners, supports the improvement of the industry, assists members in the global marketplace, and represents the industry during the regulatory and legislative process. RSI members represent a broad range of products and services that service: Freight Rail Passenger Rail Locomotives Maintenance of Way Communication and Signaling Equipment Leasing Allowing our members to easily connect with each other to improve their businesses and the rail industry.

3 WHY JOIN RSI? With over 280 members the Railway Supply Institute is the only all-inclusive trade association for the entire rail supply industry. Our broad range of members and networking opportunities provides our members the contacts, resources, and information they need to improve their businesses. Membership Benefits Include: TIMELY INFORMATION RSI s newsletters, s and alerts offer real-time access to industry news, events and information. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS RSI s 8 industry committees allow members to be involved in key industry segments. These committees act as industry ambassadors to help regulate and improve the rail industry while achieving RSI s goals for its membership. Our committee members include industry leaders and provide great opportunities for networking. Transportation Technology, Inc. sees a very distinct benefit in being a member of RSI. The ability to interface and form relationships with both customers and other organizations allows all of us in the industry to be better at what we do by having a better understanding of the entire industry. Warren J. Azzara Jr., Vice President, Transportation Technology, Inc. RSI s annual AMTRAK Roundtable Meeting during Passenger Day on the Hill was a valuable asset. I was able to meet key Amtrak Executives who directed me to the contacts I was looking for. Afterwards I was able to have my company put back on Amtrak s suppliers list and ensured that lines of communication would remain open. Richard Martin, Account Manager Locomotive Products Division Penn Machine Company ADVOCACY Headquartered three blocks from the U.S. Capitol building, RSI is the only independent trade association in Washington, DC representing the entire railway supply industry on Capitol Hill. RSI acts as a legislative watchdog for its members, meeting regularly with members of Congress and the Administration RSI also provides many opportunities for members to meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill through events like: Railroad Day on the Hill RSI Committee Fly-Ins Annual Amtrak Roundtable and Passenger Rail Day on the Hill TRADE SHOWS AND EVENTS RSI trade shows consistently sell out and are attended by industry executives and key decision makers. RSI members receive: Discounted event registration prices Significant discounts on exhibit booth space Priority on exhibit booth space Access to member restricted events RSI events are a great way to increase your business relationships and organization s growth. RSI has also teamed with Railway Engineering- Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) to offer its members the opportunity to exhibit internationally. RSI/REMSA s USA Pavilions allow our members the opportunity to introduce their products to the global economy. Upcoming international pavilions include: Business on Rails 2014 Sao Paulo, Brazil InnoTrans 2014 Berlin, Germany RSI gives my company name recognition through advertising and an opportunity to show my products at annual tradeshows; it also provides a forum for both industry leaders and railroad employees alike to meet and discuss issues surrounding their field of expertise. Jessica Kramer Havens President, Diesel Supply Company

4 DID YOU KNOW? RSI acts on behalf of the largest and smallest suppliers to North American freight and passenger railroads. We represent a diverse group of rail suppliers involved in the manufacture of products and services in the freight car, locomotive, maintenance-of-way, communications and signaling, and passenger rail industries. RSI members are able to take advantage of all that RSI has to offer, allowing them to further connect to the industry, grow their businesses, and help RSI strengthen and protect the interests of railway suppliers in Washington, DC. = 50 Members Industry segments of RSI members: Trade show Statistics from Railway Interchange/ % 30% 13% ATTENDEES 650 EXHIBITORS FREIGHT LOCOMOTIVE PASSENGER 7% 7% 20% 40% OF ATTENDEES WITH TITLES OF MANAGER OR HIGHER 40% ( 18% Executives, 22% Managers) COMMUNICATION & SIGNALING MAINTENANCE OF WAY OTHER 23% 7% 30% 13% 20% 7% North America s Rail Industry *Many members represent more than 1 industry segment TIGER V grants $28 BILLION 94,000 JOBS made available $474 MILLION to transportation projects. 21 rail-related projects were awarded $200 MILLION of this money. FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS AT GRADE CROSSINGS $28.2 BILLION in annual rail capital expenditures supports an estimated 94,000 rail supply industry employees working in all 50 states BECOME A MEMBER! The strength of RSI, and what distinguishes it from other railway industry groups, is its active role representing the rail supply industry in Washington on legislative issues. For example, Railroad Day on the Hill is an opportunity to play a role in keeping industry issues in front of the Congress. James Higgenbottom, The Okonite Company

5 For additional information regarding membership benefits and dues levels visit: or contact: Brian Kellman Coordinator, Membership and Grassroots Phone: (202)