Innovative CXT Tie Design Meets Calgary LRT's High Durability Specifications

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CXT, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of L.B. Foster Company (Nasdaq: FSTR) of Pittsburgh, PA has been awarded a contract by City of Calgary Light Rail Transit (LRT) to supply 14,500 CXT Concrete Ties and fastening systems for use in the construction of line extensions to expand the system to the Northwest and Northeast of Calgary, Alberta. CXT Concrete Ties began shipping for this project in June from L.B. Foster's Spokane, WA facility and will complete delivery by November 2010.

CXT was also awarded a contract by general contractor SNC-Lavalin to supply 9,742 ties for use in the construction of Calgary's LRT extension in the western area of the city. This new five mile transit line will travel from 69th Street SW to downtown.

The City of Calgary has experienced a measurable life cycle cost advantage with CXT Concrete Ties and depends on the tie manufacturer for the engineering and customer service required to deliver this quality product. "CXT worked closely with the city and their consultants over the years to maintain a concrete tie design that meets their unique specification," said Mark Hammons, National Sales Manager, L.B. Foster. The innovative design of CXT ties assures low maintenance and high durability during an extended life cycle. "Our concrete ties are designed and manufactured to the rail industry's highest standards in ISO and PCI Certified facilities in Spokane, WA, Tucson, AZ and Grand Island, NE," noted Vince Petersen, Design Engineer, L.B. Foster.

CXT, Inc. has maintained a successful relationship with the City of Calgary since first becoming an approved product supplier to the city's light rail transit system in 1980. CXT Concrete Ties are installed throughout Calgary's light rail system.

About L.B. Foster Company

L.B. Foster Company is a leading manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of products and services for the rail, construction, energy and utility markets with 30 locations throughout the United States. CXT® Concrete Ties produces engineered, prestressed concrete railroad ties for heavy haul, transit and industrial rail markets. CXT's products are manufactured with innovative technology on high capacity lines in three strategic locations: Spokane, WA, Grand Island, NE, and Tucson, AZ.  The facilities are ISO 9001:2008 registered and PCI Plant certified. Visit our website for more information:  www.lbfoster.com

CXT® is a registered trademark of CXT, Inc.

SOURCE L.B. Foster Company

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