Jan 20 2011
Axion International (OTCBB: AXIH), producer of the world’s strongest recycled composite plastic industrial building products and railroad ties, announced it has been awarded a $100,000 railroad tie sub-contract in support of 3D Global Solutions winning proposal with Beale Air Force Base in Northern California.
3D Global Solutions, Inc. assisted Axion in helping secure the sub-contract to provide its structural composite railroad ties, designed from 100% recycled plastic.
“This contract represents a milestone for Axion as we begin to sell our innovative recycled plastic railroad ties in larger bulk orders for US Military applications,” said Steve Silverman, Axion’s President and Chief Operating Officer. “We have sold material for highly engineered bridges involving extensive testing and lead-time from design to completion. Now that this recycled structural composite technology has been studied by various military organizations, including the Army Corp of Engineers, we have an opportunity to expand our reach more rapidly and begin selling our product in pre-set industry standards as we look to expand our ongoing growth initiatives.”
The contract calls for the ties to be delivered by March 1, 2011 to Beale Air Force Base in Marysville, CA. The ties are to be used as a replacement for existing lines on the base that have been in place for some time.
In winning this contract, 3D Global Solutions navigated the necessary government channels to get Axion’s products in front of the contracting officer for possible use, and eventually resulted in an award. In its partnership with Axion, 3D Global Solutions’ primary focus is on military sales and business development within the federal government. Axion strengthened its relationship with 3D Global Solutions in September 2010 with the appointment of 3D Global Solutions’ CEO, Michael Dodd, to Axion’s Board of Directors.
“Axion has achieved a remarkable level of success within the Military and DoD to date,” stated Michael Dodd, CEO of 3D Global Solutions. “Due to their unique blend of recycled polymers they have an advantage in providing the government and its various contractors with a material that is not only good for the environment, but more cost effective on a long-term basis.”
Developed in conjunction with Rutgers University’s Materials Sciences and Engineering Department, Axion’s proprietary Recycled Structural Composite (RSC) material is inert and contains no toxic materials. It is impervious to insect infestation, will never leach toxic chemicals nor warp. Because it is lighter than traditional materials, transporting RSC is less expensive and reduces energy costs. In addition, Axion’s products are completely recyclable at the end of their functional life.