Treated wood railway ties have played an essential role in North America's rail infrastructure since the dawn of the railroad industry. The dependability and long service life of treated wood have made it the material of choice for railway ties throughout the industry. In fact, of the more than 20 million railway ties sold each year in North America, approximately 90% are treated wood.

The North American railroad industry is carrying record levels of freight and passenger traffic. Railroads are therefore investing heavily to properly maintain their existing infrastructure and increase their capacity in congested areas. This is creating strong demand for railway ties.

Stella-Jones is one of the industry's leading producers of wood railway ties, with a reliable wood sourcing network developed over many years. With plants strategically located across Canada and one in the United States, the Company is well-positioned to respond to the growing demands in this market.

Wood species	Preservatives
Birch	Creosote
Hemlock	Borates
Jack Pine
Lodgepole Pine
Maple
Oak
Red Pine