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The HIRD Group Companies

The HIRD Group is a family of brands that supply all the various parts required to build rail infrastructure. Our sustainable solutions are designed to increase reliability, reduce risk, and facilitate easy installation across the network.

HIRD Rail Development (HRD) is a market leader in supplying the global rail market with a wealth of unrivalled track products that either extend or safeguard the lifespan of rail infrastructure.

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HIRD Rail Development (HRD) is a market leader in supplying the global rail market with a wealth of unrivalled track products that either extend or safeguard the lifespan of rail infrastructure.

They distribute goods such as Hybrid Polymer Sleepers and Bearers, and rail Ballast Dust Suppression systems on behalf of a select group of European companies, as well as working closely with several reputable UK-based organisations, such as Network Rail, Transport for London, among others.

HRD were also appointed as the Global Distributor for USA-based company, Fatigue Technology’s (FTI) Cold Bolt Expansion system – a proven rail life enhancement process utilised by agencies from all over the world to enhance infrastructure safety and reduce maintenance costs.

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Trough-Tec systems provides sustainable cable management products including Green Trough, the world’s most innovative and adaptable cable ducting system, as well as anti-slip walkways and PRISMA, an anti-trespass and suicide prevention solution.

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Trough-Tec systems provides sustainable cable management products including Green Trough, the world’s most innovative and adaptable cable ducting system, as well as anti-slip walkways and PRISMA, an anti-trespass and suicide prevention solution.

Trough-Tec is increasingly being called upon by businesses in the rail, road, utilities, and power generation industries.

Every single item is manufactured from 100% recycled household waste, is halogen free, UV resistant and designed to be safe for a single-person lift, reducing the risk of injury to on-site staff and eliminating the need for expensive, fuel-consuming handling equipment.

Each Trough-Tec Systems product enables clients to deliver safer and more efficient installation of cables, wiring and pipes, while providing countless environmental benefits.

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HRD BV is a sub-brand of the HIRD Rail Group, set up to effectively roll out the Trough-Tec service into Holland and Belgium.

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HRD BV is a sub-brand of the HIRD Rail Group, set up to effectively roll out the Trough-Tec service into Holland and Belgium.

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HRS supply glued Insulated Block Joints (IBJs or IRJs) to the rail industry and manufacture these at their purpose-built factory in Doncaster, currently the only facility of its kind in the UK.

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HRS supply glued Insulated Block Joints (IBJs or IRJs) to the rail industry and manufacture these at their purpose-built factory in Doncaster, currently the only facility of its kind in the UK.

They provide highly specialised rail processing services, including rail bending and twisting, specifically for the S&C market. Their comprehensive range of tooling coupled with their technical know-how ensure you have a “one-stop” supplier to handle all your rail processing needs.

HRS is a chief supplier of Network Rail-approved new rails to contractors and Heritage railways up and down the UK. Other clients include LUL, as well as Pro-Rail and Infrabel on export.

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