Multiple factors, such as stray currents, salt, water, and moisture, cause the corrosion of rails. Corrosion creates a high risk of damage to the rail parts. Moreover, rail corrosion weakens the foot of the rails as well. Railway coatings protect the rails from corrosion. Coatings used in the railway industry are waterproof as well as insulated. The coatings can be applied to all types of rails including flat bottom rails.
Market Dynamics
The repair and refurbishment of existing railways coupled with the introduction of new railways is expected to provide potential market growth opportunities for railway coatings manufacturers. For instance, on May 8, 2023, Kansai Helios Member of a Global Coatings Group finalized its acquisition of Becker Industries SAS's global railway coatings business assetswill be able to enter new markets such as France and strengthen our competitiveness in the industrial field, including railway coatings, in Europe and globally by acquiring the business of Becker Industries SAS, which has a strong position and high technological capabilities in railway coatings in France and neighboring countries.
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