New Advanced Asphalt Coating, Tietan™, Enhances Wood Railroad Tie Longevity
We are excited to share a recent innovation for the railway industry where the need for wood railroad tie replacements has become costly and unsustainable.
Heritage Research Group has developed Tietan, a polymer-modified asphalt coating that shields wood railroad ties from the destructive effects of UV rays and water, extending the life of crossties and bridge ties. This premier product is owned and distributed exclusively through Railway Innovative Solutions, LLC, a company of The Heritage Group.
Tietan is already in use on ties at several sites across the country. “Our customers in the rail industry have embraced Tietan, recognizing its potential to address tie failure issues. We are thrilled with the enthusiastic reception and expanding implementation”, shares Buddy Clark, VP of Railway Innovative Solutions, LLC.
Read the full Press Release here! https://www.tietan.com/2025/04/08/press-release/
With any questions, reach out to Olivia Kortepeter, okortepeter@tietan.com
About Heritage Construction + Materials
Heritage Construction + Materials (HC+M) is part of The Heritage Group, a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. HC+M has core capabilities in infrastructure building. Its collection of companies provides innovative road construction and materials services across the Midwest. HC+M companies, including Asphalt Materials, Inc., Evergreen Roadworks, Milestone Contractors and US Aggregates, proudly employ 3,000 people at 85 locations across seven states. Learn more at www.heritagebuilds.com.
About Heritage Research GroupHeritage Research Group (HRG) stands at the forefront of innovation. As the research and development laboratory of The Heritage Group portfolio of companies, HRG provides innovative products, processes and training that consistently meet the complex needs of customers by delivering sustainable solutions and addressing the challenges our industries face. Our good, smart, hardworking people make a real difference, turning big challenges into bigger opportunities to shape a brighter future for our customers, community and the world. Learn more at www.thgrp.com/heritage-research-group.
