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Automation & Materials Handling

With extensive experience in application engineering, L.B. Foster delivers market leading Automation and Materials Handling solutions for Food & Beverage, E-commerce, Distribution and Manufacturing customers.

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Rail Products

Rockfall Monitoring

Flood Monitoring

Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD IV)

Introduction to Friction Management

L.B. Foster & FUCHS

Trackside Gauge Face Lubrication

Wheel Flange Lubrication

Trackside Top of Rail Friction Management

KELTRACK® On-Board

Wheel Tread Friction Management

Traction Enhancement - TGA and Alleviate

Environmental Products

Remote Performance Monitoring

Total Friction Management

Performance Validation

Service and Maintenance

Training

Heavy Haul Freight

Industrial Rail

Regionals and Short Line Freight

Mixed Traffic & Mainline Passenger Trains

Urban Rail Transit

High-Speed Rail

Transforming Rail Noise Reduction with Advanced Friction Management

Accessories

Bonded Insulated Joint Assemblies

Bonded Insulated Joint Kits

Insulated Joint Field Repair Kit

Toughcoat Insulated Joints

Transition Bonded Insulated Joints

New Rail and Accessories

Crane Rail

Trackwork

Introduction to Transit Products

Anti-Trespass Panels

Ballast Mat

Crossing Panels

Standard Direct Fixation Fasteners

Special Trackwork Direct Fixation Fasteners

Heavy Haul Direct Fixation Fasteners

High Resilient Fastener

Restraining Rail Fixation

Two Block Ties

Low Vibration Tie

Engineering and Testing Services

Third Rail

Contact Rails and Insulators

Coverboards and Brackets

Embedded Track Systems

Control Panels

Control Rooms

Subklew Mosaic Mimic System

Wiring and Cabling

Inform - Customer Information Display Solutions

Inform - Customer Information Software

Inform BSL Messaging

Retail and Commercial

Automation and Robotics

Heavy and Awkward

Pallet Infeed Ecosystem

After Sales and Service

Active Monitoring

Passive Monitoring

Engineering Design

Radio and Transmission Systems

CCTV and Security Systems

Customer and Passenger Information Systems

Fixed and Operational Telecoms Systems

Fire

BMS and SCADA

HVAC and PHE

Electrical Services

Decarbonisation

L.B. Foster specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of automation and materials handling solutions for a diverse range of industries.

We specialise in heavy and awkward handling, pallet infeed ecosystems, conveyors, automated machines and ATEX environments.

All solutions are designed to optimise productivity and future-proof your operations. 

Our automation and materials handling solutions are supported by after sales and service support which is focused on minimising disruption and maximising uptime.

Visit our dedicated Automation & Materials Handling website to see more examples of the solutions and bespoke innovative installations we provide www.conveyors.co.uk

Automation & Materials Handling

Automation and Robotics

L.B. Foster's automation and robotics systems ingeniously maximise space utilisation, augment speed, and bolster efficiency, establishing themselves as an essential...

Heavy and Awkward

L.B. Foster's Heavy and Awkward Handling solutions are designed to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and optimise operations in challenging and rugged environments.

Pallet Infeed Ecosystem

A comprehensive set of solutions that revolutionise pallet handling and are designed to help businesses improve productivity, reduce errors, and optimise their operations.

After Sales and Service

Your needs are looked after long after initial installation by tailored after sales and service solutions designed to minimise disruption and maximise uptime.

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Aftersales and Service Solutions

L.B. Foster are your partner in maximising uptime and extending the lifespan of your machines. We can provide strategies and insights to keep your operations competitive digitally.

Aftersales Solutions

We are L.B. Foster

We enjoy a market-leading reputation for high quality, high performance solutions in rail and infrastructure.

Harness the strength of our global network
L.B. Foster spans North America, South America, Europe, and Asia
Seamless global operations and efficient delivery of our products and services

When you choose to partner with L.B. Foster, you're not just selecting a vendor; you're aligning with a trusted global leader renowned for its commitment to excellence and superior performance.

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