The HIRD Group Companies

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 the PRISMA modular deterrent system on behalf of a select group of European companies, as well as major clients such as Network Rail and Transport for London, among others.

HRD are also 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.

Trough-Tec systems provides sustainable cable management products including Green Trough, the world’s most innovative and adaptable cable protection system, as well as anti-slip walkways.

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-burning 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.

HRD BV is a sub-brand of the HIRD Rail Group, set up to effectively roll out the Hird Rail Development (HRD) product offerings into the European continent.

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

They provide highly specialised rail processing services, including rail bending and twisting, specifically for the switches and crossings. 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. They also supply to Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), as well as well-known light rail clients Sheffield Supertram, Nottingham Express Transit (NET), Croydon Tramlink and Midland Metro Alliance. Other clients include LUL, as well as Pro-Rail and Infrabel on export.