North America’s Infrastructure Relies on L.B. Foster Products.

Lee B. Foster was only 20 years old in 1902 when he began selling used track rail to mines, logging camps and quarries. Lee’s brothers soon joined him and L.B. Foster Company grew quickly to become a product leader in the transportation, construction, utility, agriculture and recreation markets. For more than a century, the company has provided the materials necessary to build and maintain North America’s infrastructure.

 

Today, L.B. Foster Company remains a leading manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of quality transportation and construction materials. The company is committed to meeting customer requirements and increasing buyer satisfaction through the continual improvement of its products and services. Toward this end, L.B. Foster maintains ongoing programs to enhance product quality, improve operational processes and assure employee safety.

 

L.B. Foster Company consists of three business groups that specialize in rail, construction and tubular products and services. These groups operate manufacturing, distribution and sales facilities nationwide. The company also functions as a distributor or service provider in strategic alliances with industry leading manufacturing and engineering firms.

 

L.B. Foster has been traded publicly since 1981 on the NASDAQ with the ticker symbol FSTR.

 

Great Customers. Quality Products. Dedicated Employees

Customer Service

Exceptional customer service is the foremost concern at L.B. Foster. The company works to continually Iimprove the processes and products required to create and maintain successful customer relationships. Customers rank overall satisfaction with L.B. Foster’s service and products as very high. The company is committed to maintaining this level of satisfaction and increasing the value provided to customers. L.B. Foster’s service will shine at the beginning, middle and end of every customer purchase.

Operational Excellence

Ten L.B. Foster facilities are certified and operating within ISO 9001:2000 standards. Each plant is also working to obtain the new ISO 9000:2008 certification. Company facilities incorporate Lean methods and Continuous Improvement tools in their processes to create increased efficiency, reduced variation and improved product quality. L.B. Foster’s commitment to quality management includes employee participation in Six Sigma strategies throughout the company.

Employee Safety

L.B. Foster employs a comprehensive safety and well-being program that has led to higher production capacity and increased employee satisfaction. These safety initiatives have produced a shared concern for the health of all team members and a dramatic reduction in workplace injuries.

The L..B. Foster Company Mission Statement

L.B. Foster Company is committed to provide superior products and services to our customers, an entrepreneurial climate to our employees, and exceptional value to our stakeholders through progressive
management and meaningful change.

 

Our Vision is to deliver to our customers quality, timely solutions and be responsive to our changing markets. We will accomplish this by Fostering Excellence in our employees - by providing tools, training, and innovation to ensure the L B Foster Company will prosper as an Industry Leader now and in the future.

INTEGRITY • CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT • ACCOUNTABILITY • SAFETY • TEAM WORK • COMMITMENT • CUSTOMER FOCUS OUR CUSTOMERS