4–6 Years
Bamboo reaches maturity in approximately four to six years, making it a rapidly renewable resource.
As the fastest-growing land plant on Earth, bamboo can be harvested within three to four years without damaging the plant or the surrounding ecosystem.
The green outer layer of the bamboo culm is removed, and the bamboo is naturally dried to reduce moisture content. A Borates preservative treatment is then applied to protect the material against insects and environmental elements.
Bamboo is transported by bulk freight from Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador to the manufacturing facility.
TieBam’s patented process is designed to achieve uniform resin distribution throughout the bamboo, ensuring consistent impregnation and performance.
Resin is impregnated into the bamboo fibers as the material is compressed and molded using a 6,500-ton hydraulic press.
The heat-treatment process is designed to be efficient and precise while enhancing the finished ties' internal and external hardness, strength, and durability.
Finished railroad ties are stacked at the manufacturing facility in preparation for transport to the shipping port.
The finished ties are loaded onto bulk carriers—merchant vessels specifically designed to transport non-containerized, unpackaged cargo.
The finished product is shipped FOB (Free on Board) from the designated shipping port.