FSTR vs TG Comparison

L.B. Foster Co is a U.S-based firm engaged in the manufacturing, fabrication, and distribution of products and services, especially for the rail, construction, energy, and utility industries. The company operates its business through two segments: Rail Technologies and Services and Infrastructure Solutions. Its principal business activity involves providing new and used rail, trackwork, and accessories, producing concrete railroad ties, insulated rail joints, power rail, track fasteners, cover boards, and sales of sells and rents steel sheet piling, H-bearing pile, and other piling products for foundation and earth retention requirements. It generates the majority of its revenues from the Rail Technologies and Services segment.

Tredegar Corp, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture of polyethylene plastic films, polyester films, and aluminum extrusions. Polyethylene plastic films produce plastic films, elastics, and laminate materials that are used in personal care products, surface protection films, and specialty and optical lighting applications. The company operates through segments including PE films, flexible packaging films, and aluminum extrusions. Aluminum extrusions generate the majority of revenue and provide high-quality, soft-alloy, medium-strength aluminum utilized in the building and construction, automotive, consumer durables, machinery and equipment, electrical, and distribution markets. Revenue is generated from the United States, Asia, and Brazil.