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John Kasel

President & Chief Executive Officer, Lb Foster

Search every verified John Kasel interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. John Kasel, President and Chief Executive Officer of L.B. Foster, discussed the company’s activities and innovations at the InnoTrans trade show in Berlin on September 25, 2024, in an interview with Railway Gazette Group. He described L.B. Foster’s shift from a track component company toward a focus on managing the wheel-rail interface, stating that the company aims to provide solutions that add safety, reliability, and efficiency for clients. Kasel noted the company’s global presence, with supporting operations in Pittsburgh, Sheffield, and Vancouver, where its chemistry and engineering teams are based. During the interview, Kasel and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Bill Thalman highlighted the company’s Keltrack Onboard technology, developed over the past three years as part of a strategy to grow in the friction management space. Kasel said the technology applies friction management on board trains, incorporating feedback loops to identify deployment needs, and he emphasized that InnoTrans provided an opportunity to gain visibility, understand market needs, and advance the company’s capabilities in precision and digital rail applications.

Recent appearances

  • L B Foster Company FSTR Q3 2025 Earnings Call

    L B Foster Company FSTR Q3 2025 Earnings Call --------- In this video, we'll cover the latest quarterly earnings results, key ...

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  • L.B. Foster Highlights at InnoTrans

    At this year’s InnoTrans, Railway Gazette Group had the opportunity to sit down with John Kasel, President & Chief Executive Officer, and Bill Thalman, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, at L.B. Foster. In an on-site interview, Nick Kingsley, Executive Editor, delved into their latest innovations, future plans, and the trends shaping the future of rail. Whether you're curious about the latest advancements or looking to stay ahead of industry trends, this interview offers valuable perspectives from one of the leading names in transport technology. Make sure you take the time…

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  • L.B. Foster Company Presentation @ Lytham Partners Spring 2023 Investor Conference

    As part of the Lytham Partners Spring 2023 Investor Conference, Adam Lowensteiner, Vice President, Lytham Partners, hosted a Virtual Webcast Presentation with L.B. Foster Company. Founded in 1902, L.B. Foster is a global solutions provider of engineered, manufactured products and services that builds and supports infrastructure. For more information on our Virtual Investor Conferences, visit https://lythampartners.com/virtual/ Please read our disclaimer/disclosure statement at https://lythampartners.com/disclosures/.

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