Railhead Corporation

Railhead Corp. was founded in 1964 out of Chicago, IL and today is the parent company of four subsidiaries which serve the industrial marketplace.

Our differentiating factor is that we provide product development and equipment design; specializing in customized solutions. From concept to product… we deliver.

Railhead offers a unique combination of expertise including unmatched global supplier knowledge, product sourcing, engineering, comprehensive design, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Is there a product you can’t find? Do you have an idea that could make your company safer or more efficient? Maybe you just have some product development ideas on a product you currently use… then call Railhead. We will work with you to deliver innovation.

We funnel the products we develop through our following subsidiaries:

K&E Railhead (Lighting and Safety Equipment) www.kerailhead.com

K&E Railhead is the most recognized and trusted name for safety lighting in the rail industry. We specialize in the highest quality and most energy efficient safety lights, patented locomotive LED’s, and track signs. All of our products have been developed by railroaders for railroaders, and are built in compliance with the proper FRA and AAR regulations.

K&E Tools (Industrial/Professional Grade Air Tools and Accessories) www.ketools.com

K&E Tools has specialized in the sale and service of superior-quality air tools for over 30 years. We offer our customers and distribution partners one of the best values in the air tool business, as well as guaranteed parts availability.

Railhead Vision Systems (Mobile and Stationary Video Surveillance) www.railheadvisionsystems.com

Railhead Vision Systems offers digital video solutions for the transportation industry, with customized mobile and stationary video surveillance for freight railroads, commuter rail, and fleet vehicles. Products include DVRs, cameras, video management, GPS, wireless, event recorder integration and accessories.

Wing Walker Safety (Airline Ground Support Safety Equipment) www.wingwalkersafety.com

By request of a major airline we have designed a product that reduces accidents during push-back operations. Our patented collision avoidance system is officially released in February 2012. Patented and trademarked as Wing Walker Safety this product is the first of many innovations that Railhead Corp. will deliver to the airline industry.

Our mission is simple. Help our customer’s improve their competitive advantage by saving them money. In many cases we can cut out several layers in the distribution channel so we are able to deliver higher quality products at a lower cost and offer direct access to design and manufacturing capabilities.

As you explore our company and its subsidiaries don’t hesitate to call one of our experienced customer service representatives for more information. When you dial Railhead, you get a real live knowledgeable representative stationed right here in our corporate office… not abroad. Thank you for visiting our site. We look forward to hearing from you.